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

Focus Areas

Culturally Informed Evidence-Based Information

Information and products on culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral health approaches and strategies for Hispanic and Latine populations

Training offerings and consultation (virtual and in-person) for implementing evidence-based and culturally responsive best practices with Hispanic and Latine populations

Language Access

Assistance with developing, delivering and accessing linguistically appropriate behavioral health services and products

Workforce Expansion

Initiatives and strategies aimed at enhancing and developing the recruitment, retention, careers pathways and leadership roles of the Hispanic/ Latine behavioral health workforce.

Public Policy Advocacy

The Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Center of Excellence is dedicated to shaping and implementing innovative behavioral health public policies that specifically cater to the needs of Hispanic/Latine communities. As part of […]

Latest Products

Multimedia

Understanding and Addressing Substance Use Disorders among Hispanic and Latine Adolescents and Young Adults

Published: 04/05/2024

Multimedia

Comprendiendo y abordando los trastornos por uso de sustancias entre adolescentesy jóvenes adultos hispanos y latines

Published: 04/05/2024

Other

Menu of Services

Published: 01/11/2024

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Upcoming Events

May
01
2024

Participation in the 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis System Transformation Grantee National Conference

Key components of the Grantee Meeting include sharing goals, challenges, and successes so far in 988 implementation, as well as the opportunity to evaluate and identify strategies to continue to […]

May
22
2024

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders: Supporting Latine Communities

While motherhood is culturally perceived as a ‘happy’ period in life, there are several mental health conditions that may present during pregnancy and postpartum. These are identified under the term […]

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Recent News

Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health COE Steering Committee Meeting Day 2

Day 2 of our first Steering Committee Meeting

Published: Jan 12, 2024

Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health COE Steering Committee Meeting Day 1

Day 1 of our first Steering Committee Meeting.

Published: Jan 11, 2024

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