
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
Events
Products
Cultural Competence and Community Inlcusion
This is toolkit accompanies the Cultural Competence and Community Inclusion webinar. Watch the webinar and view the presentation here.
The Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds and School Mental Health in the Southeast
This report summarizes federal and state guidance on using the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, approved as part
Leveraging State Plan Amendments and Medicaid Waivers to Expand School Mental Health Services in Medicaid
Every state’s Medicaid program has different requirements for reimbursing school mental health (SMH) services. In many cases, expanding coverage
Medicaid and School Mental Health Services: FAQs
Medicaid is an important source of financing for school mental health services. In this report, we discuss how schools can finance school mental
Contingency Management— Practical Applications for Mental Health Practitioners
Contingency Management (CM) is an evidence-based behavioral therapy model focused on reinforcing desired behavior with tangible rewards
Handouts for Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 4
Slides from the session Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y
Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Students
In the U.S., approximately 2% of youth have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mental health challenges are much more common among autistic youth
State Policies & School Mental Health in the Southeast, Third Update
This report summarizes state policies newly introduced between October 2020 and May 2022 to support school MH services in the Southeast region
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 4
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health | HealtheKnowledge
Working in the field of mental health can be rewarding and challenging at the same time because of the exposure to people’s feelings and
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR): An Overview | HealtheKnowledge
The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC is offering a self-paced, online, three-part HealtheKnowledge course. This course is an introduction to the
Wellness Matters: Self-Care for Mental Health Providers | HealtheKnowledge
The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC is offering a self-paced, online, three-part HealtheKnowledge course, Wellness Matters: Self-Care for Mental
Functional Contextual Thinking and Its Application for School Mental Health | HealtheKnowledge
Functional Contextual Thinking (FCT) is a framework for addressing school related internalized and externalized problem behaviors by selecting
Session 3 of Rising Practices and Policies in our Workforce: Working with Youth and Families Experiencing Homelessness and Home Security
This is a recording of the Session 3 panel in the Rising Practices & Policies in the Workforce series, entitled, “Working with Youth and
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 2
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Support the Mental Health of Autistic Students: An Overview
As many as 50 percent of autistic youth experience anxiety. This brief report discusses best practices in supporting the mental health of
Promoting the Academic & Social Success of LGBTQ+ Youth Informational Brief
This informational brief was created by our partners at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA). The content of
Cultural Competence and Community Inclusion
View the presentation slides: Description: In this webinar we will discuss ways to integrate cultural competence and community inclusion into
Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention for Families | Highlights & Key Concepts
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document explores LGBTQ youth suicide prevention from the family perspective and was developed in conjunction with the
Great Lakes Current August 2022
The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. The August 2022 issue features content related to the
Integration of NCLAS in Health Services Delivery | Highlights & Key Concepts
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document addresses the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards (NCLAS) and was developed in
Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Awareness for Families | Highlights & Key Concepts
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document explores how to increase LGBTQ youth suicide awareness from the family perspective and was developed from the
Putting It Together: Wisdom to Know the Difference for Supervisors | Podcast
ABOUT THIS EPISODE From a Supervisory perspective, Rebekah Demirel of Trauma Integration Programs, discusses how we can view decision-making
Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 3
Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we
An Introduction to Classroom WISE
To view the slide deck and any other resources, please click DOWNLOAD above Recording coming soon! Event Description Educators and school
Cultural Competence and Community Inlcusion
This is toolkit accompanies the Cultural Competence and Community Inclusion webinar. Watch the webinar and view the presentation here.
The Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds and School Mental Health in the Southeast
This report summarizes federal and state guidance on using the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, approved as part
Leveraging State Plan Amendments and Medicaid Waivers to Expand School Mental Health Services in Medicaid
Every state’s Medicaid program has different requirements for reimbursing school mental health (SMH) services. In many cases, expanding coverage
Medicaid and School Mental Health Services: FAQs
Medicaid is an important source of financing for school mental health services. In this report, we discuss how schools can finance school mental
Contingency Management— Practical Applications for Mental Health Practitioners
Contingency Management (CM) is an evidence-based behavioral therapy model focused on reinforcing desired behavior with tangible rewards
Handouts for Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 4
Slides from the session Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y
Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Students
In the U.S., approximately 2% of youth have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mental health challenges are much more common among autistic youth
State Policies & School Mental Health in the Southeast, Third Update
This report summarizes state policies newly introduced between October 2020 and May 2022 to support school MH services in the Southeast region
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 4
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health | HealtheKnowledge
Working in the field of mental health can be rewarding and challenging at the same time because of the exposure to people’s feelings and
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR): An Overview | HealtheKnowledge
The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC is offering a self-paced, online, three-part HealtheKnowledge course. This course is an introduction to the
Wellness Matters: Self-Care for Mental Health Providers | HealtheKnowledge
The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC is offering a self-paced, online, three-part HealtheKnowledge course, Wellness Matters: Self-Care for Mental
Functional Contextual Thinking and Its Application for School Mental Health | HealtheKnowledge
Functional Contextual Thinking (FCT) is a framework for addressing school related internalized and externalized problem behaviors by selecting
Session 3 of Rising Practices and Policies in our Workforce: Working with Youth and Families Experiencing Homelessness and Home Security
This is a recording of the Session 3 panel in the Rising Practices & Policies in the Workforce series, entitled, “Working with Youth and
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 2
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Support the Mental Health of Autistic Students: An Overview
As many as 50 percent of autistic youth experience anxiety. This brief report discusses best practices in supporting the mental health of
Promoting the Academic & Social Success of LGBTQ+ Youth Informational Brief
This informational brief was created by our partners at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA). The content of
Cultural Competence and Community Inclusion
View the presentation slides: Description: In this webinar we will discuss ways to integrate cultural competence and community inclusion into
Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention for Families | Highlights & Key Concepts
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document explores LGBTQ youth suicide prevention from the family perspective and was developed in conjunction with the
Great Lakes Current August 2022
The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. The August 2022 issue features content related to the
Integration of NCLAS in Health Services Delivery | Highlights & Key Concepts
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document addresses the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards (NCLAS) and was developed in
Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Awareness for Families | Highlights & Key Concepts
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document explores how to increase LGBTQ youth suicide awareness from the family perspective and was developed from the
Putting It Together: Wisdom to Know the Difference for Supervisors | Podcast
ABOUT THIS EPISODE From a Supervisory perspective, Rebekah Demirel of Trauma Integration Programs, discusses how we can view decision-making
Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 3
Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we
An Introduction to Classroom WISE
To view the slide deck and any other resources, please click DOWNLOAD above Recording coming soon! Event Description Educators and school
Cultural Competence and Community Inlcusion
This is toolkit accompanies the Cultural Competence and Community Inclusion webinar. Watch the webinar and view the presentation here.
The Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds and School Mental Health in the Southeast
This report summarizes federal and state guidance on using the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, approved as part
Leveraging State Plan Amendments and Medicaid Waivers to Expand School Mental Health Services in Medicaid
Every state’s Medicaid program has different requirements for reimbursing school mental health (SMH) services. In many cases, expanding coverage
Medicaid and School Mental Health Services: FAQs
Medicaid is an important source of financing for school mental health services. In this report, we discuss how schools can finance school mental
Contingency Management— Practical Applications for Mental Health Practitioners
Contingency Management (CM) is an evidence-based behavioral therapy model focused on reinforcing desired behavior with tangible rewards
Handouts for Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 4
Slides from the session Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y
Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Students
In the U.S., approximately 2% of youth have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mental health challenges are much more common among autistic youth
State Policies & School Mental Health in the Southeast, Third Update
This report summarizes state policies newly introduced between October 2020 and May 2022 to support school MH services in the Southeast region
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 4
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health | HealtheKnowledge
Working in the field of mental health can be rewarding and challenging at the same time because of the exposure to people’s feelings and
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR): An Overview | HealtheKnowledge
The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC is offering a self-paced, online, three-part HealtheKnowledge course. This course is an introduction to the
Wellness Matters: Self-Care for Mental Health Providers | HealtheKnowledge
The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC is offering a self-paced, online, three-part HealtheKnowledge course, Wellness Matters: Self-Care for Mental
Functional Contextual Thinking and Its Application for School Mental Health | HealtheKnowledge
Functional Contextual Thinking (FCT) is a framework for addressing school related internalized and externalized problem behaviors by selecting
Session 3 of Rising Practices and Policies in our Workforce: Working with Youth and Families Experiencing Homelessness and Home Security
This is a recording of the Session 3 panel in the Rising Practices & Policies in the Workforce series, entitled, “Working with Youth and
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 2
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Support the Mental Health of Autistic Students: An Overview
As many as 50 percent of autistic youth experience anxiety. This brief report discusses best practices in supporting the mental health of
Promoting the Academic & Social Success of LGBTQ+ Youth Informational Brief
This informational brief was created by our partners at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA). The content of
Cultural Competence and Community Inclusion
View the presentation slides: Description: In this webinar we will discuss ways to integrate cultural competence and community inclusion into
Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention for Families | Highlights & Key Concepts
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document explores LGBTQ youth suicide prevention from the family perspective and was developed in conjunction with the
Great Lakes Current August 2022
The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. The August 2022 issue features content related to the
Integration of NCLAS in Health Services Delivery | Highlights & Key Concepts
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document addresses the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards (NCLAS) and was developed in
Navigating the Tough Stuff: LGBTQ Suicide Awareness for Families | Highlights & Key Concepts
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document explores how to increase LGBTQ youth suicide awareness from the family perspective and was developed from the
Putting It Together: Wisdom to Know the Difference for Supervisors | Podcast
ABOUT THIS EPISODE From a Supervisory perspective, Rebekah Demirel of Trauma Integration Programs, discusses how we can view decision-making
Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 3
Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we
An Introduction to Classroom WISE
To view the slide deck and any other resources, please click DOWNLOAD above Recording coming soon! Event Description Educators and school
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