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[ 25 Nov 2010 | One Comment ]
SAMHSA Recognizes Native American Heritage Month

Earlier this month, President Obama declared November Native American Heritage Month. Responsible for the Nation’s behavioral health, SAMHSA serves a diverse population and recognizes the unique needs of the Nation’s American Indians and Alaska Natives population.
This past year SAMHSA has sought input from Native American’s through different means, including a series of consultation sessions in Washington, DC and across the nation including in Colorado, South Dakota, Alaska and the SAMHSA Tribal Technical Advisory Committee. Through the consultation process SAMHSA works with the Nation’s Native American population to address their communities …