AZHIN: Cultural Competence in Healthcare: Mental Health

Cultural Competence in Mental Health

Cultural Competence Assessment Tools
The following cultural competence assessment tools can assist organizations and providers in evaluating their level of cultural competence.
Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs
Guiding principles and recommendations
Improving Cultural Competence: A Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP)
This TIP is intended to help counselors and behavioral health organizations make progress toward cultural competence.
Mental Health Cultural Competence Training Center
The Mental Health Cultural Competence Center (MHCCC) is an initiative from the State of New Jersey (MCTC), that allows mental health agencies the opportunity to gain additional education and training in the area of cultural competence.
NAMI: Diverse Communities
This National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) site provides information on mental health issues faced by the African American and the Latinos.
Toolkit and Training on Assessing Cultural Competency in Peer-Run Mental Health Programs
A cultural competency toolkit developed by University of Chicago (UIC) for use by mental health peer-run programs and self-help groups. The toolkit is also applicable to traditional mental health and rehabilitation programs.