Puerto Rico

Migrant Health Center, Western Region, Inc.

Project Summary

The PR-RCORP-BHS program will aid in responding to notable needs rural communities face relating to high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally competent care, by increasing access to and utilization of prevention, treatment, and recovery services to improve the care for those affected by behavioral health conditions, which may include substance use disorders (SUD), opioid use disorders (OUD), and mental health (MH).

Point of Contact

Dr. Tania Rodriguez

Consortium Members

Camuy Health Services, Inc.

PR

Centro de Salud de Lares

PR

Centro de Servicio Primarios de Salud, Patillas Inc.

PR

HPM Foundation, Inc.

PR

Migrant Health Center Western Region, Inc.

PR

Puerto Rico Primary Care Association

PR

Intended Audience

Age

Children (0-12)
Adolescents (13-17)
Young Adult (18-24)
Adult (25-64)
Older Adult (65+)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino/Latinx

Health Status

People with/at risk for OUD or SUD
People who inject drugs
People with/at risk for co-occurring conditions as a result of SUD (eg cirrhosis, HIV, hepatitis)
People with/at risk for co-occurring conditions (mental illness, eating disorders, etc.)
People in recovery from OUD/SUD

Health Access

Uninsured or underinsured
Medicaid or Medicare recipients
Medically underserved

Economic

Low-Income/Persons Living at or Near Poverty-Level
Unemployed Persons

Special Populations

Racial and Ethnic Minorities
People Experiencing Homelessness
Pregnant and Parenting Women
Veterans
Justice-Involved/Incarcerated Persons
LGBTQ+ Populations
People Experiencing Food Insecurity

Other Target Populations

Families of People With OUD/SUD
Healthcare Workers and Providers
Law Enforcement and First Responders
People With Low Health Literacy
Non-English Speakers

Counties Served

Counties Served
Adjuntas Municipio, PR
Anasco Municipio, PR
Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR
Camuy Municipio, PR
Catano Municipio, PR
Ceiba Municipio, PR
Coamo Municipio, PR
Culebra Municipio, PR
Jayuya Municipio, PR
Lares Municipio, PR
Las Marias Municipio, PR
Maricao Municipio, PR
Maunabo Municipio, PR
Orocovis Municipio, PR
Rio Grande Municipio, PR
Salinas Municipio, PR
San Juan Municipio, PR
Santa Isabel Municipio, PR
Utuado Municipio, PR
Vieques Municipio, PR
Yauco Municipio, PR