The Eliminating Health Disparity Initiative (EHDI) is a grant program within the Center for Health Equity. EHDI was established during the 2001 legislative session. The program invests about $5 million dollars annually in community initiatives that address health inequities for populations of color and American Indians across eight different priority health areas.
Use the drop-down menus below to learn more about current EHDI grantees and their grant-funded projects.
| Priority Health Area | Serving Residents of County |
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Project name: Eliminating Disparity and Stigma of Mental Health Issues
Grant Type: Priority
Project Description: EHDI would allow us to provide our increasingly sought-after mental health services in the Twin Cities to those who need it the most. Linguistically and culturally sensitive Mental Health services are crucial for trauma healing, yet are often inaccessible to those we serve who are without insurance and unable to afford out-of-pocket charges for such services. For this reason, all services that Raíces Sagradas offers are offered in Spanish and English, free of charge. In addition to clinical services, Raíces Sagradas partners with community organizations to provide for members and leaders a ten-session course on the basics of trauma, depression and anxiety. The course raises awareness, provides focus areas and training for leaders to open conversational circles about trauma and its effects, allowing Latine communities to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health concerns and treatment seeking.
EDHI Grant Activity Outcomes: 1) Decrease disparity in available Spanish and culturally sensitive mental health services in Latine communities. 2) Build internal capacity focusing on efficiency and data gathering to provide social support and key information about trauma to the larger Latine community, and 3) Lessen the stigma associated with mental health conditions and treatment in Latine communities.
Racial/ethnic group(s) to be served:
Geography and Population Served: Immigrants/refugees from Spanish-speaking countries residing in Twin Cities metro area.
Contact: Maria Steffel
Street address:
1515 E. Lake St Suite 211
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Phone: 651-308-0099
Email: director.raices@gmail.com
Website: https://www.raicessagradas.org/
Executive Director: Maria Steffel
Phone: 651-308-0099
E-mail: director.raices@gmail.com