Saturday, November 23, 2024
11/23/2024
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and the Lower Yukon School District’s (LYSD) FY 2020 Tribal Behavioral Health Grant Program project, entitled “Yupiit Ikayuat (Yup’iks Help)”, is focused on decreasing the suicide and substance misuse rates of Alaska Native youth ages 14-18 in the 10 villages in southwestern Alaska that are served by LYSD through social, economic and intergenerational-based development opportunities. These 10 villages are significantly isolated and poverty-stricken. Research shows that this combination of isolation and poverty is a perfect concoction for decreased access to food, increased mental health disorders and increased rates of drug and alcohol use among youth, all of which are precursors to suicide ideation. According to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (2013-2017), 23.6% of 14-18 year older in the Lower Yukon School District seriously considered attempting suicide within the past year. This project is focused on addressing the causes of such high suicide and substance misuse rates through the incorporation of community-based social, economic and intergenerational youth development opportunities. The intent of this project is to provide this next generation with the social, emotional and career skills they need in order to be successful and resilient. Additionally, this project is designed to strengthen Alaska Native families, preserve Alaska Native culture and increase self-sufficiency and community well-being.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
