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Luis M. Garcia, Psy.D . May 31, 2013

Luis M. Garcia, Psy.D . May 31, 2013. Engaging Latino Families with Effective Mental Health Prevention and Treatment Programs. Community Partnerships, Keys to Enriching Services.

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Luis M. Garcia, Psy.D . May 31, 2013

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  1. Luis M. Garcia, Psy.D.May 31, 2013 Engaging Latino Families with Effective Mental Health Prevention and Treatment Programs

  2. Community Partnerships, Keys toEnriching Services • Pacific Clinics has a long history of experience in working with diverse communities in providing mental health and substance abuse services. • Our programs include: • AB 109 • FSP Full Service Partnership • Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall

  3. Level One: Traditional We partner with many local agencies and organizations. Federal, state and County. • Law enforcement • Schools • Department of Children Services • Department of Probation • Hospitals • Health Care Providers • Housing Department 2 Levels of Partnerships

  4. Beauty Salons • Local Latino Markets • Faith Community Churches • City Programs • Y.M.C.A., soccer, basketball, football,swimming, etc. • Faith Healers (curanderos, sobadores) • Sports Studio, e.g. dance, boxing, martial arts, etc. Non-Traditional Grass Roots

  5. Ron Artes Visits Eastmont Intermediate

  6. Current disparities in mental health care for Latinos are severe, persistent, and well documented (Alegria, Mulvaney-Day, Torres, et al., 2007; Alderete, Vega, Kolody, and Aguilar-Gaxiola, 2000; Vega, Kolody, Aguilar-Gaxiola, et al., 1999; Woodward, Dwinell, and Arons, 1995). Latinos have less access to mental health services than do whites, are less likely to receive needed care, and are more likely to receive poor quality care when treated. Source: Community-Defined Solutions for Latino Mental Health Care Disparities CaliforniaReducing Disparities Project Latino Strategic Planning Workgroup Population Report, Sept 2012

  7. Number of Clients Comparison of Total Client Served to (Holzer) Targets By Ethnicity/Race, Statewide Fiscal Year 06/07 CSI Data as of 11/18/2008 Ethnicity/Race

  8. Comparison of Total Clients Served to (Holzer) Targets By Gender Statewide Fiscal Year 06/0 CSI Data as of 11/18/08

  9. Comparison of Total Clients Served to (Holzer) Targets By Age Group Statewide Fiscal Year 06/07 CSI Data as of 11/18/08

  10. Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall • MHS → funded by Schiff-Cardenas; started the program/ services in 2003. FY 12-13 about 130 unduplicated cases • COD → funded by DOJ started the program/services in2008. FY 12-13 about 30 unduplicated cases • The Main Focus of Treatment is: • Crisis Intervention • Stabilization

  11. Most of the Diagnosis are: • Co-occuring Disorders • Anxiety • Depression • Conduct Disorders Most of the youth are very anxious,because they are waiting for adjudication(3 options) • Juvenile Camp • Residential Treatment • Home on Probation

  12. “The more we can assist community wide efforts in educating people through many channels, the easier it is for communities and families to understand mental illness.” Luis M. Garcia, Psy.D., July 2006 Latino Communities Conclusions:

  13. Thank You ! Together we can make a Difference!

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