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Racial and ethnic communities in the United States experience significant challenges accessing and receiving quality mental healthcare. This symposium will explore ways to improve the quality of care for traditionally underserved multicultural populations. Particular attention will be given to children’s mental health issues, including cultural competence, public education, suicide prevention, and best practices in service delivery for multicultural populations.
- Symposium Chair: Fred Sandoval, M.P.A., member, NAMI National Board of Directors, Cochiti Lake, NM
Quality of Care
- Larke Huang, Ph.D., senior advisor, Office of the Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Rockville, MD
- Majose Carrasco, M.P.A., director, Multicultural Action Center, NAMI National, Arlington, VA
Promising Practices
- Donna Barnes, Ph.D., president, National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide, Washington, D.C.
- Rachel Guerrero, L.C.S.W., chief, Office of Multicultural Services, California Department of Mental Health, Sacramento, CA
- Nancy Carter, member, NAMI National Board of Directors, Santa Monica, CA
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