El Futuro

Training, education, & consultation services (tecs). Training, technical assistance, and capacity building support for other mental health and allied professionals serving latino families around the state in order to build the workforce in a field with a critical shortage, reduce isolation and burnout, and ultimately improve latino mental health outcomes. Fy24 accomplishments include: (1) 2,052 individuals participated in webinars, case consultations, technical assistance / consultation activities, or other learning activities; (2) 8 webinars were provided; (3) 11 echo case consultation sessions were provided; (4) 3 national conference presentations were made.

Community engagement services. We provide opportunities for community members to engage with each other and other community resources, reduce isolation, celebrate vibrant identities, and boost ethnic pride all of which boost protective factors for mental health and therefore help to prevent more significant challenges in the future. Fy23 accomplishments include: (1) 25 community fiestas or other public-facing events were held; (2) 2,354 individuals attended community fiestas or other public-facing events; and (3) 40 partnerships were established or strengthened for further community engagement opportunities in our therapeutic green space.