Our mission is to advance and support the sustainability of behavioral health by promoting community-driven, culturally grounded, and person-centered prevention, treatment, multiple pathways of recovery, and recovery support for Hispanic and Latino communities.

Focus Areas

Maternal and Child Health

Training and technical assistance for behavioral health providers focusing on the health and well-being of mothers and children from birth until adolescent years. Training includes topics such as perinatal mood […]

Mental Health

A continuum of offerings from brief educational products to in-depth products, and trainings on a variety of mental health-related topics including adjustment disorders, culturally responsive approaches to therapy and social […]

Workforce Development

Programs and initiatives to increase the capacity of the workforce addressing prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use challenges. The center’s initiatives attend to three areas: strengthening the […]

HIV/AIDS

HIV is a significant public health issue in the United States, and a part of a syndemic of viral hepatitis, STIs, mental health and substance use issues, and other health […]

Primary Care

Primary or integrative care is a healthcare model that combines physical and behavioral health services into a coordinated patient-centered approach. This model aspires to meet both physical and mental health […]

Environmental Health

Our Center is dedicated to addressing the environmental health needs of Hispanic/Latino (H/L) communities by disseminating information about the health effects of exposure to hazardous substances and working to reduce […]

Recent News

Special Highlight Public Policy Academy

The Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Center of Excellence is committed to advancing culturally focused behavioral health policies that address the needs of Hispanic and Latino communities. As part of our mission, […]

Published: Apr 30, 2025

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Events

Jun
26
2025

The Role of Spirituality in Alcohol Use Among Latino Communities: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support

This one-hour dialogue will explore the complex role of spirituality as both a protective and risk factor for alcohol use within Latino communities. This discussion will highlight how spirituality can […]

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