About Us: Juntos for Better Health is mental health program that takes a holistic approach to mental well-being.

Counseling and Telepsychiatry:

Free therapy is available with counselors and psychiatrists. If you are ready to begin therapy, take the first step by calling to ask about registration. Cases that require long-term care are referred out.

Location: 2600 Cedar Avenue

Schedule- 8:00am. – 5:00pm

For more information, availability, and registration please call:

(956) 795-4937 (956) 795-4915 (956) (956) 727-6965 or

(956) 523-1389.

Support Groups:

Individuals with similar experiences can come together to share coping strategies. Our groups include introduction to meditation and breathing, crafting for mental health, as well as weaving for wellness.

For more information on schedules and location please call (956) 236-4468 or (956) 523- 1389.

Traveling Health Care Team: Our team visits various agencies, community centers, faith-based organizations, and community partners to offer basic mental health screenings. We gladly connect individuals to community resources where we see the need!

Serving our Youth:

We provide mental health education classes to our community’s youth and older adults. Please reach out and we’ll coordinate a presentation!

Santa Rita R.E.C.H.A.R.G.E Center:

The City of Laredo Public Health Department is proud to announce the renaming of the Santa Rita Community Center to the "Laredo Public Health Recharge Center at Santa Rita." This strategic decision reflects the department's commitment to community public health and aims to better represent Laredo Public Health's presence in the region. The renaming is accompanied by a renewed vision that aligns with key principles integral to community well-being. If you want to learn more about mental health, we invite you to health education classes at our Santa Rita Center. You can also join us for arts & crafts for mental health! Give us a call to find out when our next session is!

The Laredo Public Health Recharge Center at Santa Rita embodies the following values:

Resilience: Encouraging personal and collective responsibility towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle and contributing to community well-being.

• Empowerment: Encouraging individuals and communities to take control of their health and well-being through education and access to resources.

• Collaboration: Fostering partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders to address public health issues collectively.

• Health Equity: Striving for fairness and justice in health, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

• Advocacy: Promoting and advocating for policies that improve public health outcomes and address social determinants of health.

• Responsibility: Encouraging personal and collective responsibility towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle and contributing to community well-being.

• Growth: Supporting continuous learning, innovation, and improvement in public health strategies and interventions.

• Engagement: Engaging with communities and stakeholders to ensure their active participation in decision-making processes and health-related initiatives.

Location- 301 Castro Urdiales

Schedule- 8:00am. – 5:00pm.

Call: (956) 568-5958

Community Food Pantry: Our program houses a community pantry at Santa Rita and at the Cedar Clinic. Clients are invited to take any food item they need. The community is invited to contribute to the pantry by donating non-perishable food items.