Saturday, April 20, 2024
4/20/2024
Title: Mashantucket Pequot Skeehch Wuyeekan (Pequot for "Good Medicine") Project This application proposes focus on preventing suicide and substance misuse, reduce the impact of trauma, and promote mental health among MPTN community youth ages 8-24. The Good Medicine Project (GMP) will increase the general awareness of substance abuse and suicide as preventable public health issues and decrease MPTN youth substance abuse and suicide rates through the provision of local prevention activities. The goals and activities in this application will provide objectives focused on enhancing widespread use of culturally relevant evidence-based best practices in prevention for youth (age 8-17) and young adults (age 18-24). The GMP’s goal will be to reduce the progression of suicidal ideation, substance misuse and its related problems while strengthening the capacity and infrastructure for prevention at the community level, through Tier 1 interventions. These Tier 1 interventions are specific strategies that are positive and proactive, not reactive and consequence based. Tier I (universal) prevention activities are given priority because it is an effective way to minimize the prevalence of substance abuse and suicide attempts in rural areas, particularly since the proposed program is focused on adolescents. It is important given the social and economic events of the last 12 to 14 months that the community needs to become aware of latest contributing factors to increased reports of suicidal ideation and substance misuse issues, which is best accomplished through universal (Tier I) interventions. Develop a culturally responsive curriculum centered around oral traditions and lessons. Involve humor, art, photos, and language with trainers familiar with our tribal community as well as harm reduction and substance abuse Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs). Cultivate responsive leadership and develop strong partnerships with internal and external partners to build a whole community support system. Encourage clients to participate in Indigenous healing practices and cultural traditions to support their overall health and wellness.
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