El Futuro

Clinical Services. We provide outpatient mental health treatment, including therapy, psychiatry, substance use, case management, and group programs, to Latino individuals in central NC. FY22 service accomplishments included:(1)Services provided to 2,102 individuals;(2)13,744 treatment sessions provided; and(3)74% of individuals served experienced clinical and/or functional improvements or stabilization.

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. FY22 accomplishments include:(1)9 community fiestas were held;(2)1,724 individuals attended community fiestas; and(3)6 partnerships were established or strengthened for further community engagement opportunities in our therapeutic green space.

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. FY22 accomplishments include:(1)The virtual community of learning grew to over 1,300 members;(2)831 individuals participated in webinars, case consultations, and/or technical assistance / consultation activities;(3)30 professionals completed a Learning Cohort series and associated, tangible capstone projects to improve Latino mental health throughout the state; and(4)94.7% of participating providers indicated improved competencies / skills in serving Latino families.