Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

The Indian Health Service is seeking applications for the Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention program. The primary purpose of this program is to reduce suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native populations by improving care coordination, expanding culturally appropriate behavioral health services, and implementing early intervention strategies for at-risk AI/AN youth. The program supports Tribal, community-driven suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts that promote cross-system collaboration and the engagement of families, youth, and community partners. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Reducing suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native populations • Improving care coordination and expanding culturally appropriate behavioral health services • Implementing early intervention strategies for at-risk AI/AN youth • Supporting Tribal, community-driven suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts • Promoting cross-system collaboration and the engagement of families, youth, and community partners