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SUMMARY:IHS Division of Behavioral Health Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:August 4\, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nThis 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. Glorinda 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. \nEvent Goal:\nThe 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. \nPresenter: \n\nRori Collins\, NCUIH\n\nObjectives: \n\nProvide updates on DBH priorities and initiatives\nTo gather input from UIOs to inform future collaboration and behavioral health efforts
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/ihs-division-of-behavioral-health-listening-session/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T140000
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SUMMARY:Voices of Resilience: Advancing COVID-19 Management Strategies for Providers
DESCRIPTION:August 12\, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nJoin the National Council of Urban Indian Health for a presentation on early identification and management of COVID-19\, particularly in patients with comorbidities. Tailored to support urban American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) health care providers\, this webinar will share timely information and practical COVID-19 diagnosis and care strategies.   \nNCUIH Presenter:\n\nAlyssa Smith-Longee\, MPH\, BSN\, RN\, CPN (Assiniboine/Sioux – Ft. Peck)\n\nObjectives:  \n\nIncrease provider knowledge of early COVID-19 diagnosis strategies;  \nSupport COVID-19 management practices among urban AI/AN health care providers; and\, \nShare best practices for managing COVID-19 in patients with comorbidities. \n\nAudience:  \n\nUrban Indian Organization staff\nAmerican Indian and Alaskan Native health care providers \nClinical staff 
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/voices-of-resilience-advancing-covid-19-management-strategies-for-providers/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T065455
CREATED:20250806T154605Z
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SUMMARY:Pathway to Vaccine Confidence: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Through Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:September 16\, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nJoin the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) for a 60-minute presentation designed to support Urban Indian Organization (UIO) healthcare providers in improving vaccine confidence for COVID-19 and other vaccinations among their patients and the communities they serve. This session will explore common reasons behind vaccine hesitancy in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities\, provide an overview of motivational interviewing techniques\, and demonstrate how these techniques can support patient autonomy\, foster patient-provider trust\, and promote respectful vaccine conversations. \nPresenters: \n\nAlyssa Smith-Longee\, MPH\, BSN\, RN\, CPN (Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux)\, Public Health Program Manager\, NCUIH\nJonathan Kratz\, MSW\, LCSW\, Clinical Associate Professor\, Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work\, Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers\n\nObjectives: \n\nIdentify common factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy in AI/AN communities.\nDescribe key motivational interviewing techniques\, including open-ended questions\, affirmations\, reflective listening\, and summaries (OARS).\nApply motivational interviewing strategies in clinical conversations about vaccinations.\n\nAudience: \n\nUrban Indian Organization staff\nHealthcare Providers
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/pathway-to-vaccine-confidence-addressing-vaccine-hesitancy-through-motivational-interviewing/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T150000
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SUMMARY:Using Creative Arts Expression to Explore and Treat Trauma
DESCRIPTION:October 16\, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nCreative arts expression offers powerful pathways for healing in Urban Indian communities. This webinar will highlight ways for professionals to integrate culturally grounded arts practices into behavioral health programs that address conflict\, suicide prevention\, and addiction recovery. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nGain insights from Daniel Domaguin\, Program Manager with the Tribal Medication for Addiction Treatment project at the California Consortium for Urban Indian Health.\nLeave with at least one practical technique to bring back to your community.\n\nPresenter: \n\nDaniel Domaguin (he/him\, isú) is a second-generation Ilokano settler born and raised in unceded Tiipai territory. He is the Program Manager with the Tribal Medication for Addiction Treatment project at the California Consortium for Urban Indian Health. Daniel is a licensed clinical social worker who has been serving California’s Tribal and urban American Indian/Alaska Native communities since 2009\, providing youth leadership development\, mental health therapy\, clinical supervision\, and training/technical assistance for suicide\, substance use\, opioid overdose and violence prevention to staff and community members.\n\nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of creative arts expression in behavioral health treatment.\nIdentify and implement at least one creative arts practice or technique in treatment settings.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/using-creative-arts-expression-to-explore-and-treat-trauma/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T150000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Narrative Therapy: Storytelling as a Path to Healing
DESCRIPTION:November 20\, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nThis 60 minute webinar explores how Narrative Therapy uses the power of storytelling to support healing. Participants will learn how centering personal and community stories fosters resilience and well-being\, with a focus on culturally responsive applications for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This session is designed for Urban Indian Organizations and anyone interested in integrating storytelling and narrative practices into behavioral health services. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the foundations of Narrative Therapy and how it supports behavioral health by centering personal and community stories in the healing process.\nRecognize culturally responsive applications of Narrative Therapy for American Indian and Alaska Native communities\, including the role of tradition\, identity\, and resilience.\nIdentify practical strategies and resources for integrating storytelling and narrative practices into behavioral health services at Urban Indian Organizations and other care settings.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/an-introduction-to-narrative-therapy-storytelling-as-a-path-to-healing/
CATEGORIES:DBH,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T144500
DTSTAMP:20261016T065455
CREATED:20251104T144124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T154734Z
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SUMMARY:Using SMART Objectives and Logic Models to Drive Innovation
DESCRIPTION:December 11\, 2025 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET\n\nUsing SMART Objectives and Logic Models to Drive Innovation\nInnovative ideas in healthcare need a roadmap. This session introduces SMART objectives and logic models as essential tools for Urban Indian Organizations to design\, implement\, and measure new approaches for grant program planning. Drawing from a public health framework\, participants will learn how to connect vision to action\, align innovation with community priorities\, and demonstrate meaningful impact to funders\, partners\, and stakeholders. \nPresenter: \n\nLyz Best\, MPH\, MA\, Manager of Technical Assistance\, NCUIH\n\nObjectives: \n\nTurn innovative healthcare ideas into actionable strategies through key public health tools.\nDesign SMART goals to transform innovative concepts into specific and measurable steps that guide program design.\nUnderstand how to use logic models to develop effective programs for patients and communities.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/using-smart-objectives-and-logic-models-to-drive-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T144500
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CREATED:20251210T193439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T155511Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Health Access: The Rise of Wellness Vending Machines
DESCRIPTION:January 29\, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET\n\nSmart Health Access: The Rise of Wellness Vending Machines\nWhat if getting Narcan or a hygiene kit was as simple as using an ATM? \nWith American Indian and Alaska Native people experiencing one of the highest drug overdose death rates in the U.S.\, Urban Indian communities are installing Wellness Vending Machines that provide free\, anonymous access to Narcan\, fentanyl test strips\, condoms\, hygiene kits\, smudge kits\, Plan B\, and needle exchange supplies. These machines expand access\, reduce stigma\, and empower individuals to manage their health on their own terms bridging service gaps and promoting safer\, healthier outcomes for all. \nPresenters: \n\nJohnny Delgado\, BAIHP\nDr. Ashleigh Herrera\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Social Work\, California State University\, Bakersfield\n\nObjectives: \n\nLearn how medical vending machines work and how they’re being used to expand access to care\, reduce stigma\, and serve as tools for prevention.\nIdentify the steps and partnerships to implement this model in urban Indigenous communities\nDiscuss how low-barrier innovations like vending machines can support prevention\, wellness\, and outreach efforts.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribal Partners and Tribes
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/smart-health-access-the-rise-of-wellness-vending-machines/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T144500
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CREATED:20260114T192131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182607Z
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SUMMARY:Innovating Through Storytelling: Health Campaigns in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:February 26\, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET\n\nInnovating Through Storytelling: Health Campaigns in the Digital Age\nThis session is the final learning opportunity in our Community of Learning (COL) Series: Navigating the Future of Health Care. Grounded in innovation and community-centered practice\, this session explores how storytelling can be used to co-create health campaigns with community rather than delivering messages to them. Participants will gain practical strategies for meaningfully engaging community voices throughout campaign design and implementation\, and learn how to select digital platforms and impact measures that prioritize trust\, engagement\, and real-world impact over one-way information sharing. \nPresenters: \n\nLyz Best\, Manager of Technical Assistance\, NCUIH\nRiver Carroll\, Policy and Events Communications Associate\, NCUIH\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUse story mapping to co-create health campaigns with community members\, centering lived experience and cultural values.\nIdentify practical strategies for meaningfully involving community voices throughout the design and implementation of health campaigns.\nSelect appropriate digital platforms and impact measures that reflect community engagement\, trust\, and real-world outcomes.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribal Partners and Tribes
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/innovating-through-storytelling-health-campaigns-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T150000
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Nutrition: Why Traditional Foods Matter in Wellness and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:March 26\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nDespite the critical role nutrition plays in preventing and managing chronic disease\, it is often inconsistently addressed in clinical care. This webinar explores how traditional foods and culturally grounded wellness practices can support whole-person health for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Designed for healthcare teams and community-based providers\, the session highlights the connection between food as medicine\, cultural knowledge\, and improved health outcomes\, while offering practical\, respectful ways to integrate nutrition and holistic health conversations into clinical visits and community programs to promote healing\, connection\, and long-term wellness. \nPresenters: \n\nNahla Holland\, Senior Research Associate\, NCUIH\, Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation\nLyz Best\, Manager of Technical Assistance\, NCUIH\n\nObjectives: \n\nExplain the connection between traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and improved health outcomes.\nLearn practical ways to integrate nutrition conversations and traditional food practices into clinical visits and community programs. Holistic approaches to health conversations.\nIdentify approaches for using nutrition to strengthen community connection\, promote healing\, and support long-term wellness.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribal Partners and Tribes\n\n  \n\n \nContinuing Nursing Education (CNE) \nCardea Services is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ \nUpon successful completion of this activity 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. \n\nContinuing Medical Education (CME) \nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Cardea and National Council of Urban Indian Health. Cardea is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCardea designates this live event for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nSuccessful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following: \n\nAttending the entire CE activity\nCompleting the online evaluation\nSubmitting an online CE Request
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/rethinking-nutrition-why-traditional-foods-matter-in-wellness-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000
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SUMMARY:UIO Listening Session – IHS Division of Behavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:September 17\, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET\nThe 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\, 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. \nPresenters: \n\nDr. Glorinda Segay\, IHS DBH** (subject to change)\nAlex Sampson\, NCUIH\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/uio-listening-session-ihs-division-of-behavioral-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T065455
CREATED:20260914T153813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T153813Z
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SUMMARY:Policy and Partnership Strategies to Improve Early Cancer Screening Access for Urban Native Communities
DESCRIPTION:October 27\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nJoin NCUIH on October 27th\, 2-3 PM ET\, for a virtual discussion on improving early cancer screening access for Urban Native communities. Presenters will examine disparities and barriers to preventive care\, highlight the role of Urban Indian Organizations in culturally responsive outreach and patient navigation\, and explore policy and partnership strategies that strengthen screening access. Attendees will leave with practical recommendations and promising practices to support community-centered cancer screening initiatives.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/policy-and-partnership-strategies-to-improve-early-cancer-screening-access-for-urban-native-communities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T065455
CREATED:20260924T180336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T210032Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce Through Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:November 5\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\n\nStrengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce Through Peer Support\nJoin the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) for a Community of Learning on how peer support can expand access to behavioral health services and create career pathways grounded in lived experience and community knowledge. Speakers will discuss the evidence behind peer support and practical considerations for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs)\, including program integration\, hiring\, supervision\, training\, and long-term sustainability. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\n\nDescribe the role of peer support in behavioral health services and workforce development.\nIdentify ways to integrate peer support into culturally responsive UIO programs.\nApply lessons on developing and sustaining peer support programs.\n\n\nPresenters will be announced soon. Register to attend.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/strengthening-the-behavioral-health-workforce-through-peer-support/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T065455
CREATED:20261005T164849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T185249Z
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SUMMARY:From Training to Practice: Building Sustainable Behavioral Health Workforce Pathways
DESCRIPTION:November 17\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nJoin NCUIH and David Bright of IHCRC to learn about an Urban Indian Organization’s (UIO) experience participating in a doctoral psychology internship program. This webinar will explore how structured clinical training can support a broader workforce development strategy\, including the organizational capacity\, supervision\, and trainee support needed to build successful partnerships. \nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe how clinical training and internship partnerships can support behavioral health workforce development within UIOs.\nIdentify components of successful training partnerships\, including organizational capacity\, supervision\, trainee support\, and culturally responsive learning experiences.\nExplain how exposure to Urban Indian health settings during professional training can support future recruitment and retention.\nIdentify practical opportunities to develop or strengthen academic and clinical training partnerships within their organizations.\n\n\nPresenter: David Bright\, IHCRC
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/from-training-to-practice-building-sustainable-behavioral-health-workforce-pathways/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T065455
CREATED:20260930T152944Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health for Native Communities
DESCRIPTION:December 10\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nJoin us for a 60-minute webinar exploring perinatal and postpartum mental health among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. This session will examine maternal mental health disparities\, the impacts of historical trauma and systemic inequities\, and the importance of culturally grounded approaches to maternal and family wellness. Presenters from Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services will highlight Indigenous-led models of care\, including culturally rooted birth and postpartum support\, community connection\, and traditional healing practices. Participants will gain insight into protective factors that strengthen maternal mental health and explore practical strategies for incorporating culturally responsive\, trauma-informed\, and strengths-based approaches into programs and services supporting AI/AN families. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\nMattie Currie\, Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services\nDaysa Gunther\, Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services\n\n\nContinuing education credits will be provided.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/perinatal-and-postpartum-mental-health-for-native-communities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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