Are there any mental health resources specifically for the Indigenous/Native community?

Here are several resources for your consideration:   

• NAMI’s Indigenous webpage provides an overview of mental health concerns that commonly affect Native American/Indigenous communities, tips for finding culturally competent care, and additional mental health resources. 
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services American Indian/Alaska Native Information and Resources The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs works closely with American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities and leaders to enable access to culturally competent healthcare to eligible to CMS beneficiaries in Indian Country. 
• Circles of Care: Creating Models of Care for American Indian and Alaska Native Youth Circles of Care describes the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's grant program, Circles of Care, which develops culturally appropriate interventions to serve youth with serious behavioral health challenges. 
• Indian Health Service (IHS) provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to 574 federally recognized tribes. 
• StrongHearts Native HelpLine can be reached at (844) 762-8483 and is a domestic violence and dating violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally appropriate support daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT via phone and online chat. StrongHearts Native Helpline's one-on-one chat sessions with advocates can be accessed by clicking on the “Chat Now” icon at strongheartshelpline.org. 

Please note: The resources included here are not endorsed by NAMI, and NAMI is not responsible for the content of or service provided by any of these resources.

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