Advancing mental health equity for five key populations in California.
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Welcome to the California Reducing Disparities Project website. Here you will find resources and information related to this cost-effective and award-winning project, funded by the Mental Health Services Act, aimed at reducing mental health disparities for African American, Latino, Native American, Asian and Pacific Islander, and LGBTQ+ populations in California.
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The California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP) Historical Storytelling Report
July 1, 2025
The California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP) Historical Storytelling Report is a narrative-driven initiative led by the Equity and Wellness Institute (EqWI), commissioned by the Office of Health Equity (OHE) within the California Department of Public Health. CRDP originated from a
Latino Service Providers is 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year
June 11, 2024
2024 California Nonprofit of the Year Congratulations to Latino Service Providers for their award as 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year! To read the articles published in the local papers, please see here: The Sonoma County Gazette and The Press Democrat To
THE CALIFORNIA REDUCING DISPARITIES PROJECT PHASE II STATEWIDE EVALUATION REPORT IS RELEASED
June 2, 2023
The California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP) is a first of its kind initiative intended to demonstrate the effectiveness of Community-Defined Evidence Practices (CDEPs) in reducing mental health disparities for diverse, multicultural communities, and reinforce the infrastructure to deliver these services.