The HLSA contributes to the development of Hispanic/Latinx students and/or students interested in Hispanic/Latinx cultures through peer support, cultural awareness, professional development, and social change pursuits.
Casa Central
Casa Central is one of the largest Latino social service agencies in the Midwest. Since 1954, Casa Central has delivered evidenced-based, award-winning programming in response to the needs of the Latino community. Through comprehensive, family-centered programming, Casa Central is the conduit through which thousands of individuals build hope for the future while equipping themselves to achieve a sustainable, higher quality of life for the benefit of self, family, community and society.
Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition
The Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition’s mission is to promote healthy behavior and prevent chronic disease and health disparities in the Hispanic communities of metropolitan Chicago. CHHC improves health in Hispanic communities by sponsoring culturally appropriate, evidence-based health education classes, and by providing a forum for policy development.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society.
Illinois Migrant Council
The Illinois Migrant Council (IMC) is a community-based non-profit organization with the primary mission of promoting employment, education, health, housing, crisis intervention and other opportunities for migrant/seasonal farm workers (MSFW), immigrants, refugees/asylum seekers and their families, and other low income rural communities in Illinois.
Instituto Del Progresso Latino
Our mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training and employment that fosters full participation in the changing United States society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.
At Instituto we believe that education is power!
Latino Caucus Foundation Chicago
The Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation (CLCF-a 501c3) was founded by the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus to serve as a vehicle for improving access to higher education by way of scholarships, internships, and mentoring opportunities for Chicago's Latino youth.
Latinos Progresando
Latinos Progresando provides professional, affordable immigration legal services to thousands of families every year, from more than 40 countries around the world. The agency is recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and staffed by DOJ-accredited representatives.
Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres)
Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres), a bilingual/bicultural agency, empowers Latinas by providing services which reflect their values and culture and being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives.
Founded in 1973, Mujeres is the longest standing incorporated Latina organization in the nation. Over the years Mujeres has developed a comprehensive array of social services and advocacy initiatives that promote non-violence, reproductive health and leadership development.
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American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry
1. To promote research, professional education, and clinical activities in the field of mental health through the participation and collaboration of Hispanic psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals in the United States, Latin America, and the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal).
2. To promote the collaborative process between Hispanic mental health professionals and other Latino-focused organizations in the United States, Latin America, and the Iberian Peninsula.
3. To advocate for policies based on the best available scientific evidence that aims to eliminate the health disparities prevalent in Latino and other minority populations.
4. To support Latino patients, families, and communities in the promotion of wellness and inclusion initiatives.
Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development
The Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development seeks to develop programs specifically to improve ethnic and racial empathy and understanding. Its activities are designed to advance and sustain personal growth and improve educational opportunities for members from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Latinx Immigrant Health Alliance
The Latinx Immigrant Health Alliance is a group of Latinx scholars with expertise in epidemiological, basic, and intervention research with immigrant populations. LIHA scholars collaborate to advance research, policy, and effective interventions to improve immigrant mental health and inform effective policy.
National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA)
The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) was established to fill a need for a unified national voice for Latino populations in the behavioral health arena and to bring attention to the great disparities that exist in areas of access, utilization, practice based research and adequately trained personnel.
National Latinx Psychologial Association
National Latinx Psychologial Association's mission is to create a supportive professional community that advances psychological education and training, science, practice, and organizational change to enhance the health, mental health, and well-being of Hispanic/Latinx populations.
Section on Ethnic Minority Affairs (Illinois Psychological Association)
IPA’s Section on Ethnic Minority Affairs (SEMA) will be a space where the unique needs, lived experiences and expertise of ethnic minorities of color are honored, valued and respected. SEMA is an open and inclusive space. Our membership will include psychologists and graduate students who are active, well-informed and passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of people of color in Illinois, nationally and globally.