Friday, May 9, 2025
5/9/2025
Native Village of Eklutna Tribal Opioid Response Grant - Native Village of Eklutna is a small rural native village about 25 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska. The Village is the only original Dena’ina village left in Anchorage. The traditional borders of the Dena’ina area overlap with present day Anchorage, Joint Elmendorf/Richardson Military Base, and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The Eklutna Tribe consists of approximately 400 members, with the majority living in the greater Anchorage area, with the Village housing the tribal offices and being considered the ‘capitol’ of the tribe. The Native Village of Eklutna, with support of SAMHSA, will work to bring culturally appropriate prevention and education services to our Tribal members and their loved ones. With this two-year grant opportunity, we will work on reducing the impact of opioid related overdoses and death within our families by creating healthy prevention activities and services. Our overarching goal is to identify and reduce opioid related activity within our community by implementing prevention, outreach, and assessment activities. This will be achieved via the following goals; GOAL 1: NVE will develop and implement a culturally appropriate outreach and awareness program. Objective 1.1: NVE will conduct a needs assessment and strategic plan based on the most current epidemiological data for the tribe to address the gaps in prevention, treatment, and recovery support services identified by the tribe. Objective 1.2: NVE will develop and implement educational materials that increases awareness of opioid related activity within our community. Objective 1.3: Establish a repository of referral sources for Tribal members in the Anchorage and Matanuska Susitna service area and develop a resource packet. GOAL 2: Provide workforce development activities to ensure that partners working in our communities are providing culturally sensitive prevention and treatment services. Objective 2.1: Provide education and prevention opportunities for community partners and Tribal members that increases awareness and shares resources. Objective 2.2: Provide specialized classes to community members on how to access and administer NARCAN kits and other MAT strategies. Objective 2.3: Offer activities in the Native Village of Eklutna for First Responders to build partnership and awareness. GOAL 3: Provide culturally appropriate referral services regarding client intake and referral. Objective 3.1: Develop policies and processes for substance abuse related intake process Objective 3.2: Provide continued education for TOR staff member to build capacity in substance abuse related services. Objective 3.3: Facilitate monthly team meetings as needed to address system improvements and processes.
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).