Sunday, November 24, 2024
11/24/2024
The Empowerment, Prevention, and Sustainability Project aims to prevent and reduce suicidal behavior, substance misuse, and the impact of trauma while promoting mental health among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth up to age 24. The project will use Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) services to achieve its objectives, with a focus on prevention, intervention, and trauma-informed and culturally appropriate services. The project will include a 1 FTE Education Behavioral Health Coordinator, an Education Outreach Advocate, and an Experiential Education Specialist to implement outreach programs within the CTCLUSI 5-county service area. Additionally, the project will incorporate Project Venture and ACEs services. Project Venture promotes positive youth development and leadership skills, building resilience and cultural identity to reduce substance misuse and suicidal behavior while improving mental health outcomes. ACEs services provide trauma education, support, and resources to improve well-being and promote community resilience. Together, these services can address the root cause of mental health issues, particularly historical and intergenerational trauma, promoting healing and resilience among American Indian/Alaskan Native youth.
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).
