November is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people. This month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about the unique challenges Native people faced historically and continue to face today, and to highlight Native resilience and joy.
National American Indian and Alaska Native TTCs (Addiction TTC, Prevention TTC, and Mental Health TTC): These centers provide free training and technical assistance that benefit the health and well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native communities, tribes, and individuals. Although these centers are sunsetting, a new Center of Excellence is underway. Stay tuned!
Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center: Utilizes the Strategic Cultural Framework to offer training and technical assistance on mental and substance use disorders, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion for American Indian and Alaska Native communities
National Family Caregivers Month is a time to celebrate family caregivers, raise awareness of the issues they face, and increase the resources and support available to them.
National Family Support Technical Assistance Center - Provides resources, training and technical assistance to practitioners working with families and caregivers of children, regardless of their age, who experience serious mental illness and/or substance use challenges
Caring for the Caregiver - Hosted by the Central East MHTTC, this recorded webinar explores signs and symptoms of caregiver stress and identifies strategies that can be used to support caregivers as they encounter changing family roles and dynamics.
National Youth Homelessness and Runaway Prevention Month acknowledges all the youth and families experiencing homelessness and raises awareness of runaway prevention tools.
The Community Resiliency Model (CRM) in Schools - Hosted by the Southeast MHTTC, this recorded webinar discusses the Community Resiliency Model (CRM), a skills-based wellness and prevention program that provides a biological, non-stigmatizing perspective on normal human reactions to stress and trauma.
Understanding and Advancing Mental Health Equity for Young Adults - Hosted by the Pacific Southwest MHTTC, this recorded webinar discusses the elevated rates of mental health challenges and lack of effective interventions for young adults of transition age, putting them at greater risk for homelessness, justice involvement, and education and employment challenges. The presentation focuses on strategic practices that health departments and mental health agencies can take to begin eliminating health disparities by advancing mental health equity.
Working with Youth and Families Experiencing Homelessness and Home Insecurity - Hosted by the Pacific Southwest MHTTC, this recorded webinar examines the ways in which community-based organizations, mental health systems, and school services are responding to the alarming structural issue of home insecurity and what rising practices and policies are emerging to meet the needs of people experiencing home insecurity.
On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
On November 18, survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience.
Resources
American Association of Suicidology - Includes guides and handbooks on suicide postvention as well as a list of resources for survivors of suicide loss
Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention After a Suicide - Hosted by the Mid-America MHTTC, this recorded webinar discusses suicide prevalence rates in tribal communities, suicide prevention strategies and programs for tribal communities, interventions to use when a member of the community is experiencing suicidal ideation, and culturally appropriate strategies to implement after a suicide occurs.
Saving Young Black Lives: Reversing Suicide Trends - Hosted by the Central East MHTTC, this eight-part podcast series explores the crisis of Black youth suicide. Survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals discuss their experiences, research, policies and practices and offer recommendations to address this issue.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the memory of those who have died from anti-transgender violence and we continue to support the trans community in its fight for safety and equity.
Resources
Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity- Provides behavioral health practitioners with training, coaching, and technical assistance to address disparities effecting LGBTQ+ people across all stages of life
SAMHSA LGBTQI+ Resource Page - A compilation of resources for providers working with the LGBTQI+ population including national survey reports, agency and federal initiatives, and related behavioral health resources
MHTTC Products
Transgender Mental Health: Co-Conspiratorship - Hosted by the Northwest MHTTC, this recorded webinar provides a community-defined and evidence-based foundation for mental health providers serving queer and transgender communities. Centering anti-racism, community lived experience, and an interdisciplinary framework, this webinar explores strengths, weaknesses, and best practices of mental health care for queer and transgender communities.
