IHS Division of Behavioral Health Listening Session

August 4, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

This one-hour virtual listening session, facilitated by the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH), is an opportunity for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) to engage directly with leadership from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). Dr. Gloria Segay, representing DBH, will join the session to share updates, priorities, and opportunities under the new Administration, as well as to hear directly from UIOs about their needs, experiences, and recommendations. The session will include opening remarks, a brief presentation, and time for open dialogue and Q&A. This session is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and ensure UIO voices help shape future behavioral health initiatives.

Event Goal:
The purpose of this session is to foster open dialogue and mutual understanding between the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). It aims to provide DBH leadership with an opportunity to share updates, priorities, and perspectives under the new Administration, while also hearing directly from UIOs about their needs, challenges, and priorities. The session is designed to support relationship-building, inform future collaboration, and help align efforts to improve behavioral health outcomes for urban Indian communities.

Presenter:

• Rori Collins, NCUIH

Objectives:

1. Provide updates on DBH priorities and initiatives
2. To gather input from UIOs to inform future collaboration and behavioral health efforts