UW roundtable puts Latino mental health front and center
Community healthcare leaders come together to discuss the current state of mental health in Latino communities in the current tense political climate.
Community healthcare leaders come together to discuss the current state of mental health in Latino communities in the current tense political climate.
NWIRP receives approximately 1,500 inquiries for services per week and serves more than 10,000 low-income immigrants per year.
When Manzano first came across Rodriguez’s TikTok post asking to meet Latinas, she immediately answered, “I’m here.” She admits you don’t need a club to go running, but this club is more than just a reason to exercise.
“Seattle is pretty famous for the ‘Seattle Freeze’ and when you add in being Latinx, trying to build comunidad, it can be really tough.”
While Latino-owned businesses bring in an estimated $2.7 trillion annually, only 1% of funding from the top 25 venture capital and private equity firms is allocated to them.
The projects, which are designed to show leadership and empathy, have included topics and activities such as fundraising, creating cultural activities, and providing mentorship.