Abstract The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe will implement a comprehensive needs assessment and strategic planning for substance abuse needs for youth up to age 25 who reside in the North Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. This region includes 5 federally recognized tribes, 2 counties, and 4 cities. This proposal would […] Read more »
Nez Perce Tribe CSAP Targeted Substance Abuse HIV Grant
Abstract The Nez Perce Tribe will use a proactive approach to prevent a potential HIV/AIDS epidemic among tribal members, particularly tribal youth ages 9 to 18. The primary focus of this intervention will be the infusion of Nez Perce cultural traditions as a basis for practices upheld as sound by […] Read more »
New Mexico State University CSAP Community Initiated Intervention Grant
Abstract Project Venture seeks to prevent, delay, and reduce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use by meeting four objectives derived from the original Project Venture. The program will increase the participating youth’s opportunities to develop cooperation/collaboration with peers and role models, it will expand opportunities for schools and community groups […] Read more »
Native Youth Circle
Abstract The proposed program will serve 400 Native American adolescents over the five year period. Each year, 200 adolescents will be served. Half of these will be in the outreach component and will participate in community activities in order to bond and develop trust. The model is based on one […] Read more »
Native American Community Health Center CSAP Minority HIV Prevention Grant
Abstract The Native American Community Health Center, is proposing Red Road Youth Empowerment project targeting high-risk Native American urban dwelling youth. The purpose of the request is to expand a culturally responsive prevention service model for urban Native American adolescent youth. This Phoenix based program will assist youth to make […] Read more »
National Indian Youth Leadership Project, Inc. CSAP HIV/AIDS Services Grant
Abstract The National Indian Youth Leaders Project (NIYLP) proposes a culturally focused substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention program for Navajo and other high-risk youth living on and around the Navajo Reservation in Gallup/McKinley County, New Mexico. The proposed interventions are aimed at reducing risk factors and enhancing protective factors related […] Read more »
National Indian Youth Leadership Project, Inc. CSAP Community Initiated Prevention Grant
Abstract The National Indian Youth Leadership Project in collaboration with the Borderlands and Tohatchi Boys and Girls Clubs wishes to implement an evaluate a Walking in Beauty prevention intervention. The target population is adolescent Navajo girls living in Gallup/McKinley County, New Mexico. The intervention consists of a number of activities. […] Read more »
Minneapolis American Indian Center CSAP Community Initiated Intervention Grant
Abstract The Ginew Golden Eagle Program of MAIC proposes to determine the effectiveness of GGE enhanced with Life Skills Training in preventing, delaying, and reducing substance use and abuse in urban Native American youth ages 12-15 in Minneapolis, MN as compared to a group of compatible youth receiving the GGE […] Read more »
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Abstract This is a culturally appropriate program of extensive prevention activities and education geared at Menominee youth, in particular, and families/community, in general; a new partnership with the tribal clinic to provide screening for early intervention and referral; treatment to meet the needs of those referred. The 235,000 acre Menominee […] Read more »
McKinley County Juvenile Substance Abuse Crisis Center TCE
Abstract Funding for this project went toward creating a regional eight-bed juvenile substance abuse crisis center facility co-located with the county’s existing juvenile detention center. The aim of the project was to reduce the gap in treatment available to juveniles, provide outreach services, enhance the capacity of other components of […] Read more »