Cultural Competence
Assessment Tools
Provided below is a list of web links for behavioral health agencies to help, enhance and/or develop Cultural & Linguistic Competence, Best Practices Programs, and Service Delivery for diverse cultural groups.
Centers of Excellence in Cultural Competence:
Cultural Competence Planning Guide links:
- Cultural Competence Plan Format
- The Role of Self-Assessment in Achieving Cultural Competence
- The Joint Commission: Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient-and Family-Centered Care
Cultural Competence Individual Assessment links:
Client:
Practitioner (MD):
Mental Health Professionals:
Mental Health Service & Support Professionals:
- Promoting Cultural & Linguistic Competency Self-Assessment Checklist for Personnel Providing Services and Supports In Early Intervention and Early Childhood Settings
- Promoting Cultural Diversity and Cultural Competency Self-Assessment Checklist for Personnel Providing Services and Supports to Children with Disabilities & Special Health Needs and their Families
- Promoting Cultural Diversity and Cultural Competency: Self-Checklist for Staff of Residential Programs Providing Behavioral Health Services and Supports to Children, Youth and their Families
Questions related to OMH’s diversity and inclusion efforts should be directed to OMH’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Matthew Canuteson.