Cultural Competency

2023-2024 Tulare County Cultural Competency Plan
2023-2024 Tulare County Cultural Competency Plan

Click this link to view the 2023-2024 Cultural Competency Plan.

2022-2023 Tulare County Cultural Competency Plan
2022-2023 Tulare County Cultural Competency Plan

Click this link to view the 2022-2023 Cultural Competency Plan.

Community Program Planning Process
Community Program Planning Process

Click here to view the policy outlining the Tulare County Mental Health Branch Community Program Planning Process for Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Integrated Program and Expenditure Plans and Annual Updates.

Cultural Competency Committee - 2018 Year -End Update
Cultural Competency Committee – 2018 Year-End Update

Based on practice, Tulare County HHSA's Mental Health Cultural Competency Committee has identified the following principles of cultural competence for Mental Health Plan and Provider staff/practitioners.  

Cultural Competency Committee
Cultural Competency Committee

Click to view the policy that specifies the structure, role, and responsibilities of the Mental Health Cultural Competency Committee. 

Cultural Competency Standards
Cultural Competency Standards

The Tulare County Mental Health Plan (MHP) shall monitor, review, and comply with state and federal regulations and ensure that quality services are being provided to consumers in a culturally and linguistically aware manner.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
Cultural and Linguistic Competency

This policy defines the principles of cultural and linguistic competency accepted by the Health & Human Services Agency and establishes the foundation for integrating cultural and linguistic competency into its values and daily services.


Agency News

New Area Code, New Dialing Procedure

New Area Code, New Dialing Procedure

The California Public Utilities Commission is adding a new area code, 357, to the areas using the 559 area code. Starting February 26, 2025, local calls will require dialing 1 + area code + phone number (1 +10 digits). You can still dial just 3 digits for 911, 988, and other services like 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811 if available

Public Health's Fruit and Veggie Fest 2025

Public Health's Fruit and Veggie Fest 2025

Join CalFresh Healthy Living and SaveCo for this year's annual Fruit and Veggie Fest on April 2! This fest is free to the public and includes fun and educational activities for the entire family. Come learn fun and easy ways to make every day delicious by adding fruits and vegetables to your meals.