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The Ohio Community Health Worker Association was established in an effort to eliminate health disparities for Ohioans through the CHW model of care. Its mission is to establish and support CHWs as a profession that is an integral part in the healthcare and human services system.

The New Mexico Community Health Worker Association was founded as a means to bridge the gap in healthcare access through CHWs. Its mission is to nurture CHWs and their care model in an effort to improve access and quality of healthcare for New Mexicans. It serves as an advocacy platform, empowering CHWs and offering a network of support.

The Community Health Workers of Nevada is a statewide association founded in 2015 to link CHWs. The mission of this group is to increase access to healthcare for all persons, increase acceptance into the healthcare system, and increase patient advocacy and education through CHWs.

The Nebraska Community Health Worker Association was founded in January of 2014 in an effort to provide CHWs with recognition for their work throughout Nebraska. The mission of this association is to use CHWs to increase patient access to appropriate medical care and lower overall medical costs. CHWs are outlined as liaisons that bridge the gap between the underserved population and clinicians and ultimately improving health outcomes.

The Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance is a statewide organization promoting equitable health outcomes for all communities in Minnesota through the use of CHWs. Its mission is to build community and systems capacity for better health through the integration of CHWs into the greater healthcare system. The MCHWA hopes to achieve better healthcare services at lower costs through the use of CHWs.

The Community Health Worker Initiative of Maine was founded in 2013 in response to the emerging field of CHW. It focuses on building community knowledge of CHWs and their role in the healthcare system.

The Louisiana Community Health Outreach Network was founded in 2010 by a group of CHWs. It was developed as a space to connect CHWs and allow them to share information and support one another in their profession. The LACHON’s mission is to provide a community of support for CHWs within Louisiana through developmental learning programs for current and future CHWs. 

The Indiana Community Health Workers Association aims to promote the CHWs and their role as members of the greater healthcare team. Its mission is to educate and connect CHWs within Indiana, and to serve as an advocate with statewide policy makers for the value of CHWs as healthcare professionals.

The Idaho Community Health Worker Advisory Group is a statewide organization that engages stakeholders in developing a CHW teaching program in Idaho. Its mission is to promote CHWs as a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of a given population. It supports CHWs connection and access to the greater healthcare system in Idaho.

The Florida Community Health Worker Coalition was founded in 2011 via a grant to increase research into CHW models of care awarded to the Florida Department of Health. Its mission is to promote the advancement of the CHW career and its specific model of care. The FCHWC links 305 CHWs in the state of Florida to address common problems and concerns and offer a network of support within the scope of their work.