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AAIR is a statewide substance abuse treatment and recovery support program administered by the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. (CRIHB).  We work to empower American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people in California to break the cycle of drug and alcohol addiction and achieve long-term recovery. Learn More


The goal of the NAWPAC contract is to increase the capacity of Native American women in California to address alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems and to improve family communication skills. This important contract is issued through the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. 
The project includes publication of Red Voices magazine, a survey of Native American women in California, and a Native American women’s conference. The project will also include development of culturally competent educational materials on topics such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and methamphetamine prevention and treatment. The publication is available in hard copy or electronic versions. Learn More

 ADP Treatment/Recovery Technical Assistance & Training for the Native American Population in California- (NATA)
It is our goal to provide technical assistance (TA) and training focusing on reducing barriers to and assuring the quality of alcohol and other drugs, as well as related issues for prevention, treatment, and recovery program services for
California’s Native American population. We offer technical assistance and training to organizations in California to support staff, board, tribal and community members, countyAOD programs, Indian Health Services programs, etc. for the health and wellness of Native people in California.  Learn More


 


 

 


 

  • 40th History Books +

    The CRIHB 40th History Books are now available for sale
    Full Members: $15 per book
    Associate Members: $20 per book

    Non Members: $30 per book
    If you would like to order a copy, please send an email to antone.anderson@crihb.net

  • Breaking News+


    America Reaffirms Health Care for Indian Country
    National Indian Health Board

    Washington, DC – The United States’ 564 federally‐recognized tribes claim victory with today’s
    historic passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The House passed the Senate’s
    health care reform bill by a vote of 219 to 212 which includes the reauthorization of the Indian Health
    Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), placing in effect health care legislation that American Indians and
    Alaska Natives have been requesting from Congress for the past ten years.
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  • CRIHB Fundraising+

  • Call To Action+

    Want to get involved? Be sure to check out our "Call To Action" section and keep up to date on the important health issues affecting you and your family. You'll find important information on upcoming and ongoing legislative action, advocacy campaigns, and important Indian healthcare policy alerts. Read Federal Issues Updates or States Issues Updates.

  • In Memory+

    CRIHB HONORS THE
    PASSING
    OF WILMA MANKILLER
    FORMER PRINCIPAL CHIEF
    OF THE CHEROKEE NATION.

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