Wednesday, April 2, 2025
4/2/2025
MSTC TOR 2024 - The Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium (MSTC) aims to empower its people and uphold traditional values to secure a healthier future for the community's children. High rates of drug abuse and suicide have long afflicted rural Alaska, and the pandemic has worsened these issues by increasing opioid and fentanyl use. MSTC's Project Director, Outreach Specialist, and Contractors will collect data for an outreach program guided by an Elders Advisory Group, which will support youth healing. The program seeks to build resilience among youth by fostering a connection to their cultural heritage and elders' wisdom through activities like fish camp and other cultural practices. Given the influence of social media on young people, the program will record cultural activities and share them on popular platforms, featuring messages on the consequences of stigma and substance misuse. MSTC's partnership with Frostline Studios will yield two recordings per year, resulting in ten videos over five years. Program staff will receive training from Dr. Cathy King on reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and promoting Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Dr. King will also provide support for individuals affected by Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), including screening, case management, referrals, and psychosocial support. The initiative focuses on prevention and harm reduction, raising awareness about substance abuse's harmful effects, and promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
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