News from SAMHSA and an upcoming training opportunity
SAMHSA: Minority Fellowship Program Aims to Reduce Health Disparities by Increasing Culturally Competent Providers
For many people with substance use disorders, access to care in the United States is inadequate, but for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), the situation is worse.
SAMHSA’s Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) seeks to encourage racial and ethnic minorities to enter the behavioral health field and to increase the number of culturally competent health care professionals as a way to enhance healthcare.
Upcoming Training Opportunity:Cultural Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills in Working with the LGBTQ+ Population