Health Equity Initiatives

In 2007, the Mental Health Services Act provided funding to continue and support staff efforts to address racial, ethnic, and cultural disparities within Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. These Initiatives were created to focus on health disparities in access and quality of care for underserved, unserved and inappropriately served cultural and ethnic communities and identify the workforce development needs of staff of these communities.

Each Initiative plans and implements activities in collaboration with other county staff, community partners, consumers/clients/family members and community stakeholders.  Activities include educational resources (translated in different languages); facilitated trainings on culturally-responsive practices, workshops and support groups; and community outreach.

All who are passionate about embracing diversity and advancing equity are welcome to participate.

• African American Community Initiative

• Chinese Health Initiative

• Filipino Mental Health Initiative

• Latino Collaborative

• Pacific Islander Initiative

• PRIDE Initiative

• Spirituality Initiative

Internship Program

Health Equity Initiatives Internship Program The internship program is designed to provide work opportunities and practical learning experience for undergraduate and graduate students.

Cultural Competency Self-Assessment

Cultural Competency Self-Assessment Checklist