Tribal Behavioral Health Crisis Academy

Registration is now closed, but limited spots remain open. Please contact Kathryn Akeah, kathrynakeah@gmail.com, directly to complete your registration.

This academy invites up to 10 Tribal teams to engage in learning best practices in crisis response while conducting strategic planning exercises tailored to your community needs. Teams will develop an actionable plan by the end of the meeting and will include follow up activities to support them as they move forward with this important and much needed work.

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
31912 Little Boston Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346
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Monday, September 22, 2025 09:00am - Wednesday, September 24, 2025 12:00pm

Your Tribal Team should at least include several of the following:

BH staff and leaders, SUD program, Medical
First Responders/Law Enforcement
Family Services, Court
Health Related Programs

Teams could also include:

Policy, Legal, Elected Officials, Advocates, and Supportive Non-Tribal Partner Organizations

Why send your team?

Discuss Crisis Response Models - explore staffing, funding and services that meet your needs.
Center Lived Experience - hear from community members, first responders, and staff that see crises regularly.

Plus: planning, implementation, how to make your program sustainable, and more.

Travel, lodging, and most meals provided for teams of 4 - 8 from up to 10 Tribes.

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