Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) Mental Health Program

Link

https://www.ihs.gov/mentalhealth/

Sponsor

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Description

Provides comprehensive mental health services for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and families. Offers community and clinical-based treatments and services, including mental health treatment and support for substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD).

What This Program Offers

Provides comprehensive, culturally-sensitive, clinical and community-based mental health services, and other resources, including:

  • Outpatient mental health counseling
  • Dual diagnosis services for individuals with SUD and co-occurring mental health disorder
  • Mental health crisis response and triage teams
  • Case management services
  • Community-based prevention programming
  • Community outreach and education activities
  • Trauma-informed care web-based trainings
  • Integration of behavioral health with primary care
  • Directory of federally operated mental health programs available in each IHS service area
  • Information and education resources for patients and providers
  • Consultation, research, and support services for tribal, governmental, educational, legal, institutional and health agencies

Contact the IHS Mental Health Program to request services.

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

  • American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, families, and communities
  • Providers and organizations offering services or working on issues related to American Indian and Alaska Native mental health

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians • Health Education for Community and Patients • Mental Health • Opioids • Substance Use Disorder