Events

Understanding the Diverse Identities of Hispanic and Latino Populations

The H/LBHCoE has teamed up with the Pew Hispanic Research Center to conduct a virtual training on the diversity and behavioral health needs of Latinos in the US. Presenters will discuss how different groups within Hispanic and Latine communities may self-identify, pertinent socio-demographic factors to their mental health, and associated processes such as acculturation and assimilation. Recommended person-centered assessment questions and approaches when working Hispanic and Latine individuals will also be discussed.

Introduction to the National Enhanced CLAS Standards: Understanding Disparities and Building Health Equity (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) Part 4

This event is the last session of a series of CLAS webinars hosted by the the Central East ATTC in collaboration with the Hispanic Latino Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. It will explore the development of disparities in the US and their impacts on marginalized and racialized communities. Utilizing a social justice framework the participants […]

The Role of Peer Support in Hispanic and Latine Recovery Communities

          Peer recovery communities combine their personal experiences with substance use and recovery to support individuals undergoing treatment for addiction. Working from lived experiences and relational supports is an equity-focused practice that addresses implicit and structural biases in clinical and social systems, while leveraging opportunities for sustainable recovery among historically marginalized […]

Entre colegas... Dialogues between Behavioral Health Providers of Latines

Do you provide behavioral health services to Latine populations as part of a community-based organization? Participating in these dialogues gives you the opportunity to listen, converse, and learn more about effective and culturally informed practices with Latine populations. Along with colleagues and a guest specialist, you will discuss aspects that influence the behavioral health of […]

El Futuro's 2024 Virtual Conference

When: September 26th & 27th from 9:00am – 5:30pm ET Where: Zoom (instructions to access the meeting link will be available on September 12th) Mental health professionals working with the Latine community may find themselves engaging with more than just the individual in the room, often including a clients’ social systems into treatment. However, providers typically operate within a […]

Recovery-Oriented Approaches and Mental Health in Latine Communities Virtual Panel

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s working definition of recovery is “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential” (SAMHSA, 2024). Recovery applies to mental health and substance use disorders and is guided by the principle of hope. Recovery […]

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