Initiative

La Mesita

A growing network of 1300+ professionals across North Carolina and beyond providing behavioral health services and support to the Latinx immigrant community. We connect with other professionals, engage in didactic webinars, participate in case consultations, and more – all for FREE!

Fast Facts

Relevant Actions Action 4.2, Action 4.4
State or Local?

State

Counties

All

Lead Agency

El Futuro

Type of Agency

Nonprofit

Impact
  • Engaged over 1300 individuals interested in networking around improving mental health care for the Latino/Latina/Latinx community. 
  • Provided over 50 free learning opportunities around the topic of Latino mental health.
  • Offered free or low cost Continuing Education Credits to mental health professionals around the topic of Latino Mental Health.
Next Steps

Continued targeted outreach into rural and/or underserved communities with larger per capita Hispanic/Latino populations.

Primary Funders
  • The Duke Endowment
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield NC Foundation
  • NC Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC)
Contact

Molly Hayes

Active Counties