Earlier this month, Boyle Heights Beat, a local nonprofit news organization, conducted a community survey to better understand the needs of its readers. The results highlighted a strong demand for mental health resources and support. In response, the news organization is hosting a special event panel titled,”From Fear to Care: Navigating Mental Health Amid ICE Raids.”
Latinos already face high rates of mental health maladies, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The number of Latinos in need of mental health support is expected to reach an all-time high, yet the community faces significant barriers in accessing mental health services.
In light of current circumstances, the importance of this event has become increasingly evident. Moderated by Boyle Heights Beat editor Jessica Perez, the panel will feature trauma-informed therapists and cultural healers to unpack the mental health toll of the raids on families, frontline responders and the community as a whole. They will also offer any other relevant information or resources available to impacted families. Mental health experts joining the conversation include the following:
Adriana Alejandre, a trauma therapist and founder of Latinx Therapy, a directory connecting Latinx therapists with those in search of culturally oriented therapy services.
Dr. Yanira Hernandez, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Pa’lante Therapy, which provides trauma-informed and non-colonial healing in English and Spanish.
Guillermo Ruiz Hernandez (Tata G), a P’urhépecha elder and founder of the Xangari Institute, a healing space rooted in Indigenous knowledge for BIPOC communities.
The panel is presented in partnership with L.A. TACO, CALÓ News and Los Angeles Public Press, all media partners of the Los Angeles Local News Initiative.
The event will be held online and in person with limited capacity on Wednesday, July 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible.
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