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November/December 2009, Volume 17, Number 6 

Native American Center for Excellence

SAMHSA’s Tribal Issues Work Group (TIWG) organized a demonstration of hoop dancing by two members of the Mino Hoop Dance Society as part of the Agency’s celebration of National Native American Heritage Month in November.

SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) funds the Native American Center for Excellence (NACE), which helped with the event.

photo (on left) of SAMHSA’s Tribal Issues Work Group and hoop dancers, photo (on right) of Native American hoop dancers

Members of SAMHSA’s Tribal Issues Work Group (TIWG) and the Native American Center for Excellence (NACE) gathered to watch a hoop dancing demonstration. (L to r) Anthony J. Ernst (NACE), Carol McHale and Josefine Haynes-Battle (TIWG), Gary Neumann (NACE), Monica Raphael and hoop dancers Jonathan Anderson and Yvonne Shoko. Photos by Estelle Bowman, TIWG



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Screening, Brief Interventions: New Populations, Effectiveness Data

Screening, Brief Interventions: New Populations, Effectiveness Data




  News & Updates  
Pamela S. Hyde Sworn in as New Administrator

Pamela S. Hyde Sworn in as New Administrator

Read more, view Webcast, and see photos.

Parity Law: Lessons Learned from California

Parity Law: Lessons Learned from California

Study may help to highlight the need for public education about the Federal parity law.

Voice Awards Honor Consumer Leaders

Voice Awards Honor Consumer Leaders

Entertainment industry and consumer leaders honored in Hollywood. Photo gallery.


  Publications  
TIP 52: Treatment Guide to Clinical Supervision

TIP 52: Treatment Guide to Clinical Supervision

Improving counselors’ skills takes coaching and mentoring.

Guidelines: Responding to Mental Health Crises

Report offers principles for safe interventions.

Substance-Exposed Infants: How States Help

Substance-Exposed Infants: How States Help

Cross-agency, unified approach is recommended.


  Grants  
Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Call for applications include Peer-to-Peer Recovery program.

Tribal Grants Awarded

In Montana, a tribal group recently accepted a “big check.”


  Homelessness  
New Research Available on Parenting

New Research on Parenting

SAMHSA staff recently guest-edited 11 articles that focus on parenting.

Web Site Update on Co-Occurring Disorders

Web Site Update on Co-Occurring Disorders

New, interactive Web site features a library of tools.


  Adolescents & Substance Use  
“Influencers” Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

“Influencers” Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

Online toolkit helps family, teachers, and doctors keep teens from abusing prescription drugs.

Youth Tobacco Trends Show Decline

Youth Tobacco Trends Show Decline

Fewer youth are using tobacco products.

Perceptions of Risk from Substance Use

Perceptions of Risk from Substance Use

Age relates to teens’ perception of the danger of substance use.


  Suicide Awareness  
Suicide Prevention Update

Suicide Prevention Update

Lifeline’s Twitter, Facebook numbers rise.


  Prevention Update  
Native American Center for Excellence

Native American Center for Excellence

Recent event included a hoop dancing demonstration.



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Gender Differences in Adolescents

Gender Differences in Adolescents

State reports on behavioral health problems presented by gender.

New Wallet Cards for 1-800-662-HELP

New Wallet Cards for 1-800-662-HELP

Order free wallet cards in English and en español.



  


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