Defining A Culturally Competent Program
- Evidence of voices from the underserved and unserved are included in program planning and program selections. (community not just providers)
- Clear method for reaching under/unserved groups included in planning process
- Outreach strategies are as creative and innovative
- Program design addresses demographic disparities
- Program targets specific strategies for under/unserved populations
- Evidence of cultural specific and language strategies, across age groups
- Include clear analysis of population disparities and program/strategy is tied to new solutions and program design
- Evidence they are doing something different or it looks different than anything we have previous done in mental health.
- Rachel Guerrero, LCSW CA DMH
