National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Reauthorization of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Authors: National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Health Board
Publication Year: 2009
Last Updated: 2010-08-11 11:09:45
Journal: NA
Keywords: SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Agency, NCAI, NIHB, national congress of american indians, national indian health board

Short Abstract:

Substance abuse continues to be one of the most damaging and chronic health problems faced by Indian people.  Behavioral and mental health care services and programs promote positive behavior and address youth suicide in our communities.  Currently, our communities are developing successful programs that address mental and behavioral health, suicide prevention, and substance abuse but with the scarce resources available have limited outreach capabilities.

Abstract:

Substance abuse continues to be one of the most damaging and chronic health problems faced by Indian people.  Behavioral and mental health care services and programs promote positive behavior and address youth suicide in our communities.  Currently, our communities are developing successful programs that address mental and behavioral health, suicide prevention, and substance abuse but with the scarce resources available have limited outreach capabilities.

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