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3.Good practice in service planning and provision is found,particularly, where there is a large BME community from thesame background.But, even in these situations, it is exceedingly rareto find secure well-developed or mainstreamed localprovision for young people’s mental health.4.A relationship of trust between BME young people andmental health providers. This is more easily built throughprovision by the voluntary sector/community groups than bymore formal mainstream services, although work in universalservices such as schools can be most effective, especially in thepromotion of mental health and early intervention.However, this type of work is usually project-based,with short-term funding and much that is excellentdoes not lead to an established service.5.At present, good practice in providing for the mentalhealth needs of young people from BME communities largelydepends upon the recruitment of BME staff and their trainingin mental health work and the training of staff at Tiers 1, 2,and 3 in cultural and racial awareness and competence inworking with BME young people and families.However, there is a shortage both of BME staffand of suitable training opportunities.19