This training is designed to help providers increase their capacity to incorporate elements of Hispanic culture when using the cultural formulations framework with Hispanics and Latinos with substance use disorders. Content is informed by current research findings on the impact of cultural factors on substance use disorders, client's treatment and recovery process.

Discussions include the benefits of an intercultural relationship, activities using case studies and skills practice with the cultural formulation interview (CFI) tool, and review of effective culturally informed interventions for when working with Hispanic and Latino populations