General Resources
Requesting Youth Mental Health First Aid from the Tribal TTA Center (PDF | 341 KB) provides information on what communities should know prior to requesting Youth Mental Health First Aid training and technical assistance.
Requesting Adult Mental Health First Aid from the Tribal TTA Center (PDF | 343 KB) provides information on what communities should know prior to requesting Adult Mental Health First Aid training and technical assistance.
Introduction to Digital Storytelling (PDF | 747 KB) gives an overview of what digital storytelling is, what you need for a workshop, and next steps for hosting a digital storytelling training.
Healing-Informed Care Handout (PDF | 761 KB) defines what Indigenous healing-informed care is and how it is a trauma-informed approach, explains the cultural foundations of healing-informed care and its relationship to the Cultural Strategic Framework, and provides prevention workers and practitioners a deeper understanding of the cultural strengths that guide cultural resilience.
Mental Health Fact Sheet (PDF | 302 KB) provides an overview of mental health perceptions in Indian Country, including myths vs. facts, and how tribal communities can begin to overcome negative perceptions.
Opioid Misuse in Indian Country Fact Sheet (PDF | 489 KB) provides an overview of how opioid dependency affects physical health, and AI/AN efforts to prevent opioid misuse in communities and villages.
SAMHSA Grants Funding to Tribes (PDF | 182 KB) briefly summarizes funding and technical assistance opportunities through SAMHSA to assist tribal efforts to increase capacity for promoting mental health.
The Tribal TTA Center Fact Sheet (PDF | 937 KB) provides an overview of the Tribal TTA Center’s approach and activities.
Suicide Prevention in Indian Country Fact Sheet reviews suicide prevention in Indian Country and how the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention can apply to tribal communities.
Bullying Prevention in Indian Country Fact Sheet describes the harmful effects of bullying and how to prevent it among tribal youth.
GONA/GOAN Fact Sheet provides an overview of the curriculum for the Gathering of Native Americans/Gathering of Alaska Natives.
GONA/GOAN Curriculum & Facilitator Guide (PDF | 1.5 MB) presents a roadmap through the GONA/GOAN journey, offering history, pre-planning resources, and a detailed examination of the four GONA/GOAN themes.
GONA/GOAN Toolkit (PDF | 1.8 MB) provides hands-on resources, checklists, activities, stories, and other materials to supplement the Curriculum & Facilitators Guide.
Steps for Conducting Research and Evaluation in Native Communities (PDF | 371 KB) provides some history of research in American Indian and Alaska Native communities and tips for successful outcomes.
The Evidence Based Practices Resource Center contains a collection of scientifically-based resources for a broad range of audiences, including Treatment Improvement Protocols, toolkits, resource guides, clinical practice guidelines, and other science-based resources.
The Tribal Action Plan (TAP) Learning Series is a safe, relaxed learning environment for those wishing to become familiar with TAP development. Four modules guide leadership and department heads to lead a community-developed TAP. Youth, elders, community leaders, those in recovery and tribal members at large are encouraged to get involved. Tribal teams that follow this course through all 4 modules will be better prepared to write and implement a Tribal Law and Order Act TAP for addressing alcohol and substance misuse. TAP webinars can be found here.
Guide to Accessing TA (PDF | 1 MB) gives an overview of the types of TTA, how to request it, and provides a flow chart to show the process.
Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) (PDF | 17.1 MB) Planning Guide serves as a reference tool for planning a GONA.
Featured Resources
Suicide Prevention
To Live to See the Great Day that Dawns
A culturally appropriate guide for empowering tribal youth and preventing suicide.
See more manuals and toolkits.
Substance Use Disorders
Drum-Assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans
A culturally appropriate guide for empowering tribal youth and preventing suicide.
See substance use disorder resources.
Violence Prevention
A fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
See more violence prevention resources.
Mental Health Promotion
A website dedicated to mental health in Indian Country.
See more Native-specific organizations that promote mental health.