Embracing a fresh era of progress and expansion, we are delighted to announce our transformation into the "Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Center of Excellence", effective October 1, 2023.
Stay tuned to our social media platforms for our logo revelation #NHLMHTTC #NewCenter
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We are excited to confirm @SAMHSA_Leader will provide opening remarks for our conversation with up to 5 winners of @SAMHSAgov’s 2022 Recovery Innovation Challenge!
#CelebratingRecovery #RecoveryInnovationChallenge #BehavioralHealthRecovery #SystemsChange
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Gracias por conectarse con nosotros y unirse a nuestros esfuerzos hacia la equidad en servicios de salud y un cuidado culturalmente receptivo para las comunidades hispanas y latinas. #HealthyLatinos
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Thank you for connecting with us and joining efforts towards health equity and culturally responsive care for Hispanic and Latino communities. #HealthyLatinos
We’re getting ready to wrap up today’s chat. Thank you to all who participated! #HealthyLatinos
By addressing societal and community level barriers to care including supporting training of bilingual and bicultural mental health workers and helping reduce negative perceptions about mental health services (e.g. stigma). #HealthyLatinos
Q10: How is your organization working to address health disparities experienced by Hispanics/Latinos? #HealthyLatinos
Atendiendo las barreras sociales y comunitarias que pueden estar impidiendo el acceso a los servicios. Proveyendo apoyo y entrenamientos bilingües a los trabajadores de salud mental y mitigando el estigma sobre la búsqueda de servicios de salud mental. #HealthyLatinos
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We develop materials in English and Spanish for multilingual/bilingual providers with easy access on our webpage. We promote Spanish speaking resources in our events and are responsive to our Spanish Speak audience via social media platforms and virtual offerings #HealthyLatinos
Q9: How is your organization working to increase access to health information and resources for Hispanic/Latino communities with limited English proficiency? #HealthyLatinos
Desarrollando materiales en Español/Inglés y promoviendo panelistas en Español para las comunidades que asisten a nuestros eventos y siendo responsivos con nuestra audiencia hispanohablante en nuestras redes sociales y ofrecimientos virtuales. #HealthyLatinos
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Recursos: Integración del modelo de Promotoras para fortalecer alianzas con las comunidades; Implementación del Manual del Programa de Promotoras; MHP Salud; Caja de herramientas de Evaluación del programa de Promotoras de Salud. #HealthyLatinos
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Integrating the Promotoras Model to Strengthen Community Partnerships; Promotor(a) Program Implementation Guide: MHP Salud; Evaluation Toolkit for Promotor(a) de Salud Programs: MHP Salud #HealthyLatinos
Q8: What resources are there to empower community members to become community health workers and/or patient navigators? #HealthyLatinos
Los trabajadores de salud comunitarios o "Promotoras" asumen el papel de intermediarios culturales y defensores de la salud, que, a través de la educación en salud y prevención, ayudan a miembros vulnerables y de escasos recursos de la población hispana y latina. #HealthyLatinos
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Community health workers or Promotoras, function as cultural brokers, health advocates & trusted allies of their communities, who through health education and prevention help reach vulnerable, low-income, and underserved members of Latino/Hispanic populations. #HealthyLatinos
Q7: What role do community health workers and patient navigators play in advancing health equity for Hispanics/Latinos? #HealthyLatinos
Soluciones de base comunitaria dirigidas por sus propios miembros, promoviendo la igualdad a través de buena política pública, leyes y programas basados en los derechos de los pacientes con centros comunitarios que brinden cuidados culturalmente competentes. #HealthyLatinos
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Community-based solutions driven by community members to advance progress toward health equity through policies, patient advocacy programs and community health centers that strive for access to culturally competent care and help navigating the healthcare system #HealthyLatinos
Q6: What resources are there to help Hispanics/Latinos advocate for their health when accessing health care services? #HealthyLatinos
Resources to Provide CLAS for H/L: Certified Interpreters; Establish collaborations with communities and community health workers; Bilingual and Bicultural Staff; Multicultural Boards; Educational materials in English and Spanish #HealthyLatino
Q5: Culturally and linguistically appropriate health care services (CLAS) respect the whole individual and respond to their individual health needs and preferences. What resources can health care providers access to provide CLAS for Hispanic/Latino communities? #HealthyLatinos
Recursos para que la atención médica sea CLAS: Intérpretes certificados; establecer colaboraciones con comunidades y trabajadores de salud comunitarios; personal bilingüe y bicultural; juntas y/o consejos multiculturales; materiales educativos en inglés y español. #HealthyLatino
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Participar en actividades comunitarias, desarrollar confianza, establecer relaciones y conocer mejor las necesidades de la comunidad. Implementar estrategias entre pares, como mentoría sobre prácticas culturalmente sensibles para la población Hispana/Latina. #HealthyLatinos
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Participate in community events to raise mental health awareness, develop trust, build relationships, and gain further knowledge of the needs in their community. Implement peer-to-peer strategies and mentoring programs on culturally responsive practices. #HealthyLatinos
Q4: How can health care providers address social determinants of health in their work? #HealthyLatinos
Los determinantes sociales de la salud son condiciones del entorno social y físico de las personas, que influyen sobre su salud y bienestar. Hispanos/Latinos con un dominio limitado del inglés, tienen dificultad para encontrar proveedores que hablen en su idioma. #HealthyLatinos
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