The CARE of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders in Primary and Integrated Care Services for Hispanic Communities — Webinar Tuesday, December 17, 12 p.m. ET

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8LVbBLBSQXuUwREPDk1VBw?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=0cdade3dd4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_11_21_02_16_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-306d1291b5-167840245#/registration The webinar on The CARE of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders in Primary and Integrated Care Services for Hispanic Communities explores the intersection of mental health, substance use, and integrated healthcare within Hispanic communities. Participants will gain insights into current mental health and substance use trends affecting this population, providing a foundation for understanding their unique needs. The session will define integrated healthcare, highlighting the evidence supporting its implementation and necessity for improved outcomes. Attendees will learn about prevention strategies, assessment tools, and the integration of behavioral treatments into primary care tailored to Hispanic patients. Various integrated care models, including multidisciplinary approaches and culturally specific healthcare languages, will be discussed to enhance care delivery. The webinar will also address key facilitators and barriers to integration, such as policy frameworks and payment models. Lastly, it will examine the implications of integrating mental health and substance use disorder treatments into primary care for the advancement of equity in Hispanic healthcare. The presentation will be led by Dr. Héctor Colón-Rivera a quadruple board-certified adolescent, adult, and addiction psychiatrist. He is the Medical Director of the Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Inc. Behavioral Health Program (APM), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of Hispanic communities in the Philadelphia region through direct behavior and substance use disorder services. Dr. Colon-Rivera serves as a clinical advisor for the Advisory on Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee for Pennsylvania and the Opioid State Targeted Response Technical Assistance senior advisor in Puerto Rico. Additional resources include: Risk, Resilience, and Attachment in Latine Immigrants: Research and Clinical Considerations https://hispaniclatinobehavioralhealth.org/product/risk-resilience-and-attachment-in-latine-immigrants-research-and-clinical-considerations/?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=0cdade3dd4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_11_21_02_16_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-306d1291b5-167840245