Latino Center For Prevention & Action In Health & Welfare

Emotional Wellness

The Latino Health Access Emotional Wellness program’s four core support groups address a range of topics, including but not limited to: domestic violence, generational trauma, mental health stigma, women’s health and human trafficking. Established in the early 2000s as one of the few Spanish-language programs, these support groups have served as critical access points for women and children- many of whom are survivors of domestic violence- and connected them with emergency services, mental health resources, and community-based health systems navigation. Additionally, Promotoras conduct home visits to eligible participants, many of them older adults, to increase access to services.

Promotor Learning Institute

The Promotor Learning Institute provides comprehensive training and support for Community Health Workers/Promotores and the organizations they serve. All our programs are available in In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid formats to best suit your needs. CHWs/Promotor Services Our foundational program offers 40 hours of theoretical instruction across 12 modules, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Promotor model and essential CHW competencies. Training can be tailored to meet your organization’s specific needs. Practicum: 40 hours Hands-on practicum hours can be completed directly at your organization as part of their on-the-job training, or through supervised experience with our seasoned Promotoras in our established in-house programs Core Competencies & Accreditation At LHA, we believe that promotores’ most important competencies are those they already had before coming to the training. The purpose of the training, then, is to build on people’s own experiences so that they may reflect on, analyze, critique, and increase their understanding of a variety of issues that affect health and well-being. Participants will increase their skills to assist, educate, and inform their community in a way that stimulates creativity, inclusion, participation, commitment, reciprocity, reflection and action.

Feeding Hope/ LHA Food Bank

In response to the growing need for access to food at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, LHA partnered with local food banks to organize a weekly food distribution event, serving over 500 families per week. It is held every Friday at the LHA main building parking lot from 11 am – 2 pm, walk-thru only. Diapers are provided every second Friday of the month.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

The Community Engagement & Advocacy (CEA) program advances health equity through community-led policy, systems, environmental and social change. What We Offer Promotores work alongside low-income residents to: - Build community leadership - Increase awareness of social determinants of health - Facilitate civic participation - Lead advocacy health campaigns Focus Areas: - Housing justice & tenant protections - Community-driven development - Restorative justice

Diabetes Self-Management and Heart Disease Prevention

Our program helps community members take control of their health through culturally relevant education, peer support, and personalized guidance. Led by Spanish-speaking Promotores, this 10-week program combines interactive learning with real-life strategies to help participants manage diabetes, improve blood pressure, improve A1c levels, and prevent complications. Participants also receive one-on-one support to overcome barriers and connect to healthcare and community resources.