Authors: National Council of Urban Indian Health

Publication Year: 2015

Last Updated: 2016-06-27

Journal: American Indian Culture and Research Journal

Keywords: Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative, MSPI, American Indian and Alaska Natives, AI/AN, Urban Indian Health Programs, UIHP, Clinical Reporting System, Indian Health Institute

Abstract:

The Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative is critical for American Indian and Alaska Natives due to substantially alarming rates of suicide and methamphetamine abuse in Indian Country. Since, September 2009, the MSPI efforts to serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities successfully contributed to over 9,400 individuals entering treatment for methamphetamine abuse. Additionally, over 12,000 substance abuse and mental health encounters were conducted via telehealth. Furthermore, desperate calls for individuals trained in suicide crisis response were answered by 13,150 professionals and community members undergoing such training. Lastly, more than 528,000 encounters with youth were provided as part of evidence-based and practice-based prevention activities.

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