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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

American Indian and Alaska Native Behavioral Health Webinar Series: The National Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda

Join us for a special webinar hosted by the American Indian and 
Alaska Native NPA Caucus!

AI AN April 2017 Webinar BannerThe National Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda (TBHA) marks the first tribally informed blueprint for improving behavioral health outcomes in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The TBHA was developed collaboratively by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Indian Health Service, and National Indian Health Board (NIHB) in close consultation with tribal leaders.

During this webinar, NIHB staff will provide an in-depth analysis of the TBHA, including its five foundational elements, and will provide an overview of the various strategies and recommendations it puts forth for addressing behavioral health concerns.

TOPIC: Coordination and Collaboration for Native Communities: The National Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda

DATE: April 26, 2017

TIME: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

Moderator: Tamara Fulwyler, Member, American Indian and Alaska Native NPA Caucus

Presenter:
Shervin Aazami, Public Health Project Coordinator, National Indian Health Board

Register Here*:  http://tinyurl.com/AIANwebinar 

View the abstract and bios here: http://tinyurl.com/AIANabstracts

The American Indian and Alaska Native National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities (NPA) Caucus provides a forum for members to increase dialogue across the country and to coordinate and enhance tribal, state and local efforts to address health disparities and the social determinants of health for AI/ANs.

Visit the AI/AN NPA Caucus website for more information: http://aian.npa-rhec.org/.

*If the registration link does not work, please copy the entire link and paste it into your web browser. For webinar-specific questions, contact the moderator CShell@explorepsa.com.

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