Program areas at Centro Latino Latinoamericano
Children & Family Services & Organic Garden Program-Children & Family Services - Provide comprehensive human services, such as enrollment assistance for health insurance & food stamps, food boxes, housing search & rent assistance, & support for those experiencing domestic violence. We also assist individuals searching for employment, help prepare resumes, & complete job applications. Our team supports family growth and development by offering evidence-based, culturally responsive parenting education, & family literacy classes. We also offered specific services for those impacted with Covid-19. Organic Gardening Program - Provide Latino & immigrant families with opportunities to grow their own organic food in six community gardens managed by our organization; along with supplies, workshops, community-building events, & one-on-one support.
Education, Translation, Outreach & Communication, & Small Business Development - Adult Education - Provide a variety of classes to help adult immigrants gain essential communication & work skills. Current classes include multiple levels of ESL, Computer, Citizenship Exam Prep, & Oregon Driver License Exam prep.Translation - Offer document translation for clients needing English translations of legal documents from Spanish-speaking countries for immigration and into Spanish for local businesses and agencies needing translation for outreach, marketing, and educational materials.Outreach & Communication - Implement a variety of in-person and electronic communication strategies to help the Spanish-speaking , Latino community access critical information, local resources, and services. Also assist local organizations connect to this community.Small Business Development - Helping Latino entrepreneurs launch, or strengthen, their small businesses through a 12-week business class, technical assistance, business incubators, workshops, advocacy, and referrals to resources.
Addictions Treatment & Mental Health Counseling - Addictions Treatment - Conduct individual and group counseling with youth and adults and treat alcohol, drug, and problem gambling addiction. We also provide peer support services and youth substance use prevention services.Mental Health Counseling - Provide individual, couples and family psychotherapy services for Oregon Health Plan beneficiaries and the uninsured in a culturally and linguistically appropriate setting.