Purpose
The Hispanic or Latino community in the United States is vastly diverse. The challenges that it faces are equally sizable and diverse in nature. Mental health resources available but limited. The Latino community remains largely underserved. The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) is committed to advocating, supporting, and offering resources in response to these needs.
This toolkit was created to provide easy access to important mental health resources to include alcohol and drugs, tobacco use, mental health conditions, trauma, and suicide. The resources have a specific scope. They were created with and for the Hispanic and Latino community. Cultural sensitivity, diversity, and humility served as guidelines in producing these resources in both English and Spanish.
The toolkit speaks in the language of those we serve, using our own voice and expressions. It captures our unique way of looking at life. It expresses the challenges, hopes, tears, and joys that interweave our common life as Hispanics and Latinos.
The resiliency that characterizes the Latino community is inspiring. Providing basic information is the primary purpose of this toolkit. It is offered with the hope that it is shared often and to individuals you serve and support.
The National Latino Behavioral Health Association wishes to recognize Morehouse University for underwriting this project and to the NLBHA team for helping produce this user-friendly toolkit as part of the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network Strategic Partner initiative.
How to Use this Toolkit
Knowledge and resources about mental health and the challenges faced by Hispanics and Latinos are critical for the healing of the community. NLBHA intends for this toolkit to be user-friendly and to have wide dissemination in the community. Knowledge and resources about mental health and the challenges faced by Hispanics and Latinos are critical for the healing of the community. NLBHA intends for this toolkit to be user-friendly and to have wide dissemination in the community. The toolkit has been prepared in English and Spanish. The resources provided include links to factsheets, infographics and booklets. A table of contents and page number of key resources available. Each resource is introduced with a brief synopsis of the material covered. For easy access, a link is provided that will take the user directly to the resource. By clicking this link, the user can read the information online and also duplicate the material for training purposes or wider distribution. Informing ourselves about mental and behavioral health helps us to make healthier decisions. Sharing this information contributes to the well-being of the community. The goal is to thrive as a Hispanic and Latino community. Wholesome information is now a click away. We encourage you to share this document electronically, or if you prefer you can copy this and share it. This document was produced so that it can be made available at no charge to anyone who uses it. It can also be found at www.nlbha.org and we encourage you to have it on your website so that it can be shared to even more Latino communities.
| Image | Title | Summary | hf:tax:doc_tags |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Too many people experience suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress without the support and care … | prevention suicide website |
 | Men’s Health Month – Overview | On average, men in the United States die at a rate five years younger than … | infographic men |
 | What is Cinco de Mayo and How does it Affect Hispanic/Latino Communities? | This two-page infographic addresses, in a culturally respectful approach, a popular civic celebration in the … | infographic alcohol holiday |
 | Marijuana Prevention Among Hispanic and Latino Youth | Preventing the use of marijuana among Latino and Hispanic youth is the focus of this … | prevention infographic marijuana smoking |
 | A Deeper Look into Labor and Sex Trafficking in the United States | Human trafficking is a major social problem. This is a worldwide phenomenon that affects women, … | infographic trafficking |
 | Domestic Violence Prevention Amongst Hispanic and Latino Communities | In a non-stigmatizing language, the issue of domestic violence (DV) among Hispanic and Latino communities … | prevention booklet violence |
 | Hispanic Stress and Resilience During the Holidays | Resilience is understood as the resources – both personal and collective, that help individuals and … | infographic holiday stress webinar |
 | Women’s History Month: Honoring Latina’s Resilience | The current work is an electronic booklet that renders an homage to Latin women and … | booklet women |
 | Smoking and Vaping in the Americas: Policy Implications for Prevention | This infographic provides helpful and evidence-based information regarding the negative consequences of smoking and vaping. … | infographic smoking prevention |
 | Grief and Loss in Hispanic and Latino Communities | While loss and grief are universal human experiences, there are specific cultural aspects that must … | infographic grief loss |
 | Suicide Among Hispanic and Latino Communities 2.0 | This booklet is a follow-up to previous infographic materials that address suicide among Hispanic and … | booklet suicide |
