Public and Community Health Resource Library
We believe all people deserve to live full, healthy lives. That’s why we tap into 40+ years of experience and expertise to develop top-notch resources to help health centers, health and hospital systems, community-based organizations and others advance their goals, missions and commitment to community health and well-being.
In addition to sharing tried-and-true initiatives from our community health work, MHP Salud partners with recognized experts in health care, researches the latest data and evidence-based practices, and offers guidance for implementing strategies in your community.
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Workforce Development Resources, Program Design
Community Health Worker Clinical Integration Toolkit
The purpose of this toolkit is to illustrate different strategies for incorporating CHWs within Care Teams. Additionally, it will provide real-life case studies from various health entities throughout the nation to support the success of the implementation of these strategies.
Recommendations for Mental Health Support, with a Special Focus on Agricultural Workers
Despite the importance of mental health, it is an area of healthcare that is most often ignored by those affected due to stigmatization and/or lack of available options for treatment. This report will provide an overall landscape of mental health in the United States and delve into specific issues faced by agricultural workers.
Self-Care for Farmworkers: Advice from your Community Health Worker
Farmworkers may be facing certain barriers to self-care due to unique challenges related to living and working conditions. These can include stressful working conditions, physical illness, limited English language skills, and living in a remote location. However, self-care can help you improve overall mental health.
Program Design, Language Accessibility
Recommendations for Promotores(as) de Salud and Language Access Services at your Health Center
As both skilled professionals and members of the community, Promotores(as) are in a unique position to address health issues in their communities. One of Promotores(as)’ most valuable attributes is that they are able to identify with and understand the distinct obstacles to accessing health care services that are present in the communities they serve. Their ability to relate to patients based on shared life experiences makes them well equipped to work with any hard-to-reach community.
Guide to Agricultural Worker Access to Mental Health Care
This Guide provides health center staff with important resources, information, and tools to address the unique mental health needs of their agricultural worker patients. One of the most crucial resources we explore is the active role of Community Health Workers to bridge the gap between agricultural workers and clinical care.
Materiales en Español, Chronic Disease
After the Diagnosis … Finding a Patient Advocate
Many of us know someone affected by a chronic illness … it may even be the person in the mirror. It becomes more personal when we understand the reality behind the diagnosis.
Materiales en Español, Chronic Disease
After the Diagnosis … Navigating Nutrition and Cancer
A cancer diagnosis brings more questions than answers. And often, one of the first questions patients and families ask is: “What should I eat?”
Mental Health Resources, Adolescent Health | tip sheet
Youth-Centered Health Care: Practical & Modern Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Patients
Adolescents and young adults (i.e., youth ages 12-24 years) face a wide range of challenges that can affect health care access, current well-being, and long-term health outcomes.
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