Office of Multilcultural Health Mission

The mission of the OMH is to increase the capacity of the CDPH and DHCS, health care providers, and ethnic/racial communities to eliminate health disparities among and improve the quality of life of California's diverse populations.  The OMH will:

• Create and strengthen information networks between DHS programs and ethnic/racial communities;
• Promote community participation in decision-making related to health issues;
 
• Build capacity through training, technical assistance and strategic planning;
 
• Support the development and dissemination of information, strategies and resources contributing to the improved health status of California's diverse communities; and
 
• Advocate for policies and practices that increase the effectiveness of DHS services to diverse communities.