Mental Health – Latinx Community Resources

Western Psychological & Counseling Services, Portland NE

https://www.westernpsych.com/locations/western-conexiones

Locations:  https://www.westernpsych.com/locations 

Options Counseling and Family Services

https://wp.options.org

Morrison Child & Family Services-Beaverton, Gresham, Oregon City, Sandy Blvd, Portland

https://morrisonkids.org/programs/clinic-based-outpatient/

Center for Hope and Safety

https://hopeandsafety.org

University of Oregon

https://education.uoregon.edu/community-outreach-and-services

Pacific University

https://www.pacificu.edu/about/community/healthcare-clinics/pacific-psychology-comprehensive-health-clinic

George Fox University-Tigard Campus

https://www.georgefox.edu/clinics/portland-counseling-training-center/index.html

Find a Therapist

Psychology Today

Directory for Latinx/Hispanic Therapist

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hispanic-and-latino


Noemi Legaspi Counseling

Woodburn 

(503) 867-1511

e:  noemilegaspicounseling@gmail.com

FB: Noemi Legaspi Counseling

https://www.facebook.com/Noemi-Legaspi-Counseling-333901827311478

Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapist. I work with all ages; infant and toddler mental health, children and adolescent counseling, and adult counseling. Many of my clients have a history of trauma. Also, I’m a behavior consultant and do immigration evaluations. 

Dr. Sergio Ochoa

sergio8a10@hotmail.com

503-810-4582

Dr. Ochoa Resume

SMART Centros de Inteligencia    

Mental health specialist with over 40 years experience. Dr Ochoa is an expert in trauma and he is culturally trained with Indigenous Mesoamerican community sensitivity and approach.

Disaster Distress Helpline

Call: 1-800-985-5990 (press “2” for bilingual support)

Text: “TalkWithUs” (English) or “Hablanos” (Spanish) to 66746

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

Free bilingual mental health support is available 24/7 via phone or text. Counselors will listen with patience and without judgment, provide counseling for emotional distress, offer coping tips, and connect you with local resources.

There is no need to give any identifying information. The counselor may ask you for some basic information at the end of the call, but these questions are optional and are intended to help SAMHSA keep track of the types of calls it receives.

Oregon Mental Health Support Services 

Oregon Behavioral Health Support Line 

Call 1-800-923-HELP (4357)

Help is free and available 24/7. Language interpreters are available.

Oregon Behavioral Health Support Line, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, is an emotional support and resource referral line that can assist anyone who is struggling and seeking support. Callers do not need to be in a crisis to contact this line. 

Many of us are juggling concerns about wildfires and smoke, COVID-19, political unrest, financial instability, and more, in addition to the everyday things we personally struggle with. 

Disasters can leave us feeling increased anxiety, worry, anger, or depression. In these challenging times, we provide emotional support, mental health triage, drug and alcohol counseling, or just connection with a person who cares.

If you or a loved one is feeling worried, upset, or overwhelmed, give us a call. Our call counselor will listen, assess your needs, and problem-solve with referral to community services and resources if needed.

Oregon Health Authority: contacts for crisis services for each county in Oregon

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PREVENTIONWELLNESS/SAFELIVING/SUICIDEPREVENTION/Pages/crisislines.aspx

Lines for Life:  a suicide prevention organization with specific resources for youth, military personnel and their families, and those affected by substance abuse problems.

https://www.linesforlife.org/

Oregon School Based Mental Health Centers:  

https://osbha.org/blogs/jessicaosbhaorg/covid-19-update-which-sbhcs-are-open-oregon?fbclid=IwAR2c3YoO5Z2_l_62WtuCmM0eINBe6sIy7-zmr0lH6SOQISOhLZbd1PngWR4

Oregon Youth Line

https://oregonyouthline.org/

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Recursos en español

National Resources 

National Institute for Mental Health

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

Mental Health Bilingual Brochures & Fact Sheets

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/index.shtml


Mental Health Associations

NAMI

https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Latinx-Hispanic

Mental Health America

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/latinxhispanic-communities-and-mental-health

American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org

American Psychiatric Association

https://www.psychiatry.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Oregon Chapter

https://afsp.org/chapter/oregon

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Mental Health Disparities: Hispanics and Latinos

Mental Health America

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/latinxhispanic-communities-and-mental-health

U.S. Department of Health-Hispanics

https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=69

D’Amore Mental Health

https://damorementalhealth.com/the-effects-of-child-abuse-and-childhood-trauma/ 


Podcasts

Acá entre nos

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-aca-entre-nos-43061974/

Beyond Resilience Life

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-beyond-resilience-life-dr- lydiana-cjR4EqQTgrs/   

De pueblo, católico y gay

https://anchor.fm/de-pueblo-catlico-y-gay

Se Regalan Dudas

https://www.seregalandudas.com

Through the Eyes of a Therapist

https://throughtheeyesofatherapist.org

Therapy Talks

https://anchor.fm/therapytalks

Nopal Kwenz

https://nopalkweenz.podbean.com

YouTube 

Panic Attacks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=p2dYsElPVro&feature=emb_title

Cielo Vanessa

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2UfVhMxDzYlwnz002eKh7Q

Vivir con ansiedad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqCHkI-RMXg

Armonia Emocional

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=14&v=auvwTuea7-k&feature=emb_logo

Fundación Relaciones Sanas

Como ayuda a un amigo que està pasando por un mmento difíl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1599&v=az_N5jCMIZs&feature=emb_title

YouTube Videos

The Kids are not Alright:  The Mental Health Crisis Affect

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bovfmAZZMc

Latinos NOT Talking About Mental Health

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGBOhQJ9qvY

Latino Men Try Therapy for the First Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=SC9eisJikwc&feature=emb_logo

Salud Mental

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=579&v=bOWbQ2w4nGc&feature=emb_logo

Latina Celebrity Opens Up About Mental Health

http://www.latina.com/entertainment/celebrity/demi-lovato-launches-mental-health-awareness-campaign

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA26d737YFw

Apps en Espanol 

Bambú 

https://appbambu.com

UCLA Health

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ucla-mindful/id1459128935?ls=1

Substance Abuse

The Recovery Village Ridgefield 

https://www.ridgefieldrecovery.com/treatments/co-occurring-disorders/

https://www.drugrehab.com/co-occurring-disorder/

Alcohol Help (Alcohol + Mental Illness)

https://www.alcoholhelp.com/alcohol/mental-illness/

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Five Warning Signs of Mental Illness

  • Long-lasting sadness or irritability.
  • Extremely high and low moods.
  • Excessive fear, worry, or anxiety.
  • Social withdrawal.
  • Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits.

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Despite mental illnesses’ reach and prevalence, stigma and misunderstanding are also, unfortunately, widespread.

That is why each year, during the first week of October, NAMI and participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness. Each year, we educate the public, fight stigma and provide support. And each year, our movement grows stronger.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. There are many support services and treatment options that may help.”

Source: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week

For more information go to: WWW.NAMI.ORG/HOME

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National Alliance on Mental Illness of Clackamas County (NAMI Clackamas)

Compartiendo Esperanza: Understanding Emotional Health

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, support and research, and is committed to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need.

In the Latino community, there is little information and understanding about mental health and high levels of stigma. NAMI Clackamas has a variety of programs that target the Latino community.

Compartiendo Esperanza: Understanding Emotional Health is a bilingual program specifically tailored for the Latino community. It includes a 90-minute interactive presentation to be given in different settings (community centers, churches, PTA meetings, etc.)

Program Goals:

Develop positive and lasting relationships with Latino organizations. Educate Latinos about mental health problems, signs, symptoms, treatment and support.  Address mental health stigma in the Latino community by providing science- based information on mental health. Increase understanding and awareness of mental health recovery. Introduce NAMI education and support programs to the Latino community.

For questions about this program and other services available in Spanish through NAMI Clackamas, please contact:

Yvette Mata Rivas
Latino Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
Coordinadora del desarollo comunitario de Latinos y voluntarios
yvette@namicc.org