For 10 years, the Latino Behavioral Health Center has been working to reduce behavioral health disparities in Utah's Latino community.
According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, only 36% of Hispanic and Latino adults across the country who needed mental health services received them, compared to 52% of white adults.
"When you're trying to share your inner thoughts, your frustrations, your trauma, language can become problematic in your own native language," Alegre said."Imagine trying to have this conversation with someone you can't relate to." Alegre says 10-12 different countries are represented among the center's staff members, all from Central America, South America and Europe.
"This space was intentionally created to make sure those that came in feel comfortable. When you walk around, you'll see two living rooms, two seating areas, a coffee shop area, a dining table, a kitchen, you see a home," Alegre said.
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