Servicios de La Raza
Servicios de La Raza, founded in 1972, is a Colorado-based organization offering a wide range of services including essential services, behavioral health, employment and financial coaching, healthcare access, and youth leadership programs, serving over 90,000 people annually.
History of Servicios de La Raza
Servicios de La Raza was founded in 1972 by community activists involved in the Chicano/Chicana civil rights movement in Colorado. Over the years, it has grown to serve over 90,000 people annually and has become a cornerstone of support in the community. The organization's mission is rooted in providing diverse and essential services to those in need.
Services Offered by Servicios de La Raza
Servicios de La Raza provides a wide range of services including essential services, behavioral health, employment and financial coaching, healthcare access, HIV & STI services, re-entry services, support team assisted response (STAR), victim services, and youth leadership. These services are designed to meet the varied needs of the community, offering support in mental health, job searching, financial management, health care access, and crisis response.
Essential Services Program
The Essential Services program at Servicios de La Raza offers resources such as a food pantry, clothing bank, and community resource events. The organization operates a food pantry on specific days of the week to ensure that community members in need have access to nutritious food. This program is integral to helping individuals and families meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life.
Behavioral Health Department
The Behavioral Health Department provides culturally and linguistically responsive outpatient mental health and substance misuse services. This department addresses mental health, depression, poverty, homelessness, and substance misuse issues through person-centric care. The STAR program, within this department, offers mobile crisis response to community members in need.
La Raza Youth Leadership Institute
The La Raza Youth Leadership Institute focuses on empowering Chicanx/Latinx high school students through its annual conference and leadership program. This initiative is designed to develop future leaders by providing education, support, and opportunities for community engagement. The program aims to foster a sense of identity, purpose, and leadership among youth in the community.