National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Behavioral Health

Mission

To reinforce Tribal sovereignty, strengthen Tribal health systems, secure resources, and build capacity to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for their People.

Name
Contact Box
Location

Washington, DC
United States

Description

The NIHB's Behavioral Health programs strive to support the development of programs that respect culture and Tribal sovereignty, and promote the balance between the mind, body, heart and spirit. In keeping with this focus, NIHB brings Tribal governments timely information to support health care policy analysis and decision-making.

Geographic Reach
National
Areas of BHI Support
Advises
Advocates
Convenes
Educates
Parent Organization
National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Location

Washington, DC
United States

Organization Type
Non-Profit
Description

A board that continually presents the Tribal perspective while monitoring federal legislation, and opening opportunities to network with other national health care organizations to engage their support on Indian health care issues. The only organization of its kind; dedicated to strengthening healthcare for all American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs).