{"id":147222,"date":"2026-01-21T22:10:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147222"},"modified":"2026-01-21T22:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:10:42","slug":"preventive-measures-opens-bethlehem-satellite-office-in-partnership-with-hispanic-center-lehigh-valley-to-expand-access-to-bilingual-mental-health-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147222","title":{"rendered":"Preventive Measures Opens Bethlehem Satellite Office in Partnership with Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley to Expand Access to Bilingual Mental Health Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preventive Measures Opens Bethlehem Satellite Office in Partnership with Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley to Expand Access to Bilingual Mental Health Care<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, PA \u2014 January 28, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 Preventive Measures announced the opening of its new Bethlehem satellite outpatient mental health office on the Southside, in partnership with Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley. The expansion reflects a community-driven response to a clear gap in outpatient mental health services and a shared commitment to collective impact and culturally responsive care.<\/p>\n

The pathway to this new location began when the Preventive Measures Foundation received the Bethlehem Recovery Grant from the City of Bethlehem. The grant enabled the PM Foundation to provide case management services to residents most impacted by systemic barriers to care. Through that work and sustained engagement with community members, it became evident that Southside Bethlehem lacked adequate access to in-person outpatient mental health services.<\/p>\n

The new Bethlehem satellite office will provide in-person outpatient mental health services delivered by bilingual, Spanish-speaking clinicians. Community members will also be able to walk in to schedule an appointment, reducing barriers to entry and making it easier for residents to connect to care when they need it.<\/p>\n

\u201cHispanic Center is incredibly proud to welcome Preventive Measures to our Fowler Wellness Center. This partnership removes barriers to care and brings critical mental health resources directly to the Southside Bethlehem community, ensuring individuals and families can access the support they need in a trusted, familiar space,\u201d said Raymond Santiago the Executive Director of the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley. \u201cOur community has been asking for accessible, culturally responsive mental health services, and this location ensures families can receive support in a space they know and trust.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dwayne L. Jones, CEO of Preventive Measures, added, \u201cThis expansion is the result of listening to the community, to data, and to our partners. The Bethlehem Recovery Grant gave us the opportunity to learn alongside residents, and what we learned was clear: access matters. By co-locating with the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, we are meeting people where they are and delivering care in a way that is both clinically strong and culturally grounded.\u201d<\/p>\n

Grand Opening Details<\/strong>
\nPreventive Measures and Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley invite community members, partners, and stakeholders to attend the grand opening celebration:<\/p>\n