Community-defined Approaches for Latino Communities Impacted by SUD/OUD and Mental Health Issues Webinar Materials
During this webinar, Claudia Jasso, Chief Development Officer for RCORP Implementation grantee, Amistades, Inc. and Janet Ojeda, JBS International Technical Expert Lead will present an overview of the unique cultural context, core beliefs, and value systems that should be at the heart of understanding and engaging with Latino populations. Presenters will discuss how racial inequity, assimilation, risk factors, and historical and immigration trauma have created a landscape where there is a critical need for person centered, culturally respectful and relevant mental health and SUD/OUD supports and service delivery for Latino people. All RCORP grantees, consortium members, and key community partners are welcome to attend.
Learning Objectives:
- Obtain historical background and insight about Latino race equity issues and their contributing factors
- Build cultural competence capacity and understanding about meaningful engagement and impactful service provision among Latino people
- Learn community-defined best practices and frameworks, along with culturally rooted approaches to mental health and SUD/OUD service provision among Latino populations
Presenter(s):
- Claudia Jasso, Chief Development Officer, Amistades, Inc.
- Janet Ojeda, MPA, Technical Expert Lead, JBS International, Inc.