Community Well-being Ambassadors
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING AMBASSADORS (CWA)
What is CWA?
The Community Well-Being Ambassadors Initiative (CWA) is a community-driven, place-based prevention strategy to increase the capacity of individual neighborhoods and communities in Delaware. CWAs promote community well-being and resilience amongst all residents regardless of age. This initiative represents a collective impact approach, utilizing collaboration and resources among various community-based and public organizations in Delaware. CWAs support community members as they combat the daily stress and trauma existing within our communities, with a special emphasis on individuals impacted by the effects of opioids and other stimulant abuse.
When experiencing a challenge, a helping hand and an outside perspective can help someone find the starting point or solution to address specific needs. CWAs are members of local Delaware communities (a CWA could be your neighbor or a friend of a friend) and are trained to provide tailored support to individuals, families, and communities in need. Here’s how it works:
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Individuals, families, groups, or communities are referred or self-identify to CWAs
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The CWA meets with the individual, family, group, or community and helps identify needs
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The CWA will provide the information and help develop a plan to address the needs
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The CWA will connect that individual with a service or resource
CWA Services Provided
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Mental Health Services
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Substance Abuse Support
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Positive Activities
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Youth Supports
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Essential Need Solutions
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And much more!
CWA Are Professionally Trained for:
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CPR
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NARCAN
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Trauma Informed Care
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Neuro Logic Classroom
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Recognizing and recovering from normalized trauma (Skills for Physiological Recovery)
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And more...
New Castle County CWAs
In 2021 we launched our first CWA cohort, serving the City of Wilmington. Our New Castle County partners and host sites include Mother Africa Church, T.E.A.M., PAL, Wilmington Street Team, Wilmington Senior Center, and Smiles for Life.
Do you know someone who could benefit from a CWA in New Castle County? Send a referral!
Kent County CWAs ​
In 2022 we launched our first CWA cohort in Dover. Our Kent County partners and hosts sites include the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Delaware State University, Minds in Motion Integrated Behavioral Health, and Peoples Community Center.​
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Do you know someone who could benefit from a CWA in Kent County? Send a referral!​
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