Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives

The Executive Summary of this Treatment Improvement Protocol summarizes substance use and mental illness among American Indians and Alaska Natives and discusses the importance of delivering culturally responsive, evidence-based services to address these behavioral health challenges.

Contents

• Executive Summary
• Part 1. Practical Guide to the Provision of Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
  • Part 1, Chapter 1
    • Introduction
    • Choosing a Path for Your Learning Journey
    • Beginning in the East: The Direction of Cultural Knowledge
    • Moving to the South: The Direction of Cultural Awareness and Competence
    • Continuing West: Cultural Perspective on Behavioral Health
    • Arriving in the North: The Direction of Culturally Specific and Responsive Skills and Practices
  • Part 1, Chapter 2
    • Introduction
    • Vignette 1—Vicki: Establishing Relationships, Acknowledging the Past, and Choosing Treatment
    • Vignette 2—Joe: Addressing Methamphetamine Dependence, Reconnecting With Family, and Recovering on the Reservation
    • Vignette 3—Marlene: Facilitating Support, Creating Family Connections, Honoring Traditional Ways, and Recovering in Remote Alaska Villages
    • Vignette 4—Philip: Making Connections Between Losses and Alcohol Use, Using One-Stop Outreach and Case Management Services for Homelessness and Treatment Service Needs, and Building Relationships Using Traditional Practices in Recovery
• Part 2. Implementation Guide for Behavioral Health Program Administrators Serving American Indians and Alaska Natives
  • Part 2, Chapter 1
    • Introduction
    • Becoming a Culturally Responsive Organization
    • Workforce Professional Development
  • Part 2, Chapter 2
    • Introduction
    • Developing a Culturally Competent and Responsive Workforce
    • Developing Native EBPs
    • Integrating Care: Traditional Practices in Behavioral Health Programs
    • Creating Sustainability
• Appendix—Bibliography