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"HISTORICAL TRAUMA
HAS NOT CEASED,”

“Generational clarity is not just understanding the historical trauma
in the lives of individuals and communities.It is also understanding the strengths and values that the communities have..."
Stephen Kutz, Chair of American Indian Health Commission

NEW DATE!
Save The Date

Selected Tribal Mental Health Counselors
will obtain training on involuntary treatment
for mental health and substance use disorders
*RESCHEDULED from June 5-9 to August 21-23

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4th Annual Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Summit

SAVE THE DATE
Great Wolf Lodge | August 12-14

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The Washington Indian Health Care Improvement Act
(HB 5415) signed by Governor Inslee
on Tuesday May 7th!

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AIHC!

THE AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON STATE (AIHC) is a Tribally-driven non-profit organization with a mission of improving health outcomes for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) through a health policy focus at the Washington State level. AIHC works on behalf of the 29 federally-recognized Indian Tribes and two Urban Indian Health Organizations (UIHOs) in the state.

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Legislative Updates

 

See how our 2019 efforts went and find out what we will be working on for the 2020 session

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August 21, 2019

  • RESCHEDULED: Tribal Designated Crisis Responder Training | August 21, 2019 - August 23, 2019  
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    NEW SAVE THE DATE FOR AUGUST, RESCHEDULED from June.
    Selected Tribal Mental Health Counselors will obtain the training necessary for determining, among other criteria, whether an individual in crisis meets the needs for involuntary treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

    This training is for behavioral health providers employed at a Tribe or UIHP that meet the definition of a MHP per RCW 71.05 (i.e. Master's level degree, 2 years' experience in mental health/crisis field).

  • Tribal Evaluation and Treatment Facility Workgroup | August 21, 2019  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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    Tribal Evaluation and Treatment Facility
    Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
    https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/315124685
    You can also dial in using your phone.
    United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
    Access Code: 315-124-685

 

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