activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 11
- ACORNS health and wellness program implementation Indigenous Health Services IntegrationImplements the ACORNS project, a CDC-funded initiative focused on promoting good health and wellness in Indian Country through culturally appropriate programming.
- Active living infrastructure supportSupports active living in Tribal communities by developing walking paths and implementing bike share program policies and procedures.
- HIV/AIDS education services Youth-Focused Sexual & Reproductive Health ServicesProvides HIV/AIDS education services to Tribal communities in California.
- Injury and violence prevention programsConducts injury prevention programs including child passenger safety certification, teen DUI campaigns, bike helmet campaigns, car seat distribution, and IHS Injury Prevention trainings funded through grants.
- Local Dental Pilot Project implementationImplemented the Local Dental Pilot Project through December 31, 2020, to improve access to oral health services in Tribal communities.
- Nutrition and diabetes education and prevention Chronic Disease Self-Management EducationProvides nutrition and diabetes education and prevention services, including support for traditional food gathering and preparation programs.
- Oral health service delivery in Tribal programs Comprehensive Dental Care AccessHired Oral Health Care Coordinators at participating Tribal Health Programs to conduct Caries Risk Assessments, apply fluoride varnish during well-child visits, and coordinate referrals for dental care.
- Public health nursing services Indigenous Health Services IntegrationDelivers public health nursing services to Tribal communities in California.
- Services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence Indigenous Cultural Healing ProgramsProvides culturally appropriate, trauma-informed health care, advocacy, crisis intervention, and behavioral health services for American Indian/Alaska Native survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including faith-based support.
- Suicide prevention programs Indigenous Cultural Healing ProgramsImplements suicide prevention programs tailored to American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
- Tobacco control and cancer prevention Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationConducts tobacco control and cancer prevention programs, including supporting commercial tobacco-free policies in Tribal health clinics, housing units, and administration buildings.
advocacy · 1
- Opioid policy advocacy and convening Overdose Prevention and ResponseConvenes regional meetings and an Opioid Tribal Summit to identify overdose concerns among Tribal adults, elders, and youth, and to share promising practices for addressing the opioid crisis.
research · 1
- AIAN overdose data improvement research Overdose Surveillance and Data RegistryConducts research to improve both fatal and non-fatal AIAN overdose data by partnering with medical examiners, coroners, funeral directors, and hospital emergency departments to develop replicable data improvement plans.
capacity building · 10
- Capacity building for domestic violence response Human Trafficking Prevention EducationBuilds community capacity to deliver coordinated responses to domestic and sexual violence through provider education, community training, and systems development.
- Dental health technical assistance and coordinationProvides technical assistance and resources to 36 Tribal and urban health programs operating 58 dental clinics across California; supported the Dental Transformation Initiative through webinars, progress reporting, and pilot coordination.
- Diabetes Action Council supportSupported the establishment and sustainability of a Diabetes Action Council involving Tribal community members to strengthen local diabetes prevention and management efforts.
- General capacity building and technical assistance Indigenous Health Services IntegrationProvides comprehensive planning, advocacy, funding, training, technical assistance, coordination, fundraising, education, and development services to Tribal Health Programs and Tribal Governments across California, including distributing $2.3 million in funding to 39 Tribes and Tribal organizations representing 71 federally-recognized Tribes.
- Medi-Cal Optional Benefit reimbursement program Indigenous Health Services IntegrationOperates the CRIHB Options demonstration program to reimburse Tribal Health Programs for providing Medi-Cal Optional Benefit services to IHS-eligible beneficiaries.
- Opioid overdose prevention and response Overdose Prevention and ResponseDistributes naloxone, implements Tribal Local Opioid Coalitions, and conducts strategic planning to address gaps in prevention, treatment, and recovery services for opioid use in Tribal communities.
- Public health accreditation support Indigenous Health Services IntegrationSupports Tribal health programs in public health accreditation efforts through technical and strategic assistance.
- Rural healthcare workforce training Narrative Medicine TrainingParticipates in a rural healthcare workforce collaborative that offers employment training for Clinical Medical Assistants, Community Health Workers, and Diabetes Lifestyle Coaches.
- Tribal Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (TMAA) Program operation Indigenous Health Services IntegrationOperates the California Tribal Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (TMAA) Program to help Tribal Health Programs secure federal reimbursement for administrative costs related to Medi-Cal services.
- Wellness Center Coalition facilitation Indigenous Health Services IntegrationFacilitated the formation of a Wellness Center Coalition among three Tribes and a Tribal Health Clinic to promote integrated health and wellness services.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Capacity Building and Technical Assistance for Tribal Health Systems capacity_building_supportStrengthens Tribal health service delivery through training, technical assistance, shared resources, and policy advocacy, enabling Tribes to implement effective, sustainable health programs.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Comprehensive Care cross_sector_collaborationBuilds multi-sectoral partnerships across Tribal, state, and non-Tribal systems to enhance coordination of care and deliver comprehensive treatment and recovery services.
- Culturally Tailored Prevention and Public Health Interventions culturally_tailored_pse_changesDesigns and supports prevention, education, and policy change initiatives that are culturally specific and adapted to Tribal contexts to reduce chronic disease and substance use.
- Grant-Funded Injury Prevention Programming grant-funded injury prevention programmingImplements targeted injury prevention initiatives through grant funding, including safety campaigns, training, and equipment distribution to improve community safety.
- Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine integrative_medicineCombines traditional Indigenous healing practices with Western medical approaches to deliver culturally competent, holistic care that respects Indigenous worldviews and improves health outcomes.
- Medical-Dental Integration and Care Coordination medical-dental integrationImproves child and youth oral health outcomes through integrated medical-dental care models and coordinated support to overcome access barriers.
- Seven-Generation Holistic Health Framework seven_generation_wisdomApplies a long-term, intergenerational philosophy to guide health, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship, promoting sustainable wellness across AIAN communities.
- Trauma-Informed, Culturally Grounded Violence Support Services trauma_informed_careDelivers services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence using trauma-informed care and culturally appropriate, faith-based practices that honor Tribal traditions.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
ACORNS (Advancing California Opportunities to Renew Native health Systems)
CDC-funded project providing grants and technical assistance to California Tribes to implement culturally-tailored policy, systems, and environmental changes to reduce chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity among AI/AN populations.
Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative (DVPI)
Program focused on increasing access to trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services for AI/AN survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including advocacy, crisis intervention, behavioral health services, and provider/community education.
Local Dental Pilot Project (LDPP)
Dental Transformation Initiative-funded program promoting medical-dental integration by training Oral Health Care Coordinators to conduct caries risk assessments and apply fluoride varnish during well-child visits, then coordinate dental care referrals and follow-up.
relationships · 39
who they work with
- Administration for Native Americans Government — Government affiliate supporting programs for Native American communities.
- California Department of Health Care Services Funder — Funded the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project as part of the Dental Transformation Initiative
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Government — Co-hosts an annual in-person meeting with CDPH to improve data sharing.
- California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc. Partner — Collaborates with CRIHB on a rural healthcare workforce training initiative.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Funder — Funds the ACORNS project under the Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country initiative.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Funder — Primary funder of the ACORNS project through the Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC) grant.
- Chapa-De Indian Health Partner — Participating Tribal Health Program in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- DHCS Government — Connects DHCS with Indian stakeholders and MAT providers.
- Elk Valley Rancheria Tribal Head Start Partner — Participating organization in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health Partner — Participating Tribal Health Program in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Indian Health Council Partner — Participating Tribal Health Program in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Indian Health Service Government — Collaborates on domestic violence prevention resources and programming.
- Indian Health Service Government — Funds the California Tribal Epidemiology Center through the Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention.
- Indian Health Service Government — Provider of the Safe Native American Passengers (SNAP) curriculum used in CRIHB training.
- Karuk Tribe Health and Human Services Partner — Participating Tribal Health Program in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Lassen Indian Health Center Partner — Participating Tribal Health Program in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Lone Pine Paiute Shoshone Tribe Partner — Collaborated with CRIHB on partnerships and evaluation efforts under the ACORNS project.
- Lytton Rancheria Head Start Partner — Participating organization in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Manchester Point Arena Head Start Partner — Participating organization in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Mending the Sacred Hoop Partner — Partner organization working on ending violence against Native women.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline Partner — Referral and support partner for domestic violence survivors.
- National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence Partner — Resource partner focused on domestic violence in health settings.
- National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Partner — Resource partner providing tribal coalition support related to domestic violence prevention.
- Northern California Indian Development Council Partner — Collaborates with CRIHB on a rural healthcare workforce training initiative.
- Office on Violence against Women Government — Government affiliate supporting domestic violence prevention efforts.
- Pit River Health Service Partner — Participating Tribal Health Program in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Round Valley Indian Health Partner — Participating Tribal Health Program in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Safe Kids Partner — Partner organization that provides certification for the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration Child Passenger Safety course offered by CRIHB.
- San Diego American Indian Health Center Partner — Participating Tribal Health Program in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
- Shingle Springs Tribal Health Partner — Participating Tribal Health Program in the CRIHB Local Dental Pilot Project
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