SAMHSA’s new Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP), TIP 61, provides practical guidance on Native American history, historical trauma, and critical cultural perspectives for behavioral health work with American Indian and Alaska Native clients. It discusses the demographics, social challenges, and behavioral health concerns of Native Americans and highlights the importance of providers’ cultural awareness, cultural competence, and culture-specific knowledge. Specific topic areas include workforce development strategies, program and professional development considerations, and culturally responsive policies and procedures.
TIP 61: Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
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Alcohol/Drug Services Health Equity Mental Health
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Evidence Rating: III. Expert guidelines—Protocols, standards of practice, or recommendations based on expert consensus.