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TIP 59: Improving Cultural Competence

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This guide helps professional care providers and administrators understand the role of culture in the delivery of mental health and substance use services. It describes cultural competence and discusses racial, ethnic, and cultural considerations.

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SMA15-4849
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November 2015

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