
Mission Statement
The mission of the National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center is to provide high-quality training and technical assistance to improve the capacity of the workforce serving the Hispanic and Latino communities in prevention, treatment, and recovery for behavioral health. We disseminate and support the implementation of evidence-based and promising practices to enhance service delivery, promote the growth of a diverse, culturally competent workforce, and bridge access to quality behavioral health services. We are committed to increase health equity and access to effective culturally and linguistically grounded approaches.
Our Goals:
- Heighten the awareness, knowledge, and skills of the workforce to address the needs of Latinos living with mental illness.
- Accelerate the adoption and implementation of mental health-related evidence-based and promising practices.
- Foster regional and national alliances among culturally diverse practitioners, researchers, policymakers, family members, and consumers of mental health services.
- Ensure the availability and delivery of publicly available, free-of-charge training and technical assistance to the mental health field providing services for Hispanics and Latinos.
Services we Offer
Needs Assessment
Product Development
Training
Technical Assistance
Symposium
Conferences
Products
Latino Youth Gangs Prevention in the School System
Young gang membership is prevalent in the US. Youth gang membership is associated with serious violent offending and victimization. Youth gang
Parental Involvement Model: How to engage Latino parents in school settings
Parental involvement in schools is associated with students’ academic success and positive socioemotional and mental health outcomes. This
School as Client: Mental Health Services for Diverse Population in the School Culture
This document informs about the importance of students' mental health in school, the provision of school mental health services, and the role of
The Impact of Social Contexts on Latinx Students' Health and Education Outcomes: Immigrant-Specific Threats
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
The Impact of Social Contexts on Latinx Students' Health and Education Outcomes: Family and Cultural Factors
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
The Impact of Social Contexts on Latinx Students' Health and Education Outcomes: Perceived Ethnic Discrimination
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Latinx Family and Youth Well-Being
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
Taking Action: What School Leaders, Educators, and Mental Health Providers Can Do to Support Latinx Youth and Families
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
Disparities faced by Latino students with autism spectrum disorder and their families
Objectives: Participants will learn about the Autism Spectrum Disorder characteristics and learning styles of students. Participants will
Latino Youth Gangs Prevention in the School System
Young gang membership is prevalent in the US. Youth gang membership is associated with serious violent offending and victimization. Youth gang
Group Therapy for Latinx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) Latinx Youth
The Latinx LGBTQ+ youth group represents a range of sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. Their diversity also includes the
Desk Reference #1: Latinx Youth Gang Prevention in School Systems
This resource contains a compendium of the Youth Gang curriculum that can help understand the Hispanic and Latino youth gang involvement and the
Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up: Culturally Responsive Approaches to Support Latino Families and Home Visitors
Objectives: •Describe the Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up home visiting program. •Understand how to balance maintaining fidelity to the
Virtual Panel: Innovations in Youth Mental Health
This panel was a collaborative event with The College of Behavioral Health Leadership. Access the panel recoding HERE Workshop Description
Culturally Responsive, Trauma Informed and Evidence-Based Approaches for Supporting Latinx Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders in Schools
Adolescent substance use is a major public health problem that concerns parents, schools, clinicians, and policymakers. Hispanic/Latinx youth
Intersectionality and Interrupted Learning: The Impact of Adversity and Trauma on Academic Achievement for Latinx Youth
Disparities in academic achievement for Latinx youth and the trajectories may be influenced by adversity and trauma experiences that impact
Improving the Emotional Well-Being of Latinx Students Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips for School Personnel and Caregivers
This factsheet describes the main emotions experienced by Hispanic and Latino children and adolescents and their manifestations during the COVID
Mejorando el bienestar emocional de estudiantes hispanos y latinxs durante la pandemia de COVID-19: Recomendaciones para personal escolar y cuidadores
Este producto describe las emociones y sus manifestaciones de los niños y adolescentes hispanos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Además, el
Mejorando el bienestar emocional de estudiantes hispanos y latinxs durante la pandemia de COVID-19: Recomendaciones para personal escolar y cuidadores
Este producto describe las emociones y sus manifestaciones de los niños y adolescentes hispanos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Además, el
Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part III
Minority populations, including Latino families, faced economic challenges, including housing instability and increased food insecurity
Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part I
Minority populations, including Latino families, faced economic challenges, including housing instability and increased food insecurity
Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part II
Minority populations, including Latino families, faced economic challenges, including housing instability and increased food insecurity
Webinar: Stress Management: The Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Latino Families
This webinar will review stressors that have been intensified due to the 2020 events. The webinar will al so identify stress management tools
Webinar: Strategies to Increase Community Participation of Unaccompanied Minors
Casework practices in connecting UAC to culturally relevant community resources including formal and informal mental health supports and school
Webinar: Addressing Mental Health Needs of Hispanic and Latino Unaccompanied Minors Web Panel
Raising awareness of the traumatic experiences, background, developmental history, and mental health needs of unaccompanied minors (UC) and
Northern Triangle Unaccompanied Children and Families Seeking Asylum: Impact of Traumatic Events on Children’s Attachment and Reunification Processes
Unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador make up 48%, 27%, and 14%, respectively, of all unaccompanied minors arriving to
Webinar: Strategies to Increase Community Participation of Unaccompanied Minors
Casework practices in connecting UAC to culturally relevant community resources including formal and informal mental health supports and school
Tips When Working with Unaccompanied Minors from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador
Comprehensive mental health services for unaccompanied minors should consider the context of immigration among Central American youths
Engaging Ecuadorian, Peruvian, and Nicaraguan indigenous Populations in Mental Health Treatment
Since 2000, the migration rate of Ecuadorian, Peruvian, and Nicaraguan have increased over two-folds in the United States. Recognizing their
Engaging Mexican Indigenous Families, Children, and Youth in Mental Health Treatment
Mexicans represent 62% of all immigrants with Latin American origins living in the United States. Mexican indigenous families often experience
Cuando los Monstruos Viven con Nosotros: Reflexiones sobre el Impacto de la Intersección de las Inequidades Estructurales, el COVID-19 y la Violencia de Pareja en los Niños Pequeños en Familias Latinoamericanas
El impacto de la pandemia del COVID-19 ha iluminado las inequidades existentes con la carga de la crisis recayendo en las personas representando
Covid 19 and the Impact on Intimate Partner Violence for Latinos
This one-hour online session will provide information on how to address the impact of COVID-19 prevention efforts, shelter in place practices
The Impact of Social Contexts on Latinx Students' Health and Education Outcomes: Immigrant-Specific Threats
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
The Impact of Social Contexts on Latinx Students' Health and Education Outcomes: Family and Cultural Factors
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
The Impact of Social Contexts on Latinx Students' Health and Education Outcomes: Perceived Ethnic Discrimination
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Latinx Family and Youth Well-Being
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
Taking Action: What School Leaders, Educators, and Mental Health Providers Can Do to Support Latinx Youth and Families
The Caminos Translational Project will review results from the Caminos Research Study and translate key findings for numerous stakeholder groups
Disparities faced by Latino students with autism spectrum disorder and their families
Objectives: Participants will learn about the Autism Spectrum Disorder characteristics and learning styles of students. Participants will
Latino Youth Gangs Prevention in the School System
Young gang membership is prevalent in the US. Youth gang membership is associated with serious violent offending and victimization. Youth gang
Group Therapy for Latinx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) Latinx Youth
The Latinx LGBTQ+ youth group represents a range of sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. Their diversity also includes the
Desk Reference #1: Latinx Youth Gang Prevention in School Systems
This resource contains a compendium of the Youth Gang curriculum that can help understand the Hispanic and Latino youth gang involvement and the
Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up: Culturally Responsive Approaches to Support Latino Families and Home Visitors
Objectives: •Describe the Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up home visiting program. •Understand how to balance maintaining fidelity to the
Virtual Panel: Innovations in Youth Mental Health
This panel was a collaborative event with The College of Behavioral Health Leadership. Access the panel recoding HERE Workshop Description
Culturally Responsive, Trauma Informed and Evidence-Based Approaches for Supporting Latinx Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders in Schools
Adolescent substance use is a major public health problem that concerns parents, schools, clinicians, and policymakers. Hispanic/Latinx youth
Intersectionality and Interrupted Learning: The Impact of Adversity and Trauma on Academic Achievement for Latinx Youth
Disparities in academic achievement for Latinx youth and the trajectories may be influenced by adversity and trauma experiences that impact
Improving the Emotional Well-Being of Latinx Students Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips for School Personnel and Caregivers
This factsheet describes the main emotions experienced by Hispanic and Latino children and adolescents and their manifestations during the COVID
Mejorando el bienestar emocional de estudiantes hispanos y latinxs durante la pandemia de COVID-19: Recomendaciones para personal escolar y cuidadores
Este producto describe las emociones y sus manifestaciones de los niños y adolescentes hispanos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Además, el
Mejorando el bienestar emocional de estudiantes hispanos y latinxs durante la pandemia de COVID-19: Recomendaciones para personal escolar y cuidadores
Este producto describe las emociones y sus manifestaciones de los niños y adolescentes hispanos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Además, el
Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part III
Minority populations, including Latino families, faced economic challenges, including housing instability and increased food insecurity
Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part I
Minority populations, including Latino families, faced economic challenges, including housing instability and increased food insecurity
Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part II
Minority populations, including Latino families, faced economic challenges, including housing instability and increased food insecurity
Webinar: Stress Management: The Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Latino Families
This webinar will review stressors that have been intensified due to the 2020 events. The webinar will al so identify stress management tools
Webinar: Strategies to Increase Community Participation of Unaccompanied Minors
Casework practices in connecting UAC to culturally relevant community resources including formal and informal mental health supports and school
Webinar: Addressing Mental Health Needs of Hispanic and Latino Unaccompanied Minors Web Panel
Raising awareness of the traumatic experiences, background, developmental history, and mental health needs of unaccompanied minors (UC) and
Northern Triangle Unaccompanied Children and Families Seeking Asylum: Impact of Traumatic Events on Children’s Attachment and Reunification Processes
Unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador make up 48%, 27%, and 14%, respectively, of all unaccompanied minors arriving to
Webinar: Strategies to Increase Community Participation of Unaccompanied Minors
Casework practices in connecting UAC to culturally relevant community resources including formal and informal mental health supports and school
Tips When Working with Unaccompanied Minors from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador
Comprehensive mental health services for unaccompanied minors should consider the context of immigration among Central American youths
Engaging Ecuadorian, Peruvian, and Nicaraguan indigenous Populations in Mental Health Treatment
Since 2000, the migration rate of Ecuadorian, Peruvian, and Nicaraguan have increased over two-folds in the United States. Recognizing their
Engaging Mexican Indigenous Families, Children, and Youth in Mental Health Treatment
Mexicans represent 62% of all immigrants with Latin American origins living in the United States. Mexican indigenous families often experience
Cuando los Monstruos Viven con Nosotros: Reflexiones sobre el Impacto de la Intersección de las Inequidades Estructurales, el COVID-19 y la Violencia de Pareja en los Niños Pequeños en Familias Latinoamericanas
El impacto de la pandemia del COVID-19 ha iluminado las inequidades existentes con la carga de la crisis recayendo en las personas representando
Covid 19 and the Impact on Intimate Partner Violence for Latinos
This one-hour online session will provide information on how to address the impact of COVID-19 prevention efforts, shelter in place practices
Technical Assistance Topics
- Anger management and challenging behaviors
- Managing substance use and risky behaviors
- Anxiety and Depression
- Mental health awareness and promotion
- Suicide/Self-harm prevention and treatment
- Cultural elements for serving Hispanic and Latino Populations
- Gender and Sexually Diverse Hispanic/Latinx
- Trauma-informed Services
- Emotion Regulation
- Cultural & Linguistic Competency & Equity
- Engaging Hispanic and Latino Communities
- Grief and Loss
- Acculturative Stress
- Stress Management
- Latino Youth Gangs Racism, Discrimination, and Mental Health
- COVID-19