THIS PRESENTATION FOCUSES on the application of cultural competency to performing
research. It further illustrates the usefulness of community-based participatory research …

Setting the Context 7 increasing cultural and racial diversity of COnSl. llller populations...(b)
the role culture plays in help-seeking behaviors...(c) the differential service utilization rates of …

Contemporary substance abuse treatment providers are now recognizing the growing
diversity within American society. This recognition includes a growing appreciation of …

Mental health disparities for diverse communities (particularly immigrants and people of
color) in terms of access to evidence-based treatments, lack of education/awareness about …

This chapter presents some of the practical issues one must address when evaluating
alcohol and other drug (AOD) misuse and abuse prevention programs involving …

Clinical care for substance abuse and alcoholism requires knowledge of the patient's
culture. Thorough assessment should include prescriptions for substance use, proscriptions …

5824 The primary objective of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) Cultural
Competence Series is to promote the devel-E85 opment and dissemination of a scientific …

Mandates for culturally competent substance abuse and mental health services call for
behavioral health providers to recognize and engage cultural issues. These efforts to …

This volume represents the first in a series of publications sponsored by the Division of
Community Prevention and Training of the Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP) …

The development of culturally responsive clinical skills is vital to the effectiveness of
behavioral health services. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services …