Mentes Fuertes
Mentes Fuertes is a collaboration between El Pueblo and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC-G) to provide free, culturally grounded mental health support to adults (18+) in North Carolina who speak Spanish, English, or Arabic.
Through 10 free, one-on-one psychoeducational sessions, participants receive tools to improve their emotional well-being, reduce stress, and build resilience. Sessions can be held in person or over the phone, making them accessible regardless of where you live in the state.
Why this program matters
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Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety affect more than 1 in 3 people—and language, cost, and access continue to be major barriers to care, especially for immigrant and non-English speaking communities.
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Mentes Fuertes addresses this gap by training and supporting Community Health Workers who deliver care in the participants’ preferred language and setting, all at no cost to them.
Who can participate?
- Adults (18+) living in North Carolina
- Speakers of Spanish & English
- No insurance, immigration status, or prior diagnosis required
- 100% free of charge
What does the program include?
- 10 individual psychoeducational skills sessions
- Support in your preferred language
- Referrals to helpful local resources
- Delivered by a trusted and trained Community Health Worker
- Virtual or in-person format based on your needs
Mental health field
The experience of working in the mental health field through the Mentes Fuertes program has been—and continues to be—deeply enriching both personally and professionally. It gives me the tremendous gratification of being able to open the door for many people in my community to find ways to live fuller lives by reducing stress, depression, and anxiety, and by breaking the stigma around mental health. The results are highly rewarding.
– Monica Drasal-Hinton, Community Investment Manager
How to get started
If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, reach out to Monica Hinton-Dinsal at monica@elpueblo.org or you could make a referral here.
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