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Health Equity Initiatives

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

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.

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Health Equity Initiatives

Diversity and Equity Council

Guides County Health efforts to eliminate disparities, advance equity and integrate cultural responsiveness across programs and services.

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African American Community Initiative (AACI)

Addresses disparities in behavioral health access for African American residents through outreach, education and community partnerships.

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Chinese Health Initiative

Promotes emotional and physical health in the Chinese community with culturally responsive education, language access and outreach.

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Filipino Mental Health Initiative (FMHI)

Reduces stigma and increases access to behavioral health services for Filipino residents through outreach, education and community partnerships.

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Latino/a/x Collaborative

Supports wellness in the Latino/a/x community by reducing stigma, increasing access to services and advocating for culturally responsive care.

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Native and Indigenous Peoples Initiative (NIPI)

Advances health and wellness for Native and Indigenous residents with culturally grounded outreach, advocacy and healing spaces.

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Pacific Islander Initiative (PII)

Improves health access for Pacific Islander communities through culturally responsive outreach, education and advocacy.

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PRIDE Initiative

Promotes equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ residents by coordinating education, advocacy and community events.

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Spirituality Initiative

Creates inclusive spaces to explore spirituality’s role in recovery and wellness, connecting clients, families and community members.

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