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News
- DHHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) has drafted a consumer alert regarding fraudulent activity targeting Native Americans. Please find that alert and related information here:
Consumer Alert: Fraud Schemes Targeting Native American Communities in Behavioral Health Treatment Centers - Notice of Funding Opportunities:
- January 4, 2023 | SAMHSA Announces National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Results Detailing Mental Illness and Substance Use Levels in 2021
- DHHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) has drafted a consumer alert regarding fraudulent activity targeting Native Americans. Please find that alert and related information here:
Past Events
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Indian Health Service (IHS) are planning a 2-part webinar series focusing on the behavioral health of children in Tribal communities.
The objectives for this 2-part series include:
- Highlighting promising practices and outcomes of behavioral health prevention and services developed and implemented by and for children, youth, and families in Tribal communities;
- Sharing information about Federal programs and resources to support the behavioral health and well-being of children, youth, and families in Tribal communities;
- Creating a forum to discuss and learn about opportunities to strengthen the integration of relevant behavioral health services in human services and health care programs in Tribal communities; and
- Providing the opportunity for participants to ask questions and share information about what they are observing in their communities and where they see gaps and opportunities for resources and partnerships to support children, youth, and families.
Part 1
Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 12 p.m. (ET) – 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Focus on Early Childhood and School-Based programs
Part 2
Friday, May 12, 2023, from 12 p.m. (ET) – 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Focus on Whole Family and Workforce programs
Related Webinar Resources
Intended audience includes behavioral health program and school staff, federal grantees, and the general public. Presenters will include Federal leaders, Federal grantees, community-based programs, and national organizations.
April 25, 9am - 5pm ET
Information about the SAMHSA TTAC and the agenda for this meeting can be found on the SAMHSA website. During the meeting, SAMHSA TTAC delegates and SAMHSA leadership will discuss SAMHSA programs/initiatives and tribal behavioral health priorities.
Members of the public are invited to attend and observe the hybrid meeting, but active participation is limited to TTAC delegates.
Review the TTAC Charter for more information on TTAC function, activities, and structure.
On February 2, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced Tribal Consultation on the proposed changes to 42 CFR part 2 (also referred to as “Part 2”) Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records via a Dear Tribal Leader letter and communication with various Tribal partners.
Virtual Consultation was held on March 10, 2022, from 4-5 p.m. EST. Written comments were accepted until April 6, 2022. There were 201 registered participants, including Tribal leaders, OCR and SAMHSA senior leaders, other HHS and government staff and other Tribal partners. Six written comments were received.
View All Past TTAC Advisory Council Meetings.
An Introduction webinar for SAMHSA TOR Grantees was hosted on December 8, 2022. In this webinar, presenters from the Opioid Response Network discuss technical assistance needs and processes for TOR grantees.
TOR Webinar: Introduction to the Opioid Response Network for TOR Grantees (44 minutes, 36 seconds)
The Summit brought together Tribes, Urban Indian Health Programs, and Tribal-serving organizations from across Region 7 to discuss behavioral health issues among Native communities.
SAMHSA Tribal Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Informational Event for Future TTAC Delegates
On March 8, 2023, SAMHSA TTAC delegates and staff from the Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy met to learn about the vital work this group is doing regarding behavioral wellness. TTAC delegates are leaders in their tribes and regions and keep SAMHSA informed of behavioral health needs and concerns in Indian Country.
March 23, 2pm - 4pm ET
SAMHSA has been working with Tribal Leaders through our Tribal Technical Advisory Committee, those involved with the original TBHA development, and federal partners/colleagues to understand how the TBHA has been used to support Tribes and impact Tribal Behavioral Health. We have heard from Tribal Leaders that an update, including lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, is needed to ensure priorities and strategies of the TBHA continue to be reflective of tribal behavioral health. Please join us to discuss this important topic and to share thoughts into increasing visibility of the TBHA.
Objectives of the listening session:
- Discuss incorporating changes, like COVID 19, to the existing TBHA.
- Explore new ways to leverage the TBHA for improved coordination and collaboration.
Discussion Questions:
- What lessons have you learned through COVID-19 that could be applied to an updated TBHA?
- Have you identified other topics or areas of the TBHA that need updated?
- How can information and resources within the TBHA best be shared and utilized?
Dear Tribal Leader Letter: Updating the National Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda (PDF | 348 KB)
March 27, 12pm - 2pm ET
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will hold a tribal educator listening session on March 27, 2023, to gather tribal educator perspectives on implementing Section 1263 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, better known as the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act.
As SAMHSA/HHS and DEA continue to implement Section 1263 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, better known as the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, SAMHSA and DEA seek views and perspectives from tribal educators on key OUD and other SUD training elements, particularly as it relates to tribally focused educational needs. This will help inform SAMHSA and DEA guidance and materials related to the implementation of MATE.
Objectives of the listening session:
- Elicit information concerning stakeholder views and perspectives on key opioid use disorders (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD) training elements, particularly as they pertain to tribally focused educational needs.
- Learn about existing OUD and other SUD-related educational and other training activities happening in Indian country, including by Tribal educational institutions.