Meeting the Challenge: Ending Treatment Disparities for Women of Color. A Background Paper

摘要

It is unnecessary and inexcusable that women of color who suffer from mental health problems, substance abuse/addiction and co-occurring disorders are often unable to access appropriate treatment and prevention services in their communities. The stigma, fragmentation of services and system gridlock are unacceptable. The information and stories in this background paper are only as useful as they serve to motivate communities to action. Community assessments, media campaigns and coalition meetings need to be outcome based. Policy and funding should respond to need, and providers must be motivated to work together to break old barriers and provide effective services.