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The purpose of this monograph is to increase awareness of the impact of culture on the availability of mental health services with the goal of improving services for culturally/racially diverse families in ways that reduce mental health disparities. The monograph identifies strategies to increase availability as part of a broader conceptual model that addresses the community context in which services are delivered, the characteristics of populations served, and the overall organizational infrastructure through which services are delivered. Availability strategies were identified through interviews conducted with personnel from 12 organizations that met criteria for providing culturally competent services and supports for racially/ethnically diverse children and families. The monograph is part of a series outlining successful strategies for increasing access, availability, and utilization of services at the organizational and direct service levels.