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Publication Year: 2004

Last Updated: 2010-01-21 08:14:08

Journal: OneSky

Keywords: SAMHSA; New Freedom Initiative; substance abuse; mental disorders; recovery; policy, program, and budget; cultural competency/sensitivity; gender-sensitive; age-appropriate; American Indian/Alaska Native communities; grants program

Short Abstract: A comprehensive list of American Indian/Alaska Native programs that are currently funded by SAMHSA in accordance with President Bush's New Freedome Initiative. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), focuses attention, programs, and funding on improving the lives of people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. This document highlights SAMHSA activities in support of the American Indian/Alaska Native populations across the Nation.

Abstract: A comprehensive list of AI/AN programs that are currently funded by SAMHSA in accordance with President Bush's New Freedom Initiative. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), focuses attention, programs, and funding on improving the lives of people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. Consistent with President Bush's New Freedom Initiative, SAMHSAs vision is a life in the community for everyone. The agency is achieving that vision through its mission building resilience and facilitating recovery. The agency's direction in policy, program and budget is guided by a matrix of priority programs and crosscutting principles that include the related issues of cultural competency and eliminating disparities. To achieve the Agency's vision and mission for all Americans, SAMHSA-supported services are provided within the most relevant and meaningful cultural, gender-sensitive, and age-appropriate context for the people being served. SAMHSA has put this understanding into action for the American Indian/Alaska Native communities it serves in the design of its grants programs, the nature of its communications and outreach, and its ongoing committment to culturally competent and culturally sensitive tribal and community-based mental health services, addiction treatment, and substance abuse prevention/mental health promotion. Only in this way can SAMSHA help ensure that all people with or at risk for mental or addictive disorders have the opportunity for fulfilling lives that include jobs, homes, and meaningful relationship with family and friends. This document highlights SAMHSA activities in support of the American Indian/Alaska Native populations across the Nation. 

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