Behavioral Health Innovations during COVID in Black and Hispanic Communities

Research Findings of a Community Engagement Project

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https://doi.org/10.33043/ax7qdxcd

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COVID, Behavioral Health, Black and Hispanic, community, Innovative strategies

Abstract

In an effort to address behavioral health disparities, authors conducted a community engagement research study to identify innovative practices that behavioral health agencies utilized in Black and Hispanic communities during COVID-19. Research methods included community agency input, a targeted survey of 15 behavioral health agencies, and focus groups. Authors identified innovative practices in eight areas of physical safety, emotional safety, accessibility through technology, accessibility for face-to-face counseling, affordability, leveraging resources, availability, and changes in procedures. Authors discuss recommendations and implications for social justice action to decrease behavioral health disparities.

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2025-07-24

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Baggerly, J., Bore, S., Lacy, C., Sanders, C., & Pouncie, E. (2025). Behavioral Health Innovations during COVID in Black and Hispanic Communities: Research Findings of a Community Engagement Project. Journal for Social Action in Counseling & Psychology, 17(1), 66–81. https://doi.org/10.33043/ax7qdxcd

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2025): Journal for Social Action and Counseling Psychology, Summer 2025

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Program Development and Evaluation

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