The Center for Multicultural Development (CMD) was established with the enthusiastic support of California's County Mental Health Directors. The Center is designed to promote the cultural competence of publicly funded behavioral health systems and ensure the integration of cultural competence into policy development, research, training, technical assistance, and other activities and products of CiMH. Programs, trainings and materials have been developed to assist California provide culturally appropriate services to meet the needs of diverse populations. An Advisory Committee consisting of committed consumer and professional experts experienced in the development of culturally competent mental health services supports the CMD.