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Greenville Mental Health Center. Hispanic Services Zuly Gonzalez, MSW. Bilingual staff at GMHC. Zuly Gonzalez, MSW Angela Garzon, MA Claudia Jaramillo, MA Natasha Patino, BA Brian Marks, BA. Why Hispanic Services?. Population size and growth Geographic distribution
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Greenville Mental Health Center Hispanic Services Zuly Gonzalez, MSW
Bilingual staff at GMHC • Zuly Gonzalez, MSW • Angela Garzon, MA • Claudia Jaramillo, MA • Natasha Patino, BA • Brian Marks, BA
Why Hispanic Services? • Population size and growth • Geographic distribution • Current socioeconomic characteristics
Current Population Trends in the Hispanic Population As of July 1, 2006: • 44.3 million Hispanics, 14.8% of total population of 299 million Between 2000 and 2006: • Hispanics accounted for one-half of the nation’s growth • Hispanic growth rate (24.3%) was more than three times the growth rate of the total population (6.1%)
Referrals • Self • Health Clinics (New Horizons) • Greenville Rape Crisis Center • Greenville County Sheriff’s Office • Schools
Common Diagnosesfor adults • Abuse (physical and/or emotional) • Depression • Anxiety
Common Diagnosesfor children • Abuse (physical and/or emotional) • Lack of parenting skills • Behavioral Disorders • Adjustment Disorder • Depression/Anxiety
Services • Family therapy • Individual therapy • TCM • PMA • Interpret/Translate • WRAPS
Identification • Valid Passport • Consulate Registration (Mexicans)
Problems/Concerns • Different dialects • Cultural sensitivity • Legal status • Views regarding mental health treatment
Source: • U.S. Census Bureau, Population estimates July 1,2000 to July 1, 2006.