"Rompiendo Estigmas" / "Breaking Stigmas": United Way Broward’s Coalition on Behavioral Health & Drug PreventionAnnual Latino Symposium for Parents
- adriana
- Oct 10
- 2 min read
United Way Broward’s Coalition on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in collaboration with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and the Florida Department of Children and Families, proudly presents the 7th Annual Latino Symposium for Parents: Breaking Stigmas on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL.
This powerful Spanish-language event will feature special guest María Celeste Arrarás, a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and renowned television personality. Known for her trailblazing career and powerful voice in Hispanic media, Arrarás will join parents and community leaders for an open and honest conversation about mental health, offering insight and encouragement to help families break cultural stigmas.
María Celeste Arrarás
In addition, two other distinguished experts will speak during the event:
Dr. Erika Monroy, a Mexican clinical psychologist and certified international coach, frequent media contributor, and advocate for emotional wellness.
Dr. Erika Monroy
Karolina Lama, a Chilean clinical psychologist, published author, and international speaker with more than 15 years of expertise in emotional well-being and healthy habit formation.
Karolina Lamas
This engaging daylong Spanish-language symposium will provide parents with resources, tools, and guidance to help Hispanic parents and families thrive.
Attendees will also enjoy lunch, live music, a complimentary book, and a fun Zumba session.
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Diplomat Beach Resort, Grand Ballroom East
3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019
DETAILS: $25 per person (includes lunch, parking, resources, music, Zumba, and a free book)
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. To register, please visit https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/rompiendo-estigmas
For more information, please contact Julie Archila at jarchila@UnitedWayBroward.org or 954-453-3723.
About United Way Broward’s Coalition on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention
United Way Broward’s Coalition on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention is a broad-based substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion coalition dedicated to reducing negative consequences on individuals, families, and communities. Today, its primary role is to serve as a coalition-building organization that brokers partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies to foster, develop, and enhance integrated behavioral health efforts throughout Broward County, while searching for innovative and effective ways to address the issue of substance misuse. Coalition on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention is a vital component of United Way Broward’s four impact areas (strengthening local resilience, advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security) focused on the solutions to close gaps in services and create a better life for all. For more information, please visit www.drugfreebroward.org or follow us on social media at facebook.com/uwbcoalition or on Twitter/Instagram @UWBCoalition.