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Latino/a/x Collaborative

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The Latino/a/x Collaborative promotes holistic practices to support physical, mental and spiritual health in the Latino/a/x community.

Description

The collaborative aims to eliminate stigma, oppression, racism and poverty, and advocate for culturally responsive services that respect heritage, language and family values. The initiative is supported by Behavioral Health & Recovery Services through its Office of Diversity & Equity.

Service Focus

Reducing stigma, increasing access to behavioral health and social services, integrating culture and spirituality into care and promoting resilience and wellness for Latino/a/x individuals and families.

Membership

  • Open to community members, providers, clients, family members and stakeholders
  • Leadership is shared by co-chairs (Gloria Cahuich Gonzalez and Patricia Ramirez)
  • Funded by the Mental Health Services Act

Key Functions

  • Builds partnerships to address mental health and social determinants in the Latino/a/x community
  • Provides outreach, education and stigma reduction efforts
  • Advocates for culturally and linguistically appropriate services
  • Serves as a community voice in countywide health equity planning

Contact

Dr. Gabriela Perez (she/her/ella), Co-chair
gapreez@smcgov.org 

Pati Ramirez (she/her/ella), Co-Chair
pati@alasdreams.com