Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Futuro?

El Futuro is a community-based nonprofit organization that seeks to transform Latino-serving mental health care in North Carolina and beyond. We provide bilingual and culturally responsive mental health services including therapy, psychiatry, substance use treatment, and case management in a welcoming environment of healing and hope.   

You can learn more about El Futuro here.

What are TECS, ALMA, and La Mesita?  

Within El Futuro, our educational efforts are under our TECS department (Training, Education and Consultation Services). You can learn more about this department here

What kind of resources are available on this website?  

This website offers training and learning materials for providers, administrators, and other professionals working in the field of Latine Mental Health.  
Current resources include:  

    • Recordings of webinars hosted by La Mesita  

    • Toolkits for specific diagnoses, providers, and modalities

    • National and local resources for Latine mental health

Have suggestions for resources you’d like to see? Let us know at lamesita@elfuturo-nc.org.

Who are these resources for?  

These resources are geared towards providers working with the Latine Community on issues around mental health, including therapists, counselors, social workers, community health workers, among others. These resources are not intended for community members, clients, or patients. 

How do I find resources? 

You can find a guide on navigating this resource website here.

How can I connect with other providers?  

There are a couple of ways to get connected! You can join the La Mesita network here and our LinkedIn group here

Do you offer live programming?  

We do, and we’d love to have you join us! You can learn more about our upcoming live programing here.

Can I get CEs or CEUs for the recorded webinars?  

No. We are unable to provide CEs or CEUs for recorded webinars at this time. We do provide continuing education for counselors, social workers, and couple and family therapists via live webinars and other programming. You can learn more about these offerings here.  

Are you still using Mighty Networks?  

The La Mesita Network has officially moved from Mighty Networks to this resource website! Our hope is that this move will make things easier to find and more streamlined for you. We invite you to join the La Mesita Network on our current platform, here

Are you still using LinkedIn?  

Yes! We encourage you to join the La Mesita Latine Mental Health Provider Network group by clicking here.  

Where can I request Technical Assistance or Consultation?  

Please complete this form or email us at collaborations@elfuturo-nc.org with questions or requests.

Where do I go if I have questions?  

We’re here to help! Please email us at lamesita@elfuturo-nc.org with any questions.