Hispanic Heritage Month – Celebrate, Honor, Support
Honoring Culture & History
Join us in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate the cultures, history and contributions from those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America – and we highlight our work with these communities.
Breaking the Stigma
When it comes to suicide prevention and mental health support, one size does not fit all.
While our community partners in Oregon have made huge progress toward mental health equity and bolstering support resources, Hispanic communities also face many barriers to accessing mental health support. Below are a few examples:
- Shortage of clinics with Spanish-speaking providers
- Cultural stigma around mental illness
- Barriers to health insurance/affording care
Mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why we’re working to ensure mental health support is tailored and accessible to Oregon’s Hispanic communities.
Bilingual Suicide Prevention Training
Spanish Language Prevention Training
For Spanish speakers looking to understand their role in preventing suicide and feel empowered with skills/tools to help, we’re offering trainings like:
- QPR in Spanish for Latine Communities
- Mental Health First Aid in Spanish for Latine Communities
See available trainings here >
Training for Latine Cultural Awareness
For English speakers looking to better understand and prevent suicide in Latine communities:
- QPR in English – Suicide Prevention & Latine Cultural Awareness
See available trainings here >
Become a Latine Community QPR Trainer
We’re creating and supporting a statewide network of QPR trainers who will teach suicide prevention methods to parents, professionals, and other community members. We are seeking Latine individuals and Spanish-speakers in Oregon to facilitate these community trainings.
We offer instructor training in English and will have live interpretation in Spanish.
Hablemos de la Salud Mental
Read stories from our community partners, staff members, and other Latine advocates who are taking the necessary steps to promote mental health for all.
Breaking the Cycle of Stigma – Bilingual Training for Suicide Prevention
I came into a new position at Lines for Life earlier this year and established the bilingual community training program. It was important that we network and build relationships with community partners right away for the program to be successful.We started offering QPR training...
Strengthening My Community: Learning About Mental Health
The Hispanic & Latino community experiences many barriers to Mental Health. One of them is stigma. There is not as much stigma around physical health – but when it comes to mental health, there is this narrative that the only people who look for help are the “crazy” people. Another...
Together, We Can Heal
Boricuas are Resilient“Throughout our history, Puerto Rican people (boricuas) have gone through a continuing series of extreme situations, making us resilient in the face of adversity – starting with Puerto Rico’s colonization by Spain and then by the United States, and recently,...
Hablemos de la Salud Mental
Hablemos de la salud mental (let’s talk about mental health): suicide in the Hispanic community has increased by more than 70% between 2010 and 2020.Compared to other groups, Latinos/as/x in Oregon do not seek mental health care and are less likely to find help.When individuals...
La Mesa – Ofreciendo apoyo en las formas que saben hacerlo
La mesa es donde se comparten muchos momentos sagrados para las comunidades de habla hispana. Es donde las mamás cosen sus ropas juntas y los papás preparan sus ceviches favoritos. La mesa es donde se escuchan las carcajadas más sonoras y en donde tienen lugar las conversaciones...
La Mesa – How Latine Families Support Each Other, Despite Stigma
La mesa is where many sacred moments are shared for Spanish-speaking communities. It is where mamás sew their clothes together and where papás cook their famous ceviche. La mesa is where the loudest laughs are heard and where the hard conversations are had. It is the heart of...
What is Mental Health?
¿Qué es la Salud Mental? A veces se nos olvida cuidar el buen estar de nuestro cuerpo y hasta mas la mente. Durante tiempos difíciles el cuidado de nuestro cuerpo completo es difícil. Nuestros cuerpos aguantan mucho mal trato, pero igual lo aguarda. Nuestros traumas se pasan...
Support is Available
Advocating for culturally responsive healthcare, including mental health access and expertise, is imperative to improve outcomes in our communities. Lines for Life’s Equity programs partner with community organizations to provide training and support and create networks of culturally responsive services throughout Oregon and beyond.
Racial Equity Support Line
Our Racial Equity Support Line (en Español) is a safe, nonjudgmental space for people of color to get support for the challenges you face. Talk about what’s on your mind or what you’re going through with another person of color.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Individuals who speak Spanish can now connect directly to Spanish-speaking crisis counselors 24/7 by calling 988 and pressing option 2, texting “AYUDA” to 988, or chatting online at www.988lineadevida.org.
Additional Resources
Explore culturally specific community resources in Oregon
See more research about Latine/Hispanic mental health in the United States