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COUN 6785: Social Change in Action: Prevention, Consultation, and Advocacy Social Change Portfolio [Insert your name here]

Contents Below are the titles for each section of the Social Change Portfolio. To navigate directly to a particular section, hold down <ctrl> and click on the desired section below. Please do not modify the content section, nor remove the hyperlinks. [Please note that in brackets throughout this template you will see instructions about information to include in each section. Please delete the instructions that are found in brackets, including this message, and replace the bracketed instructions with the relevant content for each section]. Overview Introduction Scope and Consequences Social-ecological Model Theories of Prevention Diversity and Ethical Considerations Advocacy References ScholarWorks Contributor Agreement

OVERVIEW Keywords: [include the topic and location of your project here] [Insert title of your social change project here. For example: Teen Alcohol Use in Juneau, Alaska] [Complete this section Week 10, prior to final submission of your portfolio. Complete this section using the headings below as a guide. Please write in full sentences using APA style. This section should be no longer than one page]. Goal Statement: [Your prevention-focused goal statement] Significant Findings: [One paragraph summary of the population, problem, key findings and recommendations. This is like an abstract written for a scholarly research paper. Cite sources as needed] Objectives/Strategies/Interventions/Next Steps: [At least five. Write these to guide professionals in the field. Include specific action items as well as at least one community-based partner agency, for example, the evidenced-based program in the Theories section]. INTRODUCTION Empowering Hispanic Communities: Enhancing Mental Health Awareness in Harrison County, Mississippi" This Social Change Portfolio addresses mental health awareness among the Harrison County, Mississippi Hispanic community. Despite the growing recognition of mental health issues globally, specific cultural and linguistic barriers often impede access to appropriate resources and support for minority communities, including Hispanics. Harrison county, a diverse

community with a significant Hispanic population, faces unique challenges in addressing mental health concerns due to cultural stigma, language barriers, and limited access to culturally competent services. This project aims to raise awareness, provide education, and promote access to mental health resources tailored to the needs of the Hispanic community in the county, ultimately striving for an awareness of mental health issues and their importance in our lives. PART 1: SCOPE AND CONSEQUENCES Empowering Hispanic Communities: Enhancing Mental Health Awareness in Harrison County, Mississippi" The identified problem within the Hispanic community in Harrison County, Mississippi, is the lack of awareness and access to mental health resources. Local prevalence rates of mental health disorders within the Hispanic population in Harrison County are not readily available. However, according to data from the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula metropolitan area, which includes Harrison County, Mississippi, approximately 6.4% of the population reported having a disability related to mental health conditions in 2019 (Data USA, n.d.). While this data may not specifically focus on the Hispanic community, it provides insight into the broader mental health landscape in the region. Nationally, nearly 22% of Hispanic and Latino Americans reported having a mental illness in 2021, compared to 23.9% of non-Hispanic Whites (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2021). In terms of access to mental health services, only 36% of Hispanic and Latino Americans received mental health services compared to non-Hispanic Whites (52%) (SAMHSA, 2021). The consequences of the lack of mental health awareness and access to resources within the Hispanic community in Harrison County are multifaceted. Physically, untreated mental health disorders can lead to an increased risk of chronic diseases due to the connection of mental

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