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Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey - an organization of mental health professionals serving the Latinx population in the state of NJ.

11/09/2026

We are excited to announce that several Executive Board positions will be open for nomination.

This is an opportunity to get more involved, bring your ideas to the table, and help shape the future of our organization and the work we do for Latino mental health across New Jersey.

Open positions for nomination:

🌟Member Engagement Chair

🌟Program & Events Chair

🌟Gala Chair

🌟Social Media Chair

🌟Member-at-Large (2 positions)

🌟President-Elect

🌟Conference Chair

Whether you are passionate about advocacy, community engagement, programming, communications, or organizational leadership, there is an opportunity to make an impact.

Interested in taking a more active role in LMHANJ? We encourage you to consider nominating yourself or a fellow member!

Let’s continue building, leading, and moving our comunidad forward.

11/06/2026

Join us for a Holiday Happy Hour + Toy Drive on Thursday, November 19, between 6-8 PM.

We’re collecting toys in partnership with MCOHA’s for their Día de los Reyes celebration in January.

Bring a new, unwrapped gift for a child newborn to 16, around $15 to $25.

Gifts for babies and teens are needed most! 🎁

Come connect, unwind, and close out the year together. Friends and colleagues are welcome too, so spread the word!

📍Aventura Restaurant and Lounge, 522 Franklin Ave, Nutley

RSVP through our link in bio!

¡Nos vemos ahí! ✨

11/05/2026

🥗 Grab your lunch and join us for LMHANJ Consulta Hour: Lunch & Learn!

This month, we’re exploring Latino men, identity, and mental health with three Latino psychologists discussing cultural values, gender expectations, barriers to seeking support, and culturally responsive approaches to care.

📅 Wednesday, November 18
⏰ 12–1 PM
📍 Via Zoom
🎟️ Free and open to everyone. No CEUs offered.

Come ready to learn, share, or simply listen. Register through our link in bio!

11/02/2026

🎓 The 2027 Futuro Fund Scholarship application is officially OPEN!

Investing in the next generation of mental health professionals means investing in the future of our communities.

Created in 2024, the Futuro Fund supports graduate students pursuing careers in mental health who are committed to serving the Latinx community.

This year, two scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded:

• One to a master’s-level student
• One to a doctoral-level student

✨ Seton Hall University Partnership: Students enrolled in eligible Seton Hall programs may receive a matching scholarship award and an additional tuition discount.

Who can apply?

Applicants must:
• Be enrolled in or accepted to a graduate or doctoral mental health program in New Jersey
• Be a current New Jersey resident and student
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving the Latinx community
• Be willing to become a member of LMHANJ
• Commit to attending the LMHANJ 2027 Annual Conference on March 5–6 at Kean University in Jersey City
• Have at least two full academic semesters remaining in their program

📅 Application deadline: January 20, 2027

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged. Virtual interviews will take place in late January and early February, and all applicants will be notified by February 19.

Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the LMHANJ 2027 Annual Conference!

If you are pursuing a career in mental health to help serve our comunidad, we encourage you to apply!

🎓 Apply now through our link in bio!

10/27/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Keynote Speaker & MC!

A huge thank you to our keynote speaker, Camelia M. Valdes, Esq., for sharing her insights and inspiring our community, and to our MC, Dr. Melissa Baralt, for bringing her energy and sazon to the 3rd LMHANJ Celebrate & Elevate Gala! 🎤🌟

We are grateful to you both for helping make this evening of celebration, connection, and comunidad so special. Together, we continue to celebrate progress, elevate voices, and honor nuestra comunidad.

Mil gracias! 🙌🏽

10/22/2026

FREE CE OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNSELORS!

Join IMPAC for “The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Today’s Immigration Landscape” and explore trauma-informed care, immigration policy, ethical considerations, and culturally responsive practice.

📚 2 CE credits for eligible counselors
 🕛 12 PM to 2 PM 
FREE to attend
 📅 Registration deadline: November 3

Please note: CE credits are available for eligible counselors only, not social workers.

🎟️ Register today through our link in bio!

Let’s continue learning and advocating for the mental health of immigrant communities 💙

10/21/2026

🌿✨ CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS OPEN! ✨🌿

Sana, Sana Colita de Rana: Reclaiming the Future of Latino Mental Health

How can we reimagine the future of Latine mental health through connection, collaboration, and collective healing?

The Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey (LMHANJ) invites mental health professionals, students, researchers, educators, advocates, and allies to submit proposals for our 2027 Annual Conference!

📅 March 5–6, 2027
📍 Kean University, Jersey City, NJ

We’re seeking presentations, workshops, and panels that elevate diverse voices, celebrate cultural wisdom, and advance innovative, culturally responsive approaches to mental health and well-being.

Whether you’re sharing research, clinical expertise, community-based practices, or lived experiences, your perspective can help shape a future where mental health care is accessible, empowering, and affirming for nuestra comunidad.

✨ Let’s turn knowledge into action and continue building a future rooted in connection, cultura, and collective wellness.

Sanamos en comunidad! 🌱

🎤 Submit your proposal and help us reclaim the future of Latine mental health!

10/20/2026

Sana Sana, Colita de Rana

A little healing, a lot of learning, and a future we’re ready to reclaim!

Join LMHANJ for two days of connection, fresh perspectives, and community!

📅 March 5 & 6
📍 Kean University, Jersey City, NJ

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and stay tuned for more details. Nos vemos allí! 🐸

10/19/2026

📣 There’s still time to support the Futuro Fund! 📣

We’re just $2,000 away from funding a full scholarship!

Your generosity can help the next generation of Latinx mental health professionals continue their education, pursue their dreams, and bring culturally responsive care to nuestra comunidad.

Every contribution brings us one step closer to opening doors, creating opportunities, and investing in the future of Latino mental health. Together, we can make this happen!

✨ Help us reach our goal! Donate today and be part of someone’s future.

Send us a DM or use the link in our bio 🔗

Let’s invest in our future, together. ¡Pa’lante! 💙

10/15/2026

Our 3rd Annual LMHANJ Celebrate & Elevate Gala was a beautiful celebration of comunidad, leadership, and Latine mental health!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for believing in our mission and investing in the future of culturally responsive mental health care. Your support helps us empower Latinx professionals and strengthen nuestra comunidad. 🙌🏽

Together, we continue moving pa’lante!

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Maplewood, NJ
07040

Website

http://www.latinomentalhealthnj.org/

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