Health Equity Initiatives
Health Equity Initiatives
Hosted by The Office of Diversity and Equity
In 2007, the Mental Health Services Act provided funding to continue and support staff efforts to address racial, ethnic, and cultural disparities in the delivery of and access to mental health and substance use services in the community. 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 training on culturally-responsive practices, workshops and support groups; and community outreach.
Learn about the Heath Equity Initiatives’ impact over the past decade in Health Equity Initiatives: A Ten-Year Review
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*NEW* 8/2024 Update HEI Meeting Schedule
All who are passionate about embracing diversity and advancing equity are welcome to participate.
Diversity and Equity Council
Hosted by The Office of Diversity and Equity
The Diversity and Equity Council (DEC) is a guiding body that works to embrace diversity, eliminate health disparities and advance equity in San Mateo County. We coordinate, inform, support, advocate and consult with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and its communities.
Chinese Health Initiative (CHI)
Hosted by The Office of Diversity and Equity
We care about the emotional and physical health of all Chinese individuals, families, and children living in San Mateo County. When people work together, they can make a big difference to improve the overall health of our community. The Chinese Health Initiative was created in 2007 as a way to join people together who are interested in working to improve the health and well being of our Chinese community.
Filipino Mental Health Initiative
Hosted by The Office of Diversity and Equity
Mindful of Our Community’s Health
The mission of the Filipino Mental Health Initiative is to improve the well-being of Filipinos in San Mateo County by reducing the stigma of mental health, increasing access to services, and further empowering the community through outreach and engagement. We strive to connect individuals to appropriate health, mental health and social services, and ensure culturally appropriate services through provider collaboration.
Native and Indigenous Peoples Initiative
Hosted by The Office of Diversity and Equity
NIPI Mission
The Native and Indigenous Peoples Initiative (NIPI) was created to bring about a comprehensive revival of the Native American community in San Mateo County through awareness, health education, and outreach which honors culturally appropriate traditional Native healing practices.
Pacific Islander Initiative
Hosted by The Office of Diversity and Equity
The Pacific Islander Initiative (PII) was created to address health disparities within the community and to connect families to resources or services they may not know about, but are eligible for.
PRIDE Initiative
Hosted by The Office of
Diversity and Equity
Save the date for our 12th Annual Pride Celebration and 2nd
Annual Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. More info
here.
Spirituality Initiative
Hosted by The Office of Diversity and Equity
Spirituality Initiative
The Spirituality Initiative works to build opportunities for clients/consumers, family members, providers and community members to collaboratively explore, increase awareness of, and support spirituality and its relationship to health and well-being, especially for those with or at risk of co-occurring alcohol/drug addiction and mental health challenges.