From September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration that honors the cultural contributions and identities of Hispanic and Latino people in the United States. This month, we hare resources and shed light on the multitude of mental health experiences within Hispanic and Latino communities, including those who identify as Afro-Latino, Black, Indigenous, and more, as well as the disproportionate inequities they face due to systemic barriers and historical adversity.

MHTTC Resources

• Book: ¿Quiénes somos y de dónde venimos? A Historical Context to Inform Mental Health Services with Latinx Populations
• Browning Counseling: Working with Latinx Clients
• Culturally Responsive, Trauma Informed and Evidence-Based Approaches for Supporting Latinx Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders in Schools
• Enhancing Mental Health Services for the Hispanic and Latinx Community: Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3
• Familia Adelante: Multi-risk Reduction Behavioral Health Prevention for Latino/Hispanic Youth and Families
• Hispanic and Latinx Cultural Values Series
• Improving the Emotional Well-Being of Latinx Students Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips for School Personnel and Caregivers
• Increasing Cultural Connection with Hispanic and Latinx Clients:
  • Assessing the Cultural Adaptation Needs of the Organization and Clinician
  • Incorporating Strategies to Effectively Engage Hispanic and Latinx Clients
  • Understanding the Cultural Needs of the Hispanic and Latinx Client
• Intersectionality and Interrupted Learning: The Impact of Adversity and Trauma on Academic Achievement for Latinx Youth
• Latino Agricultural Workers: An Overview on Mental Health and Strategies for Effective Engagement Services
• Latinos and Suicide: A Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment Masterclass IV
• Navigating Behavioral Health Complexities in Midwest Latinx Communities Conference
• On-Demand: Addressing Immigrant Culture, Language, Diversity and Inclusion
• Structural Barriers in Mental Health Care among Latinx Populations: Means, Strategies and Resources to Improve Access and Services
• Supporting the Mental Health of Refugee and Asylee Communities: Systems and Strategies
• Supporting the Mental Health of Refugee and Asylee Communities: Voices and Stories
• TARGET: Evidence-based Intervention for Traumatic Stress Disorders and Behavioral Health Illness in Hispanic and Latino Communities
• The Latinx LGBT+ Community: The consequences of intersectionality
• Webinar: Back to School… Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children Part I | Part II | Part III

Other Organizations Offering Awareness Resources for the Hispanic and Latino Community:

HHS Office of Minority Mental Health (OMH)

Mental Health America (MHA) - BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit en español

Mental Health America (MHA) - Latinx/Hispanic Communities and Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

• Spanish-Language Mental Health Resources

SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health Equity