Wednesday, June 7, 2023
6/7/2023
Aroostook Band of Micmacs (AMB herein after) is the most Northeasterly Federally Recognized Indian Tribe in the United Stated and is located in the most rural northern Maine; Aroostook County. ABM recognizes the limited local and culturally appropriate access to medication assisted treatment and education for the Micmac community in the substance use disorder. Since our Tribal community has 1,486 members whom 913 lives in a service area of 6,672 square miles within Aroostook County, ABM is aiming to be prepared and response to the substance use disorder within our Tribal members. Under preparation and response, we will increase access to culturally appropriate and evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment using one of the three FDA-approved medications for treatment of opioid use disorder. The addition to focusing on opioid use disorder, recipients may also address stimulant misuse and disorders, including cocaine and methamphetamine. The intent is to reduce unmet treatment need and opioid overdose- related deaths through the provision of prevention, testament and recovery support services for opioid use disorder and, if so desired, stimulant misuse and use disorders.
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).
