National Latino Behavioral Health Assoctiation

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The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) was established to fill a need for a unified national voice for Latino populations in the behavioral health arena and to bring attention to the great disparities that exist in areas of access, utilization, practice based research and adequately trained personnel.In March 2000, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, acknowledged the growing mental health needs of Latinos by sponsoring the National Congress for Hispanic Mental Health. A result of that historic gathering of key individuals from around the country was the founding of NLBHA. As part of its mission, NLBHA is using the national agenda and action plan created at the National Congress for Hispanic Mental Health as guideposts in improving the mental health and substance abuse needs of Latino families and communities.NLBHA is guided by a thoughtful and hard working group of individuals. Each brings a depth of experience and leadership to NLBHA.

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