Objective: To raise awareness and knowledge about diseases, provide information about healthy lifestyles, and emphasize the availability of public health insurance programs. Description: The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) partnered with Evolve Communications and the State’s most widely viewed Spanish language television station, Univision, to develop, produce and air “Encrucijada: Sin Salud no […]
Transition aged
Mental Health Outreach and Engagement at Fiestas and Cultural Events
Objective: Engaging with families where they naturally gather to commemorate special events to raise awareness of mental health. Description: As the community naturally comes together to mark special events and celebrate holidays, they present an opportunity that is organic. Outreach can be conducted in public places and at community events such as parades, parks, museums, and other […]
Faith-Based Outreach for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Objective: Expansion of mental health and substance abuse services to Latinos. Description: Outreach on mental health and substance abuse services was done by peer specialists at places of worship in the community, often by local mental health agencies. Materials were available during Sunday church services and, depending on the congregation and its leadership, personnel were available to […]
Fotonovelas for Health Education
Objective: To deliver Latino-centered messages and information that is culturally appropriate using unobtrusive and educational methods. Description: The Latino community faces stigma, fear and other barriers to seeking services. Promotores and other community stakeholders write a culturally and linguistically appropriate message and develop fotonovelas to provide information and education on health issues. They are distributed throughout the community, agricultural […]
Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience
Background: STAR began as a response to the events of September 11th. Church World Service (CWS) partnered with Eastern Mennonite University’s (EMU) internationally-known Center for Justice and Peace building (CJP) to support religious caregivers in the aftermath. STAR conducted its first five-day seminar at EMU in February of 2002. Objective: The STAR program aims to help […]
Project Brotherhood: Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Black Men
Objective: To provide the medical and social services necessary to improve the overall health and well being of the black men in the community, as well as lay a foundation for black youth to maintain control over their own health. Description: Project Brotherhood (PB) offers services that address a wide range of issues, such as […]