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Quick Guide for Administrators Based on TIP 59
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This manual for administrators describes the influence of culture on the delivery of substance use and mental health services. It discusses racial, ethnic, and cultural considerations, and presents the core elements of cultural competence.

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SMA16-4932
Publication Date
April 2016
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