Supporting Families, Saving Lives
Rompiendo Estigmas Brings Solutions, Helping a Family Thrive
One of the Latino Initiative’s key events is its annual Rompiendo Estigmas (Breaking the Stigmas) conference. Valeria attended one of Rompiendo Estigmas’ workshops — and what she learned changed her life.
“United Way, specifically its Latino Initiative, has very, very deep significance for me. A few years ago, my son had been struggling with his mental health, and my major fear was my son would kill himself,” says Valeria.
“By attending Rompiendo Estigmas, I discovered so much support and information which ultimately saved my son’s life, and now he is thriving in college. Because of my experience, I have been a volunteer at every United Way event I can. It’s my way of giving back, returning the care to United Way for all it has done for my family.”
The Latino Initiative is a part of United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention — a coalition focused on promoting mental health and preventing substance misuse across our community.
Click here to read more about the power of our Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention.
