Cultural Humility Committee (CHC) Charter(PDF, 174KB)
The Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee (DEIC) formerly known as the Cultural Humility Committee (CHC) of the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health strives to reduce/eliminate cultural disparity by improving access to culturally and linguistically sensitive/competent mental health services for individuals living with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders.
The DEIC works collaboratively to promote and enhance awareness of and improve competency for cultural and linguistic diversity in Fresno County.
DEIC needs your support and participation to achieve continuing: Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Education, Stigma Reduction, Suicide Prevention, Cultural/Community Defined Practices, Wellness Recovery & Resiliency Support, and Cultural Competency.
The DEIC meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at Heritage Centre, 3127 N Millbrook Ave. Fresno, CA. 93703 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. (Currently meeting virtually due to the global COVID-19 pandemic)
For more information, please contact our Diversity Services Coordinator, Dennis Horn at dhorn@fresnocountyca.gov or call (559) 600-9615.
Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs
Dennis Horn, Diversity Services Coordinator.
Ahmad Bahrami, MBA. Equity Services Manager/Division Manager
DEIC Contact List
DEIC Chair/Fresno County Equity Services Manager
- Ahmad Bahrami, Division Manager Public Behavioral Health
- Dennis Horn, Diversity Services Coordinator
Cultural Humility Plans
Culturally Responsive Plan Delivered with Humility - FY 2022/2023(PDF, 4MB)
Culturally Responsive Plan Delivered with Humility - FY 2021/2022(PDF, 4MB)
Culturally Responsive Plan Delivered with Humility - FY 2020/2021(PDF, 3MB)
If you have a Behavioral Health emergency
please call 9-1-1
For Access to Services or the Crisis Line,
1 800 654-3937
CalHOPE Warm Line
1 833 317-HOPE(4673)
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1 800 273-8255