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Addressing Emotional Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: the Role of Promotores in Delivering Integrated Mental Health Care and Social Services

Moon, K. J., Montiel, G. I., Cantero, P. J., Nawaz, S.

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Peer Review Study

Organizational Change/ Development
Outreach/ Education/ Communications
Policy Change/ Development
Healthcare Access and Quality
Social and Community Context
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
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Mitigation and Prevention

This article discusses a promotora-led intervention designed to provide support for invidividuals with behavioral health needs and with connection to supports to address the social determinants of health. The program was being implemented prior to the onset of COVID-19, but compares usage and need by analyzing the data pre- and post-COVID-19. Service usage and needs such as access to food, housing, and financial assistance were noted trends post-pandemic.

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Outcomes of Interest

Priority Population(s)

Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx

Setting(s) of Implementation

Community

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2019-2020