What Works for Health is a tool to help you find the best policies & programs for your local health challenges. It’s an easy-to-use, searchable menu of hundreds of policies and programs addressing the many factors that affect health, including health behaviors, access to care, social and economic factors, and the environment. You can browse the […]
Substance abuse
Online Tool Helps Latino Parents to Prevent Kids’ Substance Use
The Partnership at Drugfree.org recently launched a free online toolkit for Hispanic parents and families to use as a resource in order to help them prevent their children from abusing drugs and alcohol. This bilingual (Spanish and English) resource provides clear, understandable content with customized checklists, how-to guides and videos featuring Hispanic parents and experts […]
Proyecto Nueva Vida
Proyecto Nueva Vida works to reduce barriers to behavioral healthcare among Latinos in Bridgeport and surrounding communities. Proyecto Nueva Vida is the result of a coalition between three agencies: CASA, Optimum (formerly Bridgeport Mental Health Center), and the CO-OP Center. Population of focus Latino adults and families About Proyecto Nueva Vida takes “a holistic approach” to serving the population. They […]
Renovacion Conyugal: Developing Strong Families
NNEDLearn 2012 Participant: Renovacion Conyugal Founded in 2001 by Miguel and Belisa Urbina, a couple who had worked for many years helping other couples in their native Puerto Rico. After moving to Georgia they realized the lack of support for Latino families in the state, and with the assistance of Colombian born catholic priest Fr. Hernan […]