Austin Latinx Chicanx Behavioral Health Network
The Austin Latinx Chicanx Behavioral Health Network (LCBHN) was launched in September 2019 to provide a space for Latinx/Chicanx persons interested in the design, delivery, and cultural appropriateness of behavioral health policies, programs, services and supports for LatinX/ChicanX persons living with or impacted by mental health, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities.
Network members include behavioral health professionals; university/college students; consumers; youth and their families; faith-based leaders; community leaders and community members; and anyone interested in LatinX/ChicanX issues.
The network meets monthly to provide announcements and resources, discuss best and innovative practices, facilitate conversation in relevant topics by subject matter experts, coordinate and align available assets, and identify gaps and proposed solutions. The group also promotes networking opportunities to sustain ongoing collaboration, professional development, and support.
The focus on the LatinX/ChicanX population has the potential to improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of health care providers and stakeholders in the design, delivery, and cultural appropriateness of behavioral health services and influence the conversation away from individual mental illness towards a population health approach and systems-level change. In addition, this network focused on LatinX/ChicanX can potentially serve as a model for other communities to replicate.
For more information or to subscribe and receive LCBHN emails, contact Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa.
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