Community Wellness Academy
Training People. Strengthening Communities. Improving Health.
The RTIP Foundation Community Wellness Academy prepares individuals to become trusted community leaders who connect people with healthcare, resources, education, and opportunities to live healthier lives.
Community Health Worker
Program at a Glance
· 100 hours of instructor-led training
· 40-hour supervised practicum
· Instruction aligned with all nine Maryland CHW core competencies
· Applied case studies, role plays, simulations, and skills demonstrations
· Health coaching and behavior-change training
· Chronic disease prevention and self-management support
· Telehealth and digital health navigation
· Career and workforce-readiness preparation
· Capstone project and professional portfolio development
Start Your Journey as a Community Health Worker
Prepare for a meaningful career helping individuals, families, and communities achieve better health and wellbeing.
Digital Navigator
What Is a Digital Navigator?
A Digital Navigator is a trusted community resource who helps individuals build the skills and confidence needed to use technology and access digital services.
What Do Digital Navigators Do?
Digital Navigators may help individuals:
· Develop basic computer, smartphone, and internet skills
· Set up and use email and online accounts
· Access telehealth and digital health resources
· Search and apply for jobs online
· Complete online applications and forms
· Navigate government and community resources
· Identify affordable internet and technology options
· Use virtual learning and workforce development platforms
· Understand basic online privacy, security, and digital safety
· Build confidence using new technologies
Start Your Journey as a Digital Navigator
Peer Recovery Specialist
What Is a Peer Recovery Specialist?
A Peer Recovery Specialist is a trained professional who uses lived experience of recovery—combined with specialized knowledge and skills—to provide non-clinical, person-centered support to individuals working toward their own recovery and wellness goals.
What Do Peer Recovery Specialists Do?
Depending on their role and work setting, Peer Recovery Specialists may:
· Provide individual and group peer support
· Help individuals identify personal recovery and wellness goals
· Support development of recovery plans
· Connect individuals with treatment, healthcare, housing, employment, transportation, and community resources
· Promote self-advocacy and self-determination
· Help reduce isolation and stigma
· Encourage healthy coping strategies and wellness practices
Start Your Journey as a Peer Recovery Specialist