Recent research has demonstrated positive outcomes for patients who take an active role in their mental health care (Linhorst & Eckert, 2003). Patients who participate in the decision-making process are more satisfied with services, have a greater sense of self-efficacy and confidence, an increased ability to cope with daily life, and are more likely to achieve their treatment goals (Linhorst & Eckert, 2003). As defined by Chamberlin and Schene (1997), empowerment in mental health care requires having access to information and resources, having a range of options from which to make choices, learning to think critically, and having the power to make decisions. Cooper-Patrick et al. (1999) indicate that minority patients are less likely to have a collaborative relationship with providers than are otherwise similar white patients. Thus, there is a need for minority patients to learn to take a more active role in their care. One way to address the need for increased empowerment and activation among minority mental health patients is to provide them with training to enhance their communication and decision-making skills. The Right Question Project (RQP) is a consumer educational technique designed for this purpose and developed for use in multiple settings. The proposed study will examine the effectiveness of RQP with a Latino population.