Latino/a/x Students

Latinx is a gender inclusive commonly used term that refers to individuals who descend from Latin America. The Latinx community is very diverse and includes people from many different countries and regions around the world. For some, being Latino/a/x is a central part of their identify while others may find other intersecting identities more salient. As with any community, the experiences of members of this community vary widely among subgroups.

Latino/a/x students may experience unique experiences including, but not limited to:

• Being a first-generation college student or U.S citizen
• Understanding their identity in a predominantly White institution (PWI)
• Experiences of discrimination and/or prejudice
• Feeling pulled by two cultures (being bicultural)

At the Drexel Counseling Center, we acknowledge the importance of one’s cultural identity and how it can impact mental health and wellbeing at times. Therefore, we offer services needs from an inclusive open, accepting and respectful approach.

• Un mensaje de Drexel Counseling Center para los estudiantes latinos (español)
• Counseling Center Welcome for Latinx Students, (English)
  

Drexel Resources

• Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion
• Latinos for a United Campus Student Organization (check Dragonlink for more information and status)
• Drexel's Office for Institutional Equity and Inclusive Culture: Reporting Incidents of Discrimination

Online Self-Help Resources

• CONGRESO
• Puentes de Salud
• M.U.J.E.R.
• Survivors' Pathway Organization
• WeCount!
• National Latino Behavioral Health Association
• National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network

The content provided here is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended for self-diagnosis or self-treatment, nor should it replace the consultation of a trained medical or mental health professional. Please note that outside links are not under our control, and we cannot guarantee the content contained on them.