Vivamos a Plenitud
Vivamos a Plenitud (“Let’s Live to the Fullest”) is a mental health program developed by NIHHC for adults. It provides preventive tools and educational resources to promote emotional, social, and physical well-being and prevent substance misuse. Its accessible session address topics such as stigma, domestic violence, and generational trauma.
Program Highlights
Offered at convenient and trusted local churches and community centers, including NIHHC’s facilities
Interactive lectures on mental health and coping strategies led by a trained bilingual facilitator
Engaging group activities designed to foster reflection, connection, and support
Exercise sessions, such as Zumba, included to support mental health
Pre and post assessments
Participants Learn
Stress management techniques
Self-care routines
Signs of common mental health disorders and their treatments
The impact of domestic violence on mental health
Risk factors for substance abuse and its consequences
Program Goals
Raise awareness of mental health and well-being
Increase knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options
Understand and challenge the cycle of violence
Explore risk factors and develop prevention and resiliency skills
Prevent substance abuse and unhealthy behaviors
Program Results
15%
Prevent substance abuse and unhealthy behaviors
9%
Decrease in viewing alcohol and drugs as practical coping mechanisms
18%
Decrease in viewing stigma around mental health issues
4%
Increase in knowledge regarding acculturation
3%
Decrease in depressive symptoms
