Haitian Mental Health Network

Host linguistically and culturally focused mental health literacy workshops for individuals, families, and caregivers. Evidence-informed workshops addressing topics that focus on promoting the emotional and psychosocial well-being of displaced individuals and families while adjusting to life in the U.S., managing fears, worries, and unpredictable transitions, and navigating systemic challenges.

The workshops last about 2.5/3 hours and are held in-person at community-based organizations, faith communities, and shelters. The primary aim of the trauma-informed workshops is to recognize the signs and symptoms of distress and offering strategies for culturally appropriate response.

Programming to build capacity among culturally and linguistically diverse providers

Opportunities for individuals who are interested in serving immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Facilitate linkages to local agencies and licensed, multi-disciplinary, providers who can provide direct clinical behavioral health services that are culturally and linguistically specific. Licensed clinical providers have capacity to work with immigrant individuals and families across the life span. Providers have immediate openings, no wait lists for services.

Language capacity – English, Haitian Creole, French, Portuguese, and Spanish 

Consultation and Training services provided to agencies, municipalities, and organizations, to enhance their awareness, knowledge, and skills in working with Haitian/immigrant individuals and families; assist in developing a deeper understanding of the belief systems and practices as well as cultural and psychological factors that affect the well-being of immigrants; and help gain a greater appreciation for the language, customs, traditions, and help-seeking behaviors among immigrants.

Sample Trainings – Please note that trainings are designed and developed based on the needs of the entity seeking service. This is not an exhaustive list of topics:

• Increasing providers’ competency in relationship building
• Understanding the psychosocial impacts of migration and trauma on the mental health of migrants
• Skills to implement culturally responsive interventions to promote the psychosocial adaptation of individuals and families
• Compassion fatigue and burn-out prevention for helpers
• Collaboration and partnership building with the Haitian community

The Haitian Mental Health (HMH) Network maintains a Directory of agencies and providers serving Massachusetts residents.This Directory is offered solely for informational purposes. While the HMH Network strives to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information presented, inclusion in this Directory does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any individual, organization, or service.

Users are responsible for independently verifying any details related to listed providers, including credentials, qualifications, areas of expertise, and availability. The HMH Network assumes no responsibility or liability for any decisions made or outcomes experienced based on the use of this Directory.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. You may also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which is available 24/7.