The mission of the Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI) is to identify the health care needs of Asian American communities, to develop culturally competent health care services, and to implement health education programs that are accessible and available for all Asian Americans in Montgomery County. The AAHI Mental Health Photonovels are now available in English, […]
Cultural and linguistic competence
NNED Virtual Roundtable – Workplace Environment Matters: Strategies to Support & Retain Behavioral Health Staff Providing Services to Diverse Ethnic and Racial Populations
When behavioral health organizations create environments that are diverse, inclusive, and equitable, staff are more likely to feel valued, experience a sense of belonging, and want to stay. Creating this kind of work environment often involves examining and breaking down structures, policies, and practices to address barriers and challenges that individuals experience. How can organizations […]
Life is Precious, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services for Latina Teens
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in New York State and Latina adolescents have alarmingly high rates of seriously considering or attempting suicide, as compared to their peers. Comunilife’s Life is Precious™ (LIP) program provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services for Latina teens, who are living with depression and/or have seriously considered or […]
Tobacco Cessation Resources In Spanish
Looking for tobacco cessation resources in Spanish? The National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco & Cancer Control has compiled a list of available resources that can be used with clients who primarily speak Spanish. Population of focus: people who speak Spanish Links to resource: View the full Resource Digest from the National Behavioral Health Network Visit Smoke Free […]
NNED Virtual Roundtable – Building the Evidence: Innovative Partnerships to Move Community-Defined Evidence to Best Practice
This NNED virtual roundtable explores the potential for broad partnerships to build the evidence of effectiveness for behavioral health best practices in diverse communities. Panelists provide a brief history of community-defined evidence and practices in behavioral and mental health, and recognize evidence on a spectrum. They also discuss strategic partnerships to enhance practice and model […]
Filipino American Mental Health Matters
Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc (PAFC) & Philippine Embassy, convened an inaugural forum on Filipino American Mental Health in 2018 for discussion around advancing mental health efforts in the Filipino American community. Population of focus: Filipino Americans Links to resource: View the Initial Meeting Report from PFAC View a recording of the webinar PFAC is partnering with SAMHSA and […]