Latino Behavioral Health Services

“The form 990 is reviewed by management and the board of directors prior to filing. All questions and any changes are addressed prior to filing.”

“All board members are required to disclose conflicts of interest on an annual basis. For any conflicts, board members are required to recuse themselves for any discussion or decision involving the conflict of interest.”

“The board reviews comparable data from similar organizations to determine and evaluate the compensation for the executive director.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request at the organization's office.”

“Lbhs is a nonprofit, grassroots organization created to minimize the disparities in access to mental health services among the underserved latino population concentrated in salt lake county and the rest utah. As an organization run by peers, lbhs exists to enhance the mental health awareness and well-being of people with mental illness, their care-givers and loved ones through support, education, empowerment, facilitation of resources and services with competent responsiveness to cultural, socio- economic and linguistic characteristics. The work of lbhs embodies a theory of change rooted in capacity building: teach a woman to fish one at a time. The boards of directors as well as all resident partners working for lbhs are individuals who have personally been affected by both mental illness, minority status and immigration. People come to our programs to seek support for themselves or their families. Individuals and families raise their awareness. They learn. They are supported. They move into recovery and a greater state of well-being. With new knowledge and changed attitudes, they are often inspired to give back to the community that helped them. We hope to build the capacity of each individual that chooses to get more involved. We provide them with training, new skills, and opportunities to teach or to engage in outreach. In this way, our programs are sustainable and build capacity into families and communities. Through this process, we seek to increase knowledge about mental illness in the community, reduce stigma, and empower people to create change.”

“During fiscal 2023, latino behavioral health services (lbhs) advanced its mission by expanding cultural and linguistically responsive mental health services and emphasizing peer support services to the latino community of utah. The organization served 731 clients and provided 4,357 one-on-one services . Lbhs offered peer support services, therapy services, support groups, and educational classes in both spanish and english, ensuring language was not a barrier to access . Lbhs focused on educational initiatives and started the first spanish certified peer support training in utah; the first how to be angry for parents class; and the first emotional intelligence class for parents. Lbhs expanded their reach by establishing services in moab, summit county, weber county, utah county, and washington county . These efforts, including organizing events like the utah peer conference, significantly advanced their mission to address mental health disparities and support utah's latino community .”

“Outside contract services 209,372 17,886 1,605 other professional fees 11,267 3,323 146 total 220,639 21,209 1,751”

“Special events expenses 0 special events expenses 0”