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SUMMARY:Breaking the Stigma - A Review of Barriers and Culturally Grounded Approaches for Serving Hispanic/Latinx Populations
DESCRIPTION:In this training we explore cultural concepts of distress and values unique to Hispanic and Latinx communities\, discuss the pertinence of cultural idioms of distress in mental health treatment\, and review culturally appropriate approaches to working with Latinx/Hispanic clients while applying an ethical lens in rural practice. Offered in English and Spanish. Free CEU’s. This training is 90 minutes. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP/S\, LCSW\, LCSWC \n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP\, graduated with an MSW degree from Yeshiva University. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker specializing as a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist. She is also a certified mental health first aid instructor for the National Council on Behavioral Health and a Living Works trainer who provides suicide prevention and intervention training such as ASIST and Safe Talk. She also offers Triple P parent trainings for levels 2\, 3\, 4\, and 5 and Fearless training in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and bicultural and embraces the intersectionality of being Afro-Latina and all that it entails. She never forgets that she began her career as an ESOL student in the Brooklyn\, New York\, public school system. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs will be provided \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/breaking-the-stigma-a-review-of-barriers-and-culturally-grounded-approaches-for-serving-hispanic-latinx-populations/
LOCATION:New Mexico
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260324T103000
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SUMMARY:ACE’s and Community Resilience – Understanding Trauma Toxic Stress
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute training examines the ACE Study and how cumulative trauma affects brain development\, stress response systems\, and long-term health. Participants will explore how trauma exposure impacts individuals and communities\, including those frequently encountered in crisis response. The session highlights protective factors and resilience-building approaches that support both community members and responder wellness. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP/S\, LCSW\, LCSWC \n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP\, graduated with an MSW degree from Yeshiva University. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker specializing as a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist. She is also a certified mental health first aid instructor for the National Council on Behavioral Health and a Living Works trainer who provides suicide prevention and intervention training such as ASIST and Safe Talk. She also offers Triple P parent trainings for levels 2\, 3\, 4\, and 5 and Fearless training in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and bicultural and embraces the intersectionality of being Afro-Latina and all that it entails. She never forgets that she began her career as an ESOL student in the Brooklyn\, New York\, public school system. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs will be provided \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/aces-and-community-resilience-understanding-trauma-toxic-stress/
LOCATION:New Mexico
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260327T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071228
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care: Foundations for Practice
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute introductory session provides a foundational overview of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and its role in improving patient and organizational outcomes. Participants will explore the six core principles of Trauma-Informed Care as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)\, including safety\, trust\, connection\, collaboration\, empowerment\, and cultural responsiveness. The training will examine how trauma impacts behavior\, engagement\, and health outcomes\, and introduce practical strategies to improve provider–patient relationships while minimizing distress and promoting autonomy. Participants will gain tools to begin assessing services through a trauma-informed lens and understand what it means to build a trauma-informed organization. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP/S\, LCSW\, LCSWC \n\n\n\nLucila Beaton\, LISW-CP\, graduated with an MSW degree from Yeshiva University. She is an independent licensed clinical social worker specializing as a trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist. She is also a certified mental health first aid instructor for the National Council on Behavioral Health and a Living Works trainer who provides suicide prevention and intervention training such as ASIST and Safe Talk. She also offers Triple P parent trainings for levels 2\, 3\, 4\, and 5 and Fearless training in English and Spanish. She is bilingual and bicultural and embraces the intersectionality of being Afro-Latina and all that it entails. She never forgets that she began her career as an ESOL student in the Brooklyn\, New York\, public school system. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs will be provided. \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/introduction-to-trauma-informed-care-foundations-for-practice/
LOCATION:New Mexico
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T130000
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SUMMARY:Verbal Intervention – Crisis Prevention Institute
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, peer specialists\, promotores\, and behavioral health professionals working in family\, community\, and clinical settings. This 4-hour interactive workshop introduces participants to Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)–aligned\, nonviolent de-escalation principles and prepares community-based helpers to model and teach foundational crisis prevention skills within their roles. Participants will learn how crisis behaviors develop\, how to respond early using verbal de-escalation\, and how to maintain personal safety\, boundaries\, and dignity in emotionally charged situations. The training emphasizes trauma-informed\, culturally responsive approaches appropriate for families\, peer support\, outreach\, and behavioral health settings. This workshop also introduces trainer readiness concepts\, supporting participants who may later pursue CPI Instructor (Train-the-Trainer) certification when sponsored by an organization. This training is preparatory and educational. It does not certify participants as CPI Instructors and does not include physical restraint techniques. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nEnrique López-Escalera\, JCL\, STL\, LMSW  \n\n\n\nEnrique was born in El Paso\, Texas and raised in Ciudad Juárez\, Mexico. Since the age of nine he has resided in New Mexico\, except for a few years living abroad pursuing higher education. He deeply identifies with the Borderlands. He is fully bilingual and bi-cultural. Enrique is a life coach (certified by Transformation Academy). He has post-graduate degrees in Social Work\, Canon Law\, and Theology as well as a minor in philosophy. He has 25+ years of experience of serving people directly in southern New Mexico. His range of experience includes spiritual counseling and mentoring in mental and behavioral health. His delivery method is characterized by professionalism\, warmth\, and simplicity – communicating important concepts in easy-to-understand terms. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs are provided. \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/verbal-intervention-crisis-prevention-institute/
LOCATION:New Mexico
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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SUMMARY:Circles of Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Circles of Care gathering focused on connection\, healing\, and suicide prevention. Through guided conversation\, storytelling\, and shared reflection\, participants will strengthen relationships\, build protective factors\, and promote mental wellness in our community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTierra Amarilla – La Clinica del Pueblo de Rio Arriba \n\n\n\nUS Highway 84 County Road 0324 #14\, \n\n\n\nTierra Amarilla\, NM 87575 \n\n\n\nMonday\, April 6 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTogether\, we can build a stronger\, more connected community. \n\n\n\nLet’s heal\, connect\, and grow—one circle at a time.
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/circles-of-care/
LOCATION:Tierra Amarilla – La Clinica del Pueblo de Rio Arriba\, US Highway 84 County Road 0324 #14\,\, Tierra Amarilla\, New Mexico\, 87575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Our Voices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260411T170000
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CREATED:20260305T201206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T032248Z
UID:23023-1775894400-1775926800@nlbha.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Community Fair
DESCRIPTION:A mentally healthy community starts with all of us: clinicians\, caregivers\, small businesses\, faith groups and YOU. Every year\, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) honors mental health equity champion Bebe Moore Campbell through the APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Initiative to champion access to culturally responsive care for all. \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\, APA is bringing that mission to life again with a Mental Health Fair\, in partnership with NLBHA. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the following: \n\n\n\n\nInformation and resources\n\n\n\nFree health sreenings\n\n\n\nInteractive workshops\n\n\n\nFamily-friendly activities\n\n\n\nSnacks\, music and raffles
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/mental-health-community-fair/
LOCATION:New Mexico
CATEGORIES:NLBHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260430T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071228
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T052929Z
UID:23046-1777566600-1777572000@nlbha.org
SUMMARY:Circles of Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Circles of Care gathering focused on connection\, healing\, and suicide prevention. Through guided conversation\, storytelling\, and shared reflection\, participants will strengthen relationships\, build protective factors\, and promote mental wellness in our community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEspanola – Peak Behavioral Health1316 Calle Adelante Suite EEspanola\, NM 87532Thursday\, April 30 from 4:30 PM – 6 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTogether\, we can build a stronger\, more connected community. \n\n\n\nLet’s heal\, connect\, and grow—one circle at a time.
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/circles-of-care-2/
LOCATION:Espanola – Peak Behavioral Health\, 1316 Calle Adelante Suite E\, Espanola\, New Mexico\, 87532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Our Voices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T103000
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SUMMARY:Talk Saves Lives
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute suicide prevention training addresses mental health\, suicide risk\, and prevention strategies through a culturally responsive lens focused on Latinx and Hispanic communities. Participants will gain an understanding of the scope of suicide nationally and within Hispanic populations\, common risk and protective factors\, warning signs\, and how to have supportive conversations with individuals who may be struggling. The session explores cultural strengths\, community connectedness\, family dynamics\, stigma\, and barriers to care that influence help-seeking behaviors. Participants will leave with practical tools to recognize risk\, respond with confidence\, and connect individuals to appropriate resources. This training is designed for professionals\, community leaders\, promotores\, educators\, healthcare providers\, and anyone serving Latinx and Hispanic communities. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nEnrique López-Escalera\, JCL\, STL\, LMSW  \n\n\n\nEnrique was born in El Paso\, Texas and raised in Ciudad Juárez\, Mexico. Since the age of nine he has resided in New Mexico\, except for a few years living abroad pursuing higher education. He deeply identifies with the Borderlands. He is fully bilingual and bi-cultural. Enrique is a life coach (certified by Transformation Academy). He has post-graduate degrees in Social Work\, Canon Law\, and Theology as well as a minor in philosophy. He has 25+ years of experience of serving people directly in southern New Mexico. His range of experience includes spiritual counseling and mentoring in mental and behavioral health. His delivery method is characterized by professionalism\, warmth\, and simplicity – communicating important concepts in easy-to-understand terms. \n\n\n\n1.5 CEUs are provided. \n\n\n\nView Flyer
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/talk-saves-lives-2/
LOCATION:New Mexico
CATEGORIES:MHAT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Latino Behavioral Health Association is proud to host the 2026 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference in beautiful Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, from September 9 to 11\, 2026! \n\n\n\nThe 2026 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference will provide the best and most effective interventions and knowledge in Latino behavioral health\, including Community-Defined Evidence Practices\, Evidence-Based Practices\, promising approaches\, and traditional healing practices\, to expand and strengthen the toolbox of methods\, programs\, and practices serving Latino communities across the U.S. \n\n\n\nThis incredible event will host Plenary Sessions with nationally recognized Keynotes on session days; workshops in English and Spanish; Continuing Education opportunities; a Super Exhibit Hall with booths and information tables full of information on Latino Behavioral Health resources; evening receptions featuring local performers; continental breakfast\, breaks\, and delicious luncheons; an evening of music and dance with a soon to be announced celebrity performer to raise scholarship funds for Latino students pursuing a college degree in behavioral health! \n\n\n\nThis 2026 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference is for behavioral health practitioners\, psychologists\, social workers\, medical practitioners\, community health workers\, peer specialists\, policymakers\, administrators\, and leaders in behavioral health!
URL:https://nlbha.org/event/2026-national-latino-behavioral-health-conference/
LOCATION:New Mexico
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