Hispanic Counseling Center and Latino mental health

On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss how one organization is addressing the often overlooked subject of Latino mental health. The mental health stigma is a pervasive issue in many Hispanic communities, often preventing individuals from seeking the care they need. On Long Island, the Hispanic Counseling Center is working hard to break that stigma. The center provides bilingual health programs for Hispanic families in Nassau and Suffolk counties. They also offer afterschool programs for children, and they've been around for nearly 50 years. Joining us to discuss is Claudia Boyle, CEO of the Hispanic Counseling Center. She shares with us all the support services they offer to the Latino community. Meanwhile, we are in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the month, Tiempo recognizes the contributions and impact of Latino Americans to history and culture. This time, we travel to Staten Island, where many Mexicans live. Several groups there are making sure the culture and love of Mexican heritage thrives. We have a special report on that coming up. Also on our program, honoring a pioneer of the Latin music industry. Ralph Mercado transformed the promotion, management and production of salsa and tropical music. His record company was responsible for staging major Latin music events around the world. In honor of his legacy, a street in Brooklyn will be renamed after him next month. We talk to Mercado's family about the recognition and how they are keeping his legacy alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices