Other Services
Resource Referrals
Latino Outreach Staff spend much of their time doing resource referrals. We treat all calls, emails and walk-ins with the utmost care. Our primary goal is to connect Spanish and English speaking clients to existing resources within the local community in the areas of healthcare, legal assistance, educational opportunities, seasonal tax help, and translation services.
Healthcare Coverage
Bilingual staff are trained to enroll Limited English Proficient individuals and their children in the Hoosier Healthwise Children's Health Coverage Program. Our office is an enrollment center only. The department also provides information on the Healthy Indiana Plan - Health Insurance for Adults and other medical services throughout Monroe County.
Resources
Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs
The commission works to identify and research the issues which impact the Hispanic and Latino populations in Bloomington, especially in the areas of health, education, public safety and cultural competency.
Hola Bloomington
A Spanish-Language Radio Program featuring news, entertainment, & public opinion. Every Friday evening from 6-7pm on WFHB 91.3 FM & 98.1 FM, followed by two hours of Latin music on Hora Latina.
Boletin Comunitario
A Spanish language publication which informs Spanish-speaking clients and the community about programs, services, and current issues in order to integrate them into the larger Bloomington community.
City of Bloomington Latino Programs & Outreach Volunteer Opportunities
Offered for people with various Spanish fluency levels: Native, Near Native, High, Intermediate, and Beginner Spanish.
Latino Community Center, Inc/El Centro Communal Latino, Inc Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities with the community center
Directorio de Recursos Comunitarios y Familiares
PDF guide to social service resources in Bloomington
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept 15 through Oct 15, is dedicated to celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanics in the United States.
Somos Tus Vecinos (We Are Your Neighbors)
Enjoy this video featuring interviews with 18 members of the Latino Community who reside in Bloomington. Directed by Yllari Briceño.