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Mission Statement:

The National American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health TTC K-12 School Initiative is committed to provide culturally informed, evidence based and experienced based programs and services to support Native students' spiritual and emotional wellbeing. We provide a forward-thinking approach that gives respect to their identity, culture and sovereignty.

Upcoming Events

News Items

Classroom WISE: Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators

Now Available: Classroom WISE A 3-part training package on mental health literacy for teachers and school staff

 

Photo of booth at the NIEA Annual Convention and Trade Show

 

Virtual Booth at the NIEA's 51st Annual Convention and Trade Show

Photo of K-12 Educator Award Poster

 

Do You Know a Native Teacher or Support Staff Who Deserves Recognition?

 

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Print Media (Brochure, Monograph, Report, Poster)

Fall 2022 Treating and Healing our Native Youth - School Mental Health Supplemental Grant Report

It is with great pleasure I share with you the School Mental Health Program Report. The National American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health
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Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food
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Multimedia (Video, Webinar Recording, Podcast)

Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 3

Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we
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Mental Health Professional (Social Worker, Psychologist, Counselor, MFT)
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Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food
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Multimedia (Video, Webinar Recording, Podcast)

Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 4

Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we
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Mental Health Professional (Social Worker, Psychologist, Counselor, MFT)
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Other

Resources

K-12 Needs Assessment
 
Circles of Care Resources

 

CDC Guidelines for Schools and Childcare Programs

NEW: COVID-19 Native Youth Toolkit

 

Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools

 

MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery

 

Strengthening Resilience: Promoting Positive School Mental Health Among Indigenous Youth

 

Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health COVID-19 Resources

 

CDC School Reopening Guidance Links for School Administrators, Child Care Programs and K-12 Schools

 

CDC Resources on COVID-19

 

 

 

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Example of digital story created by a student of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation for Native American Heritage Month:

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