NLBHA

Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-02-26 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver)
MHFA gives the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Trauma Informed Care Pt 3: Using Trauma Informed Care to Improve Patient and Self Care
2025-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
Trauma looks different for each of us, and the approach must also be tailored in a culturally mindful way to promote healing and recovery.

Is this 3-part training, we focus on the six basic principles or pillars of Trauma Informed Care as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that includes: safety, connections, and managing emotions. We will also explain how to use this information to accurately assess patients, improve provider-patient relationships, understand what a trauma informed organization is while minimizing distress and maximizing patient autonomy. We will also discuss multidisciplinary collaboration and trauma-informed care in diverse settings.

When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9am-11:00am (Mountain Time)

The free virtual course will be available via Zoom.

These trainings will be conducted by Dr. J. Rocky Romero, LMSW. Dr. Romero completed his doctoral studies at the University of New Mexico in Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies. As a trainer/consultant for NLBHA, he is focused on culturally appropriate treatment while reducing health disparities for people of color.

This Training is open to residents of New Mexico and El Paso only.

El uso de la atención informada para mejorar el cuidado del paciente y de sí mismo
2025-03-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
Curso virtual GRATIS en Español

Esta capacitación está abierta únicamente a residentes de Nuevo México y el condado de El Paso.

El trauma se ve diferente para cada uno de nosotros, y el enfoque también debe adaptarse de una manera consciente culturalmente para promover la recuperación y el alivio.

En esta capacitación de 3 partes, nos enfocamos en los seis principios básicos o pilares de la Atención Informada de Trauma según lo descrito por los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC) que incluye: seguridad, conexiones y manejo de emociones. También explicaremos cómo usar esta información para evaluar con precisión a los pacientes, mejorar las relaciones proveedor-paciente, entender lo que es una organización informada de trauma mientras se minimiza el sufrimiento y se maximiza la autonomía del paciente. También discutiremos la colaboración multidisciplinaria y la atención basada en el trauma en diversos entornos.

Parte 1: Introduccion al Trauma- Concientizacion del Poveedor a la Organizaciones

Miércoles, 5 de febrero de 2025

9am-11am (MT)

Parte 2: Impacto del Trauma- La Intersección del Racismo y la Salud Mental

Martes, 25 de febrero de 2025

9am-11am (MT)

Parte 3: El uso de la atención informada para mejorar el cuidado del paciente y de sí mismo

Martes, 11 de marzo de 2025

9am-11am (MT)

Estas capacitaciones serán realizadas por Enrique López-Escalera, JCL., STL., MSW.

Enrique nació en El Paso, Texas y creció en Cd. Juárez, México. Enrique es un entrenador de vida. Tiene títulos de posgrado en Trabajo Social, Derecho Canónico y Teología. Tiene más de 25 años de experiencia sirviendo a las personas directamente através de consejería y tutoría en salud mental.

Pláticas - Tenemos Voz: Peer Recovery in Times of Uncertainty
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
Please join us on Thursday, April 17th from 12-1pm MT for our latest Plática titled “Tenemos Voz: Peer Recovery in Times of Uncertainty.”

An interactive 60 minute webcast in partnership with the OPRE Office of Peer Recovery & Engagement with special guests- Maria Bundy, Ronnie Flores, and Raquel Valverde, peer support and recovery experts who will discuss helpful tips and positive steps on improving continuum of care and recovery efforts.

Tenemos Voz: Peer Recovery in Times of Uncertainty
2025-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
Please join us on Thursday, May 15th from 12-1pm MT for our latest Plática titled “Tenemos Voz: Peer Recovery in Times of Uncertainty.”

An interactive 60 minute webcast in partnership with the OPRE Office of Peer Recovery & Engagement with special guests- Michelle Cruz and Eric Lemke, peer support and recovery experts who will discuss helpful tips and positive steps on improving continuum of care and recovery efforts.

Art Exhibition for MH Awareness Month
2025-05-09 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy University, 555 Broadway, Main Hall 109, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522, United States
Are you in NY? Do you love Art? Join Mercy University for an Art Exhibition for Mental Health Awareness Month on Friday, May 9th.

Health and Mental Wellness Fair: A Lifeline for Rural Communities and Agricultural Workers
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Mountair Christian Church, 1390 Benton St, Lakewood, Colorado, 80214, United States
The FREE Health and Mental Wellness Fair, hosted by Julissa Soto, Suicide Prevention Commissioner and advocate for mental health and wellness, will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Mountair Christian Church, Lakewood, CO. This pivotal event aims to support the disability community, immigrants, refugees, underserved populations, uninsured individuals, and Spanish speakers, with a special focus on agricultural workers and their families.

This fair seeks to provide critical mental health resources to individuals who often lack access to services, particularly in rural and agricultural communities. Agricultural workers face unique and often invisible burdens, from isolation and financial insecurity to the intense physical and emotional demands of their labor. Many individuals and families in these communities suffer in silence, with limited access to mental health care and a deep-seated stigma surrounding seeking help.

Julissa Soto, an attempt survivor and a passionate advocate for suicide prevention, understands the importance of creating supportive environments for those who may feel isolated in their struggles. “The challenges faced by agricultural families, especially in rural areas, are often overlooked. By bringing health and wellness resources directly to these communities, we can ensure they receive the care they deserve,” Soto said.

The fair will serve individuals from over 15 counties across Colorado, including Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Gilpin, Weld, Huerfano, La Plata, Montrose, Otero, and San Juan counties. These counties represent a mix of urban and rural areas, with the aim of ensuring that agricultural workers and their families are well-represented and supported.

Attendees will have access to a variety of services including mental health support, wellness resources, community outreach programs, and connections to local health providers. The fair is free to attend and open to all, with a special focus on those who may face barriers to healthcare or mental health services.

PREVENTABLE Research Study
2025-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
Learn how taking a statin might help older adults live longer, healthier lives by preventing dementia, disability, or heart disease.

The National Latino Behavioral Health Association is partnering with the Duke Clinical Research Institute to raise awareness about the largest dementia prevention study in the United States.

The PREVENTABLE Study, led by Duke Clinical Research Institute, aims to investigate whether statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol, could help prevent dementia in individuals aged 75 and older.

If you or someone you care about is 75 or older, we invite you to join our Facebook Live session with one of the researchers from the PREVENTABLE Study. During the session, you will hear directly from the researcher and have the opportunity to ask questions.

We appreciate your support in advancing healthcare and clinical research, and we hope this information benefits you, your family, and your friends.

2025 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference
2025-08-07 08:00 - 2025-08-09 17:00 (America/Denver)
SAVE THE DATE for the 2025 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference!

August 7-9, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM.

This year’s theme is: “From Awareness to Action – Bridging the Gaps in Latino Behavioral Health.”

You can also join our FREE Juntos Network to stay up to date on the latest news from NLBHA and also behavioral health developments affecting Latinos. Signing up is FREE so visit: https://nlbha.org/juntos/ today!

El Estudio PREVENTABLE
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
Acompáñanos en una próxima transmisión en vivo por Facebook, donde hablaremos sobre el estudio de investigación PREVENTABLE.

Dia: 2 de octubre

Hora: 12 pm MT

Presentado por: Dr. Chávez Mancillas

Invitado: Alain Chang, MS, FDDS, DA, Especialista en Comunicación y Participación en Investigación Clínica

Descubre cómo el uso de estatinas podría ayudar a los adultos mayores a vivir más tiempo y con mejor salud, al prevenir la demencia, la discapacidad y las enfermedades del corazón..

La Asociación Nacional Latina de Salud del Comportamiento (National Latino Behavioral Health Association) se ha asociado con el Instituto de Investigación Clínica de Duke (Duke Clinical Research Institute) para concienciar sobre el estudio de prevención de la demencia más grande en los Estados Unidos.

El Estudio PREVENTABLE, dirigido por el Instituto de Investigación Clínica de Duke, tiene como objetivo investigar si las estatinas —comúnmente utilizadas para reducir el colesterol— podrían ayudar a prevenir la demencia en personas de 75 años o más.

Si usted o alguien a quien aprecia tiene 75 años o más, le invitamos a unirse a nuestra sesión de Facebook Live con uno de los investigadores del Estudio PREVENTABLE. Durante la sesión, escuchará directamente al investigador y tendrá la oportunidad de hacer preguntas.

Agradecemos su apoyo en el avance de la atención médica y la investigación clínica, y esperamos que esta información le sea de beneficio a usted, su familia y sus amigos.

Alain Chang Bio:

Alain Chang es un especialista en Comunicación y Participación en Investigación Clínica en el Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), donde forma parte del Departamento de Comunicaciones y Participación en la Investigación. Su trabajo se enfoca en construir conexiones significativas con personas, organizaciones comunitarias y partes interesadas clave, a través de varios proyectos importantes como PREVENTABLE, RECOVER y LiveBetter.

Alain tiene una maestría en Ciencia de Datos en Salud de la Universidad de Pittsburgh. Inició su carrera profesional como odontólogo graduado en Cuba, y obtuvo valiosa experiencia a través de la Misión Médica Cubana en Venezuela. Posteriormente se trasladó a Bogotá, Colombia, y más adelante a los Estados Unidos.

Su trayectoria diversa y multicultural le brinda una perspectiva única, que enriquece su enfoque colaborativo en la investigación y el compromiso comunitario.

2025 Mariachi Christmas
2025-12-05 14:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, United States
A New Mexico favorite tradition and this year there are TWO Mariachi Christmas performances on Friday, December 5, 2025 – 2pm MATINEE and 7pm EVENING SHOW!! Spectacular singers, performers and musicians to celebrate the holiday season!! Get your tickets at Lensic.org, call 505-988-1234 or Lensic Box Office!\

Mariachi Christmas 2025
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, United States
Join us on Friday, December 5, 2025 for Mariachi Christmas 2025 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, NM. The New Mexico Tradition brings out the best in all of us! Come celebrate with your family, give music & dance as a holiday gift, be a part of this spectacular community event. Hosted by NLBHA and in collaboration with our community Sponsor the Lensic! Get your seats as you know this sells out every year and now there will be TWO SHOWS this year, so you can choose a 2pm Matinee and 7pm Evening Show!

Platica - Tenemos Voz: OPRE and the Recovery Movement in New Mexico
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
An interactive 60-minute webcast in partnership with (OPRE), the Office of Peer Recovery & Engagement, with special guest Mark Garnard, James Lott and Ambrosia Garcia, peer support and recovery experts who will discuss how the Office of Peer and Recovery Engagement (OPRE) is shaping the future of behavioral health in New Mexico—especially through the voices and leadership of peers.

Growing Minds and Modern Highs: THC, Hemp & Kratom
2026-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Explore the latest youth substances, including high-potency THC, hemp products, kratom, and psilocybin, and their effects on developing brains and mental health. Operation Parent and Julie Dreifaldt share the science, product insights, and practical strategies to help parents, educators, and adults guide youth safely.

Everyone will receive a recording with Spanish translations! Live captions will be available in English and Spanish.

All live attendees will receive a certificate of attendance!

Operation Parent is a nonprofit whose mission is to empower parents and caregivers to have casual, courageous conversations with their kids.

Grita Tu Identidad
2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Cool Event Center, 1050 S Sable Blvd, Aurora, Colorado, 80012, United States
Grita tu Identidad es una conferencia transformadora creada para ayudar a las mujeres migrantes a recuperar su voz, reconectarse con su verdadero ser.

Grita tu Identidad is a transformative conference designed to help migrant women reclaim their voice and reconnect with their true selves.

Intervención Verbal (Crisis Prevention Institute)
2026-02-19 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
Capacitación virtual gratuita en español

La intervención verbal es un conjunto de habilidades esenciales para prevenir crisis, diseñada para que los profesionales puedan anticipar, calmar y responder de manera segura ante comportamientos cada vez más intensos. Se basa en estrategias de comunicación fundamentadas en el respeto, la empatía y un enfoque informado sobre el trauma. Esta capacitación, respaldada por el modelo del Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), enseña a los participantes a reconocer las primeras señales de angustia, a responder eficazmente a la escalada emocional y a asegurar la seguridad de todos sin necesidad de recurrir a intervenciones físicas. La intervención verbal es apropiada para profesionales de la salud mental, educadores, especialistas en apoyo entre pares, personal que atiende a jóvenes y proveedores comunitarios que trabajan con personas que enfrentan angustia emocional, agitación o crisis.

Información Sobre el Ponente

Enrique López-Escalera, JCL, STL, LMSW

Enrique nació en El Paso, Texas, y se crió en Ciudad Juárez, México. Desde los nueve años reside en Nuevo México, salvo por unos años que vivió en el extranjero cursando estudios superiores. Se identifica profundamente con la zona fronteriza. Es totalmente bilingüe y bicultural. Enrique es coach de vida (certificado por la Academia de Transformación). Tiene títulos de posgrado en Trabajo Social, Derecho Canónico y Teología, así como una especialización en Filosofía. Cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia al servicio de las personas en el sur de Nuevo México. Su experiencia incluye el asesoramiento espiritual y la orientación en salud mental y conductual. Su método se caracteriza por la profesionalidad, la calidez y la sencillez, comunicando conceptos importantes en términos fáciles de entender.

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Breaking the Stigma - A Review of Barriers and Culturally Grounded Approaches for Serving Hispanic/Latinx Populations
2026-03-17 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver)
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.

About the Presenter

Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP/S, LCSW, LCSWC

Lucila 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.

1.5 CEUs will be provided

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ACE’s and Community Resilience – Understanding Trauma Toxic Stress
2026-03-24 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver)
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.

About the Presenter

Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP/S, LCSW, LCSWC

Lucila 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.

1.5 CEUs will be provided

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care: Foundations for Practice
2026-03-27 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver)
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.

About the Presenter

Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP/S, LCSW, LCSWC

Lucila 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.

1.5 CEUs will be provided.

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Verbal Intervention – Crisis Prevention Institute
2026-04-02 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
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.

About the Presenter

Enrique López-Escalera, JCL, STL, LMSW

Enrique 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.

1.5 CEUs are provided.

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Mental Health Community Fair
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
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.

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, APA is bringing that mission to life again with a Mental Health Fair, in partnership with NLBHA.

Join us for the following:

Information and resources

Free health sreenings

Interactive workshops

Family-friendly activities

Snacks, music and raffles

Talk Saves Lives
2026-05-01 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver)
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.

About the Presenter

Enrique López-Escalera, JCL, STL, LMSW

Enrique 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.

1.5 CEUs are provided.

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2026 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference
2026-09-09 08:00 - 2026-09-11 17:00 (America/Denver)
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!

The 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.

This 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!

This 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!
