December 2024 Newsletter

A Message From the

MECHWI Advisory Board

Dear Maine CHWs and Allies,

As the end of the year is quickly approaching, so is our term as Advisors. There may be a few of us possibly returning in 2025 for another year's term but for some of us we say thank you for letting us represent all of you in the Initiative. It has been an honor to be a part of this great work and rest assured that we will continue to do so as part of the Initiative.

To take part in the voting process for new advisors, please join the meeting on Dec. 10th.

Please continue to read about the highlights and exciting events happening with the MECHWI.

-MECHW Initiative Advisory Committee

Strategic Plan Updates

Staff and Advisors are working very closely with our consultant to develop our next 3-year plan. We plan to share details with you soon. In the meantime, please know that we are working on some short-term goals to get us ready for 2025!

Stay Connected/Announcements

Meetings

MECHWI Monthly Meeting

MECHWI meets monthly. We share strategic updates; participants can network with other CHWs and learn from community programs and resources. All are welcome!

Next Monthly Meeting: Dec. 10th 1:30 to 3pm

The voting of new Advisors will take place!

You must register for this meeting monthly at info@mechw.org

CHW Peer Support Group

The CHW Peer Support Group Meets Monthly!

Virtual meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:00pm.

The next group meeting is Dec. 19th from 12:00- 1:30

Topic: Cultivating Mindfulness w/ Heather Washburn

This is a peer group for CHWs ONLY, to:

Provide Support to each other.
Address Barriers
Share Resources
Discuss Concerns

Monthly Lunch

& Learn

Stress Management

Friday Dec 20th

12-1pm

zoom meeting: https://emhs.zoom.us/j/93027302962

Self-Care Tip

Practicing Self Love

Tues 12/17/24 1:00 – 1:30p Zoom- https://emhs.zoom.us/j/94567421662

Compassion Fatigue

Fri 12/20/24 9:30 – 10:00a Zoom- https://emhs.zoom.us/j/94567421662

Free Trainings from Strengthen ME.

No need to register, just join the link below

What is self-care? Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical, health, and mental health. When it comes to your mental health, self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact.

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