Ser Familia

Founded in 2001, Ser Familia is a non-governmental organisation based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico working on mental health, community development, children & youth +1 more.

Ser Familia is a non-profit organisation based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, that strengthens Latino families through mental health services, educational programmes, workshops, retreats and community support. Its services are offered across Puerto Rico and have expanded to the Atlanta metropolitan area in Georgia, USA, where it has offices in Kennesaw, Norcross, Smyrna and Suwanee. Ser Familia's programmes include parenting education, couples and youth workshops, support for domestic violence survivors, and trauma counselling. It also advises other organisations on cultural and linguistic competence when serving Latino communities. Founded in 2001 to support Latino couples and families in the Atlanta area, the organisation launched a mental health services programme in 2013. Its stated mission is to provide preventive family services and equip families with the tools, resources and skills to move from crisis to prosperity.