Save the dates: August 10, September 1, September 15 | 1-2 p.m. EST

This interactive series will provide a special focus on mental health issues ranging from coping with grief and loss to chronic stress and alcohol/substance misuse in our Urban Indian communities. Treatment and prevention experts will share effective strategies infused with cultural interventions that Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) can utilize within their wellness programs. Sessions will be informative, active, and designed to arm participants with vital resources to serve your communities.

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Join NCUIH for the third and last session of the three-part series which will provide a special focus on mental health issues ranging from coping with grief and loss to chronic stress and alcohol/substance misuse in our urban Indian communities. Treatment and prevention experts will share effective strategies infused with cultural interventions that UIOs can utilize within their wellness programs. Sessions will be informative, active, and designed to equip participants with vital resources to serve their communities.

Session Three:

Mental Health: Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Opioid Misuse Best Practices for UIOs
September 15, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST

Presenter:
• Pamela End of Horn, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Suicide Prevention Consultant

Objectives:
1. Initial and present impacts on substance use among AI/AN from the pandemic
2. Challenges/lessons learned
3. Effective and replicable strategies used to address these challenges

Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff