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Get to know Denver Human Services (DHS) by participating in our Navigator Training for Community Partners. DHS welcomes community partners and providers that help people apply for assistance services to attend these training sessions.
Our trainings are fully booked through the end of 2024. We'll add 2025 dates closer to the end of the year.
Trainings are 2.5 hours long, and are presented in two sets of modules - covering different topics. Modules 1 & 2 are presented separately from Modules 3 & 4. Each set of modules is offered once a month.
Using the buttons below, learn what's covered in each set of modules:
Modules 1 and 2 will be covered during every other DHS Navigator Training. They will cover the following information:
Please review the schedule on this event page to make sure you are signing up for the correct training session covering these two modules.
Modules 3 and 4 will be covered during every other DHS Navigator Training. They will cover the following information:
Prevention
Outreach
Special Projects
Protection
Take a look at what's covered in our trainings:
Download the Agenda and Links for Modules 1 and 2(PDF, 154KB)
Download the Agenda and Links for Modules 3 and 4(PDF, 169KB)
Are you a group or organization needing a more customized DHS training? We're here to support you with specialized trainings! Learn more about this opportunity by clicking on the button below.
Denver Human Services (DHS) offers specialized trainings for groups and organizations in the Denver Metro area, if:
A minimum of five (5) individuals are required for these specialized trainings. We can train up to 30 people at in person trainings, and up to 40 people during virtual trainings.
Learn more by filling out our online request form below. If the form is not visible after a few moments, try refreshing the page. You can also fill out our request form by visiting our OpenForms page.
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If you have specific questions about Navigator Training for Community Partners, please email dhsnavigatortraining@denvergov.org.
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