Wednesday, April 2, 2025
4/2/2025
Tribal Opioid Response - This project is White Buffalo Recovery Program’s approach to developing culturally-informed and responsive evidence-based community prevention efforts, using strategic communications messaging on the consequences of stigma, opioid and stimulant misuse, and implementing school-based prevention programs, elder education, and outreach. This project will also enhance community-wide policies and procedures to incorporate trauma-informed practices that acknowledge the impact of historical and generational trauma, training Tribal staff (e.g., behavioral health providers, school staff, housing personnel, youth workers, etc.) in reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and promoting positive Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Providing psychosocial educational activities that address behavioral health disparities and the social determinants of health. White Buffalo will provide support to individuals impacted by SUDs, including screening, case management, referrals, and warm hand-offs to resources and psychosocial supports. SAMHSA encourages award recipients to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (https://samhsa.gov/findhelp/988) and other crisis services available to anyone in the Tribe.
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).