Taking part in testifying before the Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs leading to the development of the first bilingual/bicultural psychiatric impatient and out-patient units in the City of New York.
Fostering awareness of Hispanic mental health issues by disseminating cutting edge Mental Health knowledge through our annual meetings and local conferences.
Participation through its members in the Minority Advisory Committee of the State Office of Mental Health to create culturally relevant mental health services for the Hispanic population. Chairmanship of the Underserved Populations Sub-Committee of the New York State Assembly/Senate Standing Committee on Mental Health Task Force 2003)
Leadership on Mental Health Issues on the 2003 Health Disparities Conferences of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Representation at conferences such as: Somos el Futuro, World Health Organization, Mental Health Workers Without Borders, World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Head Start, Cosmos.
Provided direct Services for Project Liberty, NYS Oficce of Mental Health, and other government and non-for-profit organizations after September 11, 2001.
Providing valuable information on clinical issues pertinent to the Hispanic community.
Maintaining continuing education programs for members and interested professionals.
