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Prevention and treatment of co-occurring disorders in “Indian Country”, including clinical training and fatherhood/male youth initiatives

First Nations Behavioral Health Association – 2011

An overview of programs implemented in Alaska Native and American Indian communities that address substance abuse and mental health issues. Provides background on the co-occurrence of mental health and substance abuse problems in the Native population, noting the importance of addressing historical trauma. Includes a listing of initiatives used in Native communities that address this issue. Listing is broken into: category of intervention, program title, description, organization, whether or not the program is manualized/replicated and evidence-based, and website address. Includes references for further information.