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Presented at the 21st Annual Research Conference
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Presenting: Henri Treadwell
All Authors for this paper: Henri Treadwell
Presentation Type: element of symposium
Synopsis: Community Voices: Health Care for the Underserved is a program designed to work with the community to plan and undertake local, culturally appropriate improvements to strengthen the medical and dental safety net for those left out of the system. This presentation will highlight the 13 sites designated as Learning Laboratories, the incorporation of community health workers into the very fiber of the plan, their role as connectors to health and well-being for the underserved.
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Presenting: Britt Rios-Ellis
All Authors for this paper: Britt Rios-Ellis
Presentation Type: element of symposium
Synopsis: The De Blanco y Negro a Colores: Entendiendo la Depresión Project represents the culmination of several efforts pertaining to Latino mental health. Community participatory research techniques, grounded in the Community Health Outreach Model, were used to guide the development of the project and related evaluation. The presentation will provide an overview of the project, key points to consider if working with promotores, and results of the project-specific evaluation.
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Session Number: 14 Room: Salon H
Presenting: Mareasa Isaacs
All Authors for this paper: Mareasa Isaacs
Presentation Type: brief symposium
Synopsis: Individuals and families from culturally diverse communities often utilize natural helpers for assistance in behavioral health issues and navigating the complexities of mainstream helping systems. This session will examine the role of natural helpers in behavioral health care, strategies for measuring their impact and effectiveness, and models that incorporate natural helpers (for example, promotoras, indigenous Alaskan Natives, in-home family workers, peer support) in the mainstream provider system.
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Session Time: 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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Presenting: Maggie Sanchez
All Authors for this paper: Maggie Sanchez
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Synopsis: Promotoras are community members that have familiarity with local resources, understand their neighborhood’s social issue, promote healthy living, and encourage community residents to access needed health and human social services. The RAICES/ Promotoras Project incorporated promotoras into existing school-linked Family and School Support Teams (FASST) to more effectively serve students with SED and their families. This presentation will provide an overview the incorporation of promotoras outreach workers and highlight the impact for Hispanic/Latino families.
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