Thursday, June 5, 2025
6/5/2025
Native Connections Arkansas - Project Title: AICA Native Connections CFDA: 93.243 Applicant Name: American Indian Center of Arkansas Address: 1100 North University, Ste 143 Little Rock, AR 72207-6344 Phone/Fax: P (501) 666-9032 or 1-800-441-4513 E-mail: michael@aicago.org Abstract Population of Focus: Tribal Youth 24 Years of Age and Younger in Arkansas Number of Individuals to be Served: 1200 The American Indian Center of Arkansas (AICA) seeks funding to reduce the risk of suicide among tribal youth tribal youth and young adults ages 24 and below facing mental health issues and those with co-occurring substance abuse. Funding from this project will provide tribal youth suffering from ADD, ADHD, depression, bi-polar disorder, and other mental/behavioral health disorders access to culturally appropriate services to improve behavioral health outcomes. Through the implementation of this program, AICA hopes to accomplish four goals: 1) Develop tribal mental health/substance abuse policies and procedures that will result in improved access and treatment for tribal youth and young adults with mental health issues and/or co-occurring mental health/substance abuse issues. 2) Develop partnerships with key stakeholders including service providers that will result in improved access and treatment for tribal youth with serious mental health issues and/or co-occurring mental health/substance abuse issues. 3) Work with partner organizations to implement culturally appropriate evidence-based strategies to address mental health and/or substance abuse issues among tribal youth. 4) Increase access to treatment services for tribal members age 24 and under that suffer with serious mental health issues and/or co-occurring mental health/substance abuse issues.
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