Due to an overwhelming response, we are no longer taking applications.
This virtual learning series is intended for a behavioral health professionals who are interested in participating in an intensive learning and skill development series focused on health equity and advocacy. The learning community will be focused on helping attendees develop critical skills for practicing effective advocacy and community-driven efforts. The learning community will also focus on helping individuals identify advocacy priorities, develop their own advocacy action plan, and learn strategies to extend these efforts into public health policy.
FUNDING SUPPORT: Maximum capacity is 20 participants. The Great Lakes MHTTC will provide funding for up to 20 participants accepted into this learning community at no cost.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted by June 28th, 2024. Approved applicants will be notified via email by July 3rd, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the “REGISTER” button on this page to apply.
Please note: Due to the limited attendance capacity, applications submitted by behavioral health professionals working in HHS Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) will be given priority. Please only apply if you can commit to fully attending all four virtual sessions. Applicants will be notified about the status of their application shortly after the application deadline.
Training Schedule
The Advocating for Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Equity Learning Community consists of four 90-minute sessions. All sessions will be held virtually (Zoom) from 12:00 PM–1:30 PM CT.
Important Note: This is not a webinar series. It is a highly interactive virtual training series and full participation during all sessions is required.
July 9 - Session 1: Finding Your Cause: Understanding structural and system drivers of inequity
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August 13 - Session 2: Finding Your People: Building collective will for change
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August 27 - Session 3: Finding Your Way: Action planning for advocacy (Part 1)
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September 10 - Session 4: Finding Your Way: Action planning for advocacy (Part 2)
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CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.
TRAINER:
Marilyn Sampilo, PhD, MPH
Dr. Marilyn Sampilo is a pediatric psychologist specializing in integrated behavioral health and health equity for marginalized communities. She received her doctoral degree in clinical child psychology and a Master of Public Health from the University of Kansas. Dr. Sampilo currently works as the Director of Behavioral Health Services for the All Hands Health Network, a Lurie Children’s Hospital collaboration. All Hands is designed as a socially and clinically integrated network consisting of various community partners working together to improve the health and well-being of children in some of Chicago’s most underserved and under resourced communities. Dr. Sampilo is particularly passionate about addressing structural and systemic drivers of behavioral health inequity in partnership with communities through advocacy and policy. She previously worked with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services as their health equity administrator and served as health advisor to the Ohio Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs. Nationally, she provides consultation, training and professional development in the areas of health equity and affirming, culturally responsive health care. She also serves on several national committees and work groups focused on promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate health service delivery.
The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.
