Friday, November 22, 2024
11/22/2024
South Dakota Urban Indian of Health (SDUIH) Society of Care (SOC) is focused on planning a holistic, comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health system of care for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The primary population focus for the Project is 600 (150 Year 1, 200 Year 2, 250 Year 3) AI/AN children and youth aged 0-25 and their families located in Sioux Falls and Pierre, South Dakota. Many health disparities are even more severe in AI communities in the Great Plains region who face multiple challenges in meeting healthcare needs of rural and underserved communities. Gaps in services and a shortage of qualified behavioral health providers continue to challenge and burden AI children, youth and families in accessing mental health and substance abuse services. Community Natural Helpers are untapped resources in our tribal communities who hold valuable lived experiences that demonstrate positive health behavior. Community Natural Helpers can support gaps in services yet require strategic training and support to develop culturally-based, community-based behavioral health knowledge and skill. Goal 1: To plan a process that will enhance and improve partner capabilities in providing trauma-focused, culturally competent coordinated services through a Society of Care framework. Objective 1. SDUIH will expand its current Community Cultural Advisory Committee (CCAC) to include youth and additional community members to provide guidance and feedback in developing the SDUIH Society of Care. Objective 2. SDUIH will plan and implement a three-year Comprehensive Community Strength and Needs Assessment in partnership with the CCAC, Tribal and community partners and other key stakeholders. Objective 3. SDUIH will hold quarterly Community Partner meetings to educate on topics that address client needs such as systems of care, trauma-informed care and cultural competency. Goal 2: To increase Community “Natural” Helpers knowledge and skills in areas of identifying and responding to psychological distress, mental health issues and substance use issues in the community through evidence-based and culturally tribal best practices. Objective 1. SDUIH will pilot the Positive Indian Parenting curriculum biannually. Objective 2. SDUIH will pilot the Family Spirit curriculum biannually. Objective 3. SDUIH will pilot quarterly trainings focused on improving community knowledge and skill to identify and respond to individuals who experience psychological distress, mental illness and substance use issues. Goal 3: To improve access to the SDUIH Cultural Healing Program Objective 1. SDUIH will develop a social marketing campaign to increase participation. Objective 2. SDUIH will work directly with the CCAC to plan specialized evaluation methods focused on culture and healing within Community Needs Assessment to identify barriers, challenges and strengths of the current Cultural Healing Program to improve access. Objective 3. SDUIH will expand his current transportation policy and procedure to encompass all proposed planning activities for the SOC.
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