Cultural Competency Program
The Cultural Competency Program provides overall direction, focus, and organization in the implementation of the system-wide Cultural Competency Plan that addresses the enhancement of workforce development and the ability to incorporate languages, cultures, beliefs, and practices of its consumers into the services.
AAFWAG focuses primarily on educating and engaging the community in reducing the stigma associated with mental health. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 10 am to 11:30 am, to discuss methods on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, provide education, advocacy and support to the African American community.
To learn more about AAFWAG and how you can get involved, please visit HERE.
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APIDANH was organized to bring the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American & Native Hawaiian (APIDANH) population together with providers and resources for networking, education, advocacy, and community building. We meet on the second Tuesday bi-monthly from 3:30pm - 5:00pm, to discuss methods on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, provide education, advocacy and support to the APIDANH community.
For more information please visit HERE.
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CAGSI strives to eliminate disparities in the mental health system by ensuring the implementation of culturally competent services and advocating for prevention and early intervention strategies for the LGBTQ+ community. We meet on the third Tuesday bi-monthly from 2:30pm - 4:00pm, to discuss methods on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, provide education, advocacy and support to the LGBTQ+ community.
For more information, please visit HERE.
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CCRD is a collaboration of community leaders representing Riverside's diverse cultural communities, united in a collective strategy to better meet traditionally underserved communities' behavioral health care needs. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:00am - 11:00am, to discuss methods on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, provide education, advocacy and support to all of Riverside County's diverse communities.
For more information, please visit HERE.
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The Deaf Collaborative Advisory Network focuses on the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community in Riverside County. We meet bi-monthly, rotating in-person and virtually to discuss methods on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, provide education, advocacy and support to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
For more information, please visit HERE.
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HISLA helps the community thrive by reducing the stigma of seeking out mental health assistance and providing education, advocacy, and support with navigating healthcare systems. We meet on the last Thursday of each month from 3:00pm - 5:00pm, to discuss methods on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, provide education, advocacy and support to the Latinx community.
For more information, please visit HERE.
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MENA aims to assist the mental health system in reducing disparities in behavioral health programs and improving the livelihoods of the MENA community. We meet on the third Wednesday bi-monthly from 2:30pm - 3:30pm, to discuss methods on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, provide education, advocacy and support to the MENA community.
For more information, please visit HERE.
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The Native American Committee focuses on the cultural needs of our vast Indigenous communities, which is currently planning for future meetings.
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The WADE Alliance builds trusting relationships between Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health and the People with Disabilities community. We meet on the first Friday of each month from 1:00pm - 2:30pm, to discuss methods on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, provide education, advocacy and support to People with Disabilities.
For more information, please visit HERE.
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The Interfaith and Spirituality Subcommittee promotes optimal health and well-being for Riverside County's faith and spiritual communities, including behavioral health providers. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00am -11:30am, to discuss methods on how to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, provide education, advocacy and support to the Spirituality and Faith-Based community.
For more information, please visit HERE.
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