Enhancing Latino Behavioral Health in Douglas County

Latinos in Douglas County face alarming behavioral health disparities stemming from systemic barriers like language limitations, cultural stigma, and inadequate access to bilingual mental health services. This disconnect perpetuates cycles of untreated mental illness, heightened stress, and community-wide vulnerability.

The Need

Suicide rates among Hispanic individuals have risen by over 30% in the past decade, reflecting the devastating impact of unmet behavioral health needs​ (1)​. Behavioral health services for Latinos are often inaccessible due to a lack of bilingual providers, a gap which is exacerbated by the rapid growth of the Latino population in Douglas County (2)..

Transformative and impactful support services.

Julissa Soto

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