The Latine Mental Health Program (LMHP) expands access to high-quality, culturally responsive mental health care for Latine communities. Rooted in the values of cultural humility, equity, and community partnership, the program prepares graduate students to become clinicians who are both culturally and, when applicable, linguistically responsive to the diverse needs of Latine populations.
Through a combination of coursework, clinical training, research, and outreach, LMHP students gain the knowledge and experience needed to provide mental and behavioral health services to Latine clients. The program emphasizes the importance of cultural humility in all aspects of mental health practice, while also offering opportunities for students with Spanish proficiency to engage in direct service delivery with Spanish-speaking clients.
With the goal of providing socially and culturally responsive clinical care, LMHP students have access to cultural consultations and Spanish language interpreters . Bilingual students may be matched with Spanish-speaking supervisors and placed in practicum teams serving Spanish-speaking clients, further strengthening their skills in bilingual clinical practice.
In addition to clinical work, LMHP students participate in research and scholarship that address mental health disparities and promote care for Latine populations. Community work and engagement is also a core component of the program, with opportunities for students to collaborate with local organizations through health fairs, psychoeducational workshops, and other outreach opportunities.
By graduation, students are equipped to integrate cultural and linguistic responsiveness into their professional roles, contribute to scholarship on Latine mental health, and advocate for improved access to care in diverse communities.\
Students in SGP’s academic programs (i.e., Master’s in Applied Clinical Psychology, PsyD in Clinical Psychology, PhD in Clinical Psychology) have access to some parts of the programs. Students who complete the academic courses, clinical practice, community outreach, and research requirements are awarded certificates of achievement.