Providing effective healthcare for refugee populations is a key US public health priority. In Washington State, partnerships among community organizations, resettlement agencies, and health systems help communities navigate change together by connecting refugees with essential supports. Because understandings of health vary across cultures, meaningful behavioral/mental health (BMH) care must harness cultural energy, honoring refugees’ strengths and experiences. Yet many providers lack capacity for culturally responsive, evidence-based care. This qualitative study explores Washington clinicians’ perspectives surrounding culturally sustaining BMH approaches. Findings aim to strengthen capacity and inform practices that honor the diverse cultural energies that shape refugee healing and resilience.
