Friday, April 19, 2024
4/19/2024
The SAMHSA Native Connections "Intergenerational Intertribal (12) Positive Directions for Native Health" is a five-year grant that will help American Indian communities identify and address the behavioral health needs of Native youth. The overall program goal is to prevent and reduce suicidal behavior and substance misuse and promote mental health among Native youth up to age 24. AAIHB will partner with tribal communities to: 1)Reduce substance use and suicide ideation by increasing positive cultural identity in trauma survivors through a culturally adapted curriculum. By strengthening Native American youth's connection to their cultural identity, we will honor who they are and also contribute to a decrease in substance use and poor mental health outcomes. 2) Provide mental health promotion, trauma-informed care approaches, suicide prevention, and substance misuse awareness. A comprehensive approach to improve the well-being of the community involves creating community-wide awareness to fight stigma, provide support and educate the public about mental health, suicide, and substance misuse. 3) Increase community engagement and capacity to address suicide and substance misuse in the community. The project team will partner with the Intergenerational Community Advisory Panel (ICAP) and the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) Executive Council/Community Scientific Advisory Council (EC/CSAC) composed of community members, elders, youth, and health and social service personnel to guide the project. Most importantly, the ICAP/EC/CSAC will make decisions that inform the cultural adaption of the "Culture and Drugs Don't Mix" Curriculum.
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).
