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

Health Education for Community and Patients • Mental Health • Substance Use Disorder