Health Services
Mental Health
Mental health is essential to well-being and leading a healthy life. Hispanics are in great need of mental health services due to historical and sociocultural factors, and this need has only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hispanics, compared to non-Hispanics, are at higher risk for severe mental illness, such as:
Depression
Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Suicide Ideation
Discrimination
Poverty
Trauma from immigration journeys
Social Isolation
Emotional Stress
Due to the stigmatization of mental health and other barriers, Hispanics are also less likely to obtain treatment. Some of these barriers are related to:
Language
Access to Health Insurance
Income
Transportation
Technology
Housing
Immigration Status
Stigma
Awareness of mental health conditions or mental health services
63%
Hispanic adults in the U.S. report not being able to stop or control worrying
22%
Hispanic youth in the U.S. report depressive symptoms
13%
Students in grades 6-12 in Indiana seriously considered attempting suicide in the last year
Services Offered
NIHHC works to overcome barriers, increase access to mental health services, and reduce the risk of developing serious mental health conditions through preventative health screenings and educational programs that equip community members with the tools to prevent maladaptive coping strategies and support personal growth and good mental health.
Health Screenings
NIHHC offers a variety of health screenings free of cost or at low cost. Health screenings can help you identify health conditions before you have symptoms, when they may be easier to treat. NIHHC’s bilingual staff will help you understand your results and determine next steps. Learn more >
Education
NIHHC offers educational resources in Spanish regarding information on mental health. Resources include informational videos and other informative materials. Learn More >
Referrals
Our bilingual certified Community Health Workers (CHWs) can refer you to affordable and appropriate health care services in our area, including physicians, social workers, and health care facilities. Learn more >
Interpretation Services
Interpretation services are available for health care services. NIHHC’s bilingual staff who are trained in cultural sensitivity and health-related services can assist you with getting access to the health care services you need. Learn more >
Educational Programs
Bienvenido (Welcome!)
Bienvenido is a strengths-based mental health promotion curriculum that focuses on building the emotional and behavioral health of Hispanic immigrants and helps reduce the risk of reliance on maladaptive coping strategies. The program aims to improve the lives of recent immigrants by teaching them techniques that help them improve their self-esteem, overcome their depression and anxiety, and improve their overall communication skills.