Diversity, Inclusion & Nondiscrimination

Policies

NAMI Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Cultural Competency Resources

Let's Talk: Diversity in Action Do-it yourself facilitation toolkit on diversity and inclusion for NAMI state and affiliate officers who are interested on starting diversity and inclusion efforts
Let's Talk: Diversity in Action Assessment Worksheet NAMI Organization cultural competence assessment
NAMI Cultural Competence Resources Resources assist in establishing cultural competence policies and procedures.
Cultural Competence- A Key for Success Key concepts and components of a culturally competent organization
NAMI Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence Definitions By NAMI Diversity and Inclusion Work Group
Cultural Competency in Mental Health Peer-Run Programs and Self-help Groups: A Tool to Assess and Enhance Your Services Tool to help mental health, consumer-operated programs and self-help groups assess their own cultural competency

Language Resources

NAMI Spanish Language Resources Information about NAMI, NAMI programs and mental health in Spanish
Guideline for Translation of Materials NAMI Guidelines on translating NAMI publications and communications from English to a different language
Multicultural Action Center Resources in Various Languages NAMI Multicultural Action Center resources for diverse communities

Collecting Demographic Information

Collecting Race and Ethnicity Data: Guidance for NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates Guidelines for collecting and saving demographic data of members (age, sex, race/ethnicity, etc.)
US Census Bureau Resource that NAMI State and Affiliate Organizations can refer to for the standard for local demographics and for measuring success with their organization

Multicultural Outreach Resources

Basic Steps for Successful Multicultural Outreach: Guidance for NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates
NAMI Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion Planning Guide Focuses on how to develop and implement a successful multicultural engagement and inclusion plan
Sharing Hope: Understanding Mental Health Interactive educational presentation that aims to decrease mental health stigma in the African American community, increase awareness of mental health recovery and to introduce NAMI education and support programs

Related Files

Diversity Policy (PDF File)

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