Texas Native Health

988 Tribal Texas - Project Abstract Name of Applicant: Texas Native Health - Mailing Address: 1283 Record Crossing Road, Dallas, Texas 75235 - Contact Name and Title: Omer Tamir, Chief Executive Officer - Phone Number: (214) 941-1050 - Fax Number: (214) 946-4738 - Email: Ceo@texasnativehealth.org ________________________________________ Proposed Project Title: 988 Tribal Texas Area(s) Served: Texas (statewide) Project Summary: Texas Native Health, the Only Urban Indian Organization (UIO) in Texas, Requests Support From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to Introduce 988 Lifeline Linkages and Support Mental Health Services to Tribal and Urban Indian Communities in Texas. This Project Addresses the Urgent Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Needs Within the Native American Community, Strongly Emphasizing Cultural Continuity and Collaboration With Tribal Partners and Local Crisis Centers. Texas Native Health, as the Applicant Organization, Will Incorporate Various Evidence-based Strategies Such as Tip 61 and the Zero Suicide Model to Deliver a Comprehensive Range of Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment Services as Part of This Groundbreaking Initiative. 988 Tribal Texas Aims to Serve 2,000 or More Tribal Members Annually, Reaching at Least 6,000 Individuals Over Three Years. the Proposed Project Supports Existing Needs, Data Analysis, and Best Practices in Indian Country to Achieve the Following Goals: 1. Expand Access to the 988 Lifeline and Mental Health Services Using Linkages to Crisis Centers and Tribal-specific Resources. 2. Increase Awareness of the 988 Lifeline Among Tribal and Urban Indian Communities in Texas Through Cultural and Linguistic Continuity. Eligible Entity: Urban Indian Organization (uio), as Defined by 25 U.s.c. § 1603(29) Length of Project Period: 3 Years Total Funds Requested: $1,100,000.00 (annually)