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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Approaches to Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Nevada’s Tribal Nations: A Comprehensive Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for you interest in attending “Culturally Responsive Approaches to Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Nevada’s Tribal Nations: A Comprehensive Learning Series.” At the time the course has reached it’s capacity and registration is now closed. Please email noce@casat.org to be added to the wait list and we will contact you should a spot become available.\n\n  \n6 Week Virtual Learning Series: \n\nFebruary 11\, 2025\nFebruary 25\, 2025\nMarch 11\, 2025\nMarch 25\, 2025\nApril 8\, 2025\nApril 22\, 2025\n\nTimes: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific Time \nSeries Description: \nThis comprehensive 12-hour\, 6-session virtual training series is designed for professionals working with Nevada’s tribal nations to develop culturally responsive strategies for addressing mental health and substance use challenges\, including opioid use disorder. Participants will explore Native American history\, health policies\, and culturally tailored interventions to enhance their ability to engage and support Native American communities effectively. \nThrough interactive discussions\, practical applications\, and a culminating implementation plan\, attendees will leave equipped with culturally responsive skills and knowledge essential for meaningful community engagement and impact. Completion of the series is required to receive a certificate and continuing education units. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this series\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the impact of Native American history and historical trauma on current mental health and substance use issues.\nExplain Native American health policies\, including the interplay between tribal\, state\, and federal systems.\nIdentify culturally responsive concepts\, terminology\, and theoretical frameworks relevant to Native American cultural approaches.\nApply culturally appropriate protocols in community-based engagement with tribal communities.\nUtilize culturally responsive interventions for addressing mental health\, substance use disorders\, and suicide prevention within Native American communities.\nDevelop and discuss an actionable plan for implementing culturally responsive practices in collaboration with other cohort participants.\n\nThis series offers a unique opportunity to deepen cultural understanding and enhance professional practice in partnership with Native American communities across Nevada. \nParticipant Commitment & Expectations: \n\nCommit to 6-weeks of training for 2 hours weekly on scheduled series days/times including weekly self-study learning activities.\nAccess to appropriate technology to utilize Zoom videoconferencing platform (i.e.\, an internet connection\, webcam\, laptop/tablet\, speakers and microphone) as well as active participant engagement to gain/improve skills are required.\nParticipants must attend every week in order to earn the full 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). No partial credit will be issued.\n\nPresented by: Dr. Crystal Lee | Diné (Navajo) \n\nDr. Crystal Lee was born and raised on the Navajo Nation. Her tribal clans are Tachii’nii (Red Running into the Water)\, Tabaaha (Water’s Edge)\, Tsenjikini (Cliff Dwellers)\, and Kin I ichii’nii (Red House). She completed her undergraduate degree(s) at Arizona St. University;  MPH and PhD in Public Health degree(s) at University of Las Vegas-Nevada; MLS in Indigenous Peoples Law at University of Oklahoma\, College of Law; Predoctoral Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University\, Bloomberg School of Public Health; and her Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of California-Los Angeles\, David Geffen School of Medicine. \nCurrently she is faculty\,  Assistant Professor\, at University of New Mexico\, College of Population Health. In addition\, she was an Indigenous HIV/AIDS Research Training Fellow at the University of Washington\, Indigenous Wellness Research Institute and a Seminar Instructor at Harvard University Kennedy School. She conducts infectious disease biomedical prevention research with a focus on Native American health and examines Indigenous health policies at a tribal\, state-tribal coordination\, national\, and international level.  She is Founder/CEO of United Natives\, a national non-profit organization that serves Indian Country on multiple initiatives (www.unitednatives.org) that focuses on delivering free mental tele-health services. United Natives was featured as one of USA Today’s top non-profits addressing COVID-19 in Indian Country nationwide. United Natives has prestigious partnerships with: L’Oreal\, NFL Alumni Association\, NBA Alumni Association\, NASCAR\, Fiesta Bowl\, and the Boston Red Sox. Also\, she is Founder/CEO of Dr. b Collections\, a Native American fashion line (www.drbcollections.com)\, and recognized as the first Native American professional sports team owner who owned two men’s professional basketball teams in Mexico. \n\n\nShe serves on the United Nations (UN) North American Indigenous Caucus\, UN Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus\, and L’Oreal USA Board for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. She served as the Vice Chair for the Clark County NV\, Democratic Party Native Caucus\, Advisor for the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity\, and on U.S. Congressman Steven Horsford’s Equity Cabinet Committee. She served as a Tribal Health Advisor to the Obama Administration and was honored by President Bill Clinton for her work with Indigenous communities at the Clinton Global Initiative. She was the 12th class of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s 40-under-40 award.\n\n  \nContinuing Education: 12 CEUs\nThis training is approved for continuing education by the Nevada Certification Board for Peer Support Specialists (PRSS and PRSS-S)\, Community Heath Workers (CHW)\, and Prevention Specialist (PS) as well as by the boards listed here. \n  \nCost: FREE \nApplication: Space is limited. Please complete the application form by January 20\, 2025 to express your interest in attending. Approved participants will be notified by January 24\, 2025 and sent additional information regarding accessing the virtual learning activity. Please note that completing this application does not guarantee automatic registration. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and participants will be selected based on specific eligibility criteria. \nFunding & Disclaimer \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/culturally-responsive-approaches-to-addressing-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorders-in-nevadas-tribal-nations-a-comprehensive-learning-series/
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