Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
June 5, 2007, Vol. 07-86

SAMHSA Invites Tribal Applicants for Policy Academy on Co-Occurring Disorders for American Indians and Alaska Natives

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is inviting American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal communities to apply to participate in its Policy Academy on Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders for American Indians and Alaska Natives, Sept. 11-13, 2007, in Phoenix, Ariz. Applications must be received by June 15, 2007.

The goal of this fourth policy academy is to enhance the provision of services for co-occurring disorders among tribes and tribal communities. The policy academy will encourage tribes and tribal organizations to consider how local policies and programs influence the response to co-occurring disorders and whether changes could improve their efforts.

Up to eight teams will be selected to participate in the intensive forum to develop tribal-level strategic plans for improving access to prevention and treatment services for people with co-occurring disorders.

Applications may be sent by fax or mail, but must be received by June 15, 2007. Successful applicants must attend a 1½-day pre-meeting to be held by mid-August. More information on the application process can be found in the invitation and application.

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