El Futuro

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

A veces pensamos que tenemos demasiado en la cabeza. Que necesitamos aguantar un poco más. Y puede ser difícil reconocer cuándo lo que necesitamos no es simplemente “seguir adelante”, sino tener un espacio para hablar y aprender nuevas herramientas.

💛 El Futuro ofrece un programa llamado Mentes Fuertes, que son 10 sesiones individuales gratuitas en español para adultos que quieren trabajar en su bienestar emocional.


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09/01/2026

Our friends at Samaritan Health Center are looking for a Front Desk Manager and Outreach Liaison. See more information below and apply.

09/01/2026

Young people deserve spaces where they can feel understood, connected, and supported. 💛

We’re grateful to the Noah Kahan Foundation’s Busyhead Project for investing in El Futuro’s LAYA (Latine Adolescents and Young Adults) Program and the mental health and well-being of Latine youth in our community.

Through LAYA, young people have opportunities to build meaningful connections, strengthen their well-being, and find community in spaces created with their experiences in mind.

Support like this helps us continue creating those spaces—and reminds young people that their mental health matters and that they don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

Thank you, The Busyhead Project, for believing in this work and in a healthier future for our young people. ❤️

A non-profit mental health foundation founded by Noah Kahan aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and providing resources.

09/01/2026

💛 Septiembre es el Mes de la Prevención del Suicidio. 💛 A veces, una conversación o simplemente recordar a alguien que no está solo puede marcar la diferencia.

Este mes, aprendamos a reconocer cuándo alguien puede estar pasando por dificultades, a tomar en serio sus sentimientos y a ayudarnos mutuamente a encontrar apoyo cuando sea necesario.

Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo inmediato, llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988.
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💛 September is Su***de Prevention Month.💛 Sometimes, a conversation, or simply reminding someone that they are not alone can make a difference.

This month, let’s learn to recognize when someone may be struggling, take their feelings seriously, and help each other find support when it’s needed.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988.

08/30/2026

Es normal no tener todas las respuestas. Sufrir en silencio No es normal.
Nuestras clínicas permanecen abiertas para ayudarle cuando más lo necesita. Si no tiene una cita programada, aun puede acercarse y recibir atención.

Visíta nuestras clínicas sin cita previa. Horarios:
🌟 Siler City: lunes y martes de 10 a. m. a 12 p. m.
🌟 Durham: Martes, miércoles y jueves de 9 a 11:30 am

08/29/2026

Community can move us forward. This fall, El Futuro’s 6th Art Auction brings together artists, businesses, and community members for an evening rooted in connection; and a purpose that goes far beyond the event itself.

Every sponsorship helps make mental health care, substance use treatment, community programs, and workforce development more accessible to families across North Carolina.

Because supporting mental health isn’t just about helping someone today. It’s about building communities where people can heal, belong, and thrive.

We’re inviting businesses and community partners to be part of that work by buying your tickets or sponsoring this year’s Art Auction.

Learn more and become a sponsor: elfuturo-nc.org/art-auction-gala

08/28/2026

Every life matters. Every story counts. 💜 This Monday, August 31, El Futuro’s Sin Ataduras team will join the International Overdose Awareness Day – NC Remembrance Event in Raleigh.

Overdose affects individuals, families, and entire communities. This gathering is a space to remember those we have lost, support those whose lives have been impacted by substance use, and connect people with resources that can help save lives.

📍 Stop by El Futuro’s table to meet our Sin Ataduras team and learn more about our culturally and linguistically responsive substance use prevention work with Latino communities.

The event will also include Narcan training, community resources, guest speakers, interactive activities, and a candlelight vigil.

📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Halifax Mall – Government Complex, 300 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh

We hope to see you there. 💜

Just 18 days away!

Have you made your plans to join us for the 10th Annual IOAD NC Raleigh Event?

We have some exciting changes to this year’s program based on your feedback, including a new agenda format designed to make the event more engaging and interactive. Watch for more details coming soon!

First thing to know: Our new event location has plenty of FREE parking right across the street!

Keep an eye on our page—we’ll be sharing parking maps, event information, and the new agenda format soon.

Please note: We’re in the same general location as last year; we’re just setting up in a different area this year.

18 days to go—we hope you’ll make plans to be there! 💜

08/28/2026

What does workplace safety look like when mental health is part of the conversation?

Construction workers face disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, substance use, overdose, and suicide—and addressing these realities requires more than asking individuals to seek help.

A new article published in JAMA Health Forum, co-authored by Dr. Luke Smith, President & CEO of El Futuro; Dr. Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, El Futuro Board Member and Professor at Duke University School of Nursing; and Molly Hayes of El Futuro, explores the need for national, industry-wide, and community-based approaches to construction worker mental health.

The article also highlights work happening here in North Carolina, where El Futuro is partnering with construction leaders to bring culturally responsive conversations about mental health and substance use into the industry—helping build trust, reduce stigma, and create pathways to support.

We are proud to see this work contributing to a larger national conversation about what it means to care for the people who build our communities.

Read the full article, “Mental Health and Construction—Intervening to Prevent Collapse,” and learn more about the challenges facing construction workers and the opportunities for meaningful change.

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This JAMA Forum discusses mental health and substance abuse problems among US construction workers and proposes a national strategy to ensure that evidence-based prevention, early identification, and treatment reach this population.

08/27/2026

A veces pedir ayuda no significa tener todas las respuestas. Significa dar el primer paso. 💛

Mentes Fuertes ofrece 10 sesiones individuales gratuitas en español para adultos que quieren aprender estrategias para mejorar su estado de ánimo y manejar situaciones como el estrés, la ansiedad o la depresión.

Durante las sesiones puedes aprender herramientas prácticas para tu bienestar y, cuando sea necesario, recibir conexión con otros recursos de la comunidad.

📍 Disponible para personas de 18+ que viven en Durham, Orange, Wake o Chatham County.


No tienes que hacerlo todo de una vez. Empieza por una conversación.
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