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All health service systems are undergoing fundamental changes in order to embrace the diversity of populations in the U.S. today. Many health systems continue to grapple with the numerous challenges of implementing systemic change to respond effectively to the multiple needs of diverse cultural and linguistic groups. Organizations working together as part of a broader system often do not know where to start the work of integrating cultural and linguistic competence. To do this work, organizations first need to come to a common understanding of culture and cultural competence and adopt a systemic framework for its integration into services and supports.
This presentation provides a conceptual framework for cultural competence in health. Participants not only define and identify the framework and underlying principles of cultural competence, they begin to explore how these principles will influence their roles and functions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Identify the components of a conceptual framework for cultural competence.
Differentiate characteristics of culturally competent organizations and systems.
Describe the implications for cultural competence in services and support systems.
Determine steps to provide leadership in becoming more culturally and linguistically competent.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Policy makers
Mental health leaders
Service providers
Human resource officers
Community partners
Mental health advocates
Published: April 8, 2019
Print Media
This package of resources was developed to support Pacific Southwest mental health organizations as they work to provide culturally and linguistically competent mental health services for their diverse populations. It is easy to use and addresses the needs and realities of the Pacific Southwest region. This resource package is organized into six goal areas:
Governance and Leadership
Workforce Development
Community Engagement and Partnership
Adaptation of Services and Supports
Communication and Language Supports
Continuous Quality and Accountability
Published: February 27, 2019
Print Media
An overview of SSW-MHTTC Cultural and Linguistic Competence training offerings.
Published: February 18, 2019
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This pre-recorded webinar session celebrates culture and communities, and explores community programs and practices that work and are helping people. The session explores how we collectively approach the concept of evidence, effectiveness of practices, and the role of communities in achieving positive outcomes for individuals experiencing mental health conditions. This discussion is intended for clinicians, mental health program providers, evaluators, and others.
Published: December 20, 2018