Requirements to Become a THW (New Applicants Only)

Requirements for certifications (for all THW worker-types):

• Birth Doula
• Community Health Worker (CHW)
• Peer Support Specialist (PSS) - (Includes Adult Addictions, Adult Mental Health, Youth Support, Family Support)
• Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) - (Includes Adult Addictions, Adult Mental Health, Youth Support, Family Support)
• Personal Health Navigator (PHN) 

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply
  

Application Tips

Instructions on how to complete an application in the Health Workforce Registry Applicant Portal using a Training Program Certificate: 

Steps for Becoming a Certified THW

For further assistance:
You can stop by our office at 800 NE Oregon St. Room 1-C, Portland, OR 97232 on Tuesdays from 2-3pm, or you can email us at THW.Program@odhsoha.oregon.gov and request a virtual or telephone appointment.