The development of culturally responsive clinical skills is vital to the effectiveness of behavioral health services. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), cultural competence “refers to the ability to honor and respect the beliefs, languages, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of individuals and families receiving services, as well as staff members who are providing such services. This Treatment Improvement Protocol […]
Cultural and linguistic competence
Beyond Translation: Promoting a New National Standard for Equity in Health Materials Translated from English
As of 2011, 25.3 million people in the United States had limited English proficiency (LEP). This number includes people born outside and inside the United States (Zong and Batalova, 2015). Spanish is the most spoken language in the United States after English, with increases in other non-English languages occurring as the United States continues to […]
Working with Latino LGBTQ Youth: What you Really Need to Know
In order to provide competent care to LGBTQ youth, providers must understand the basic facts about LGBTQ youth and the issues they face. It is important to treat each client as an individual who has his or her own multi-faceted identity and experiences. This presentation will cover the basics of LGBTQ linguistic and cultural competency, […]
Familia Adelante: A Substance Use Prevention and Stress Reduction Program for Latino Adolescents
Description: Familia Adelante (FA) consists of twelve English or Spanish language, 90-minute modules for at-risk youth (age 10-14) and their parents. Trained promotoras or other paraprofessionals can become certified facilitators of the FA program. Familia Adelante addresses the impact of acculturative stress on Latino communities and equips Latino-serving organizations with a psycho-educational curriculum that helps Latino families manage negative behavioral […]
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards Training Toolkits
The Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health, has created a pair of toolkits to assist with the implementation of the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards throughout the state of Maryland. The Toolkit for Health Care Delivery […]
Suicide Prevention in Rural Tribal Communities: The Intersection of Challenge and Possibility
The authors of this review article conclude that the high rate of suicide among American Indians—and especially youth—in rural areas results from a combination of the risk factors that characteristically contribute to high rates of rural suicide (e.g., social isolation, lack of access to services, and substance abuse) with the long-term consequences of historical trauma […]