Along the Mexico-U.S. Border, New Barriers to Harm Reduction
Border militarization is making it harder for healthcare workers to reach people who use drugs.
Border militarization is making it harder for healthcare workers to reach people who use drugs.
Undocumented people who want to care for the mental health needs of their community face many obstacles to becoming a licensed therapist. But in California, it’s at least possible: In 2014, the state passed a law permitting undocumented residents to become licensed. Nevada and Illinois followed suit in 2019.
Skiing across miles of snowy Swedish terrain while your compatriots cheer you on helps prevent anxiety. A new mental health startup is virtually connecting Latinos in Iowa with therapists in Latin America. And a Denver-based supportive housing program is saving taxpayers money.