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Mi Gente Clinic Spotlight
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Oct 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island has announced a new research program called Mi Gente, sponsored by Lifespan, which provides specialized behavioral health treatment for Latino/Hispanic youth ages 12-18 who have experienced suicidal thoughts or attempts. The program offers Socio-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy adapted for Latino families and includes financial compensation for participating families.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. This is an informational announcement about a research program. If your practice serves Latino/Hispanic youth with behavioral health needs, consider referring eligible patients to the Mi Gente Program at (401) 667-6852 or migente@lifespan.org for potential participation.