Ann Tucker
- Feb 3
- 1 min read

Cherokee Nation Opens First Tribal Harm Reduction Program

TALEQUAH D.P. (1/29) –– The Cherokee Nation is taking more innovative steps to address the opioid epidemic, opening the new Cherokee Nation Harm Reduction Program in Tahlequah. The Cherokee Nation was the first tribe in the country to receive a federal grant specifically to start a harm-reduction program that offers syringe services to reduce drug use and keep tribal citizens healthier by preventing the transmission of blood-borne infections. Cont.

Recent Posts

See All

Senate Appropriators Advance Modest Substance Use, Mental Health Block Grant Increases in Spending B

Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed a FY24 funding bill for several priority agencies including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers for Di

SAMHSA Issues Advisory on Digital Therapeutics in Behavioral Health

SAMHSA recently released a new advisory on digital therapeutics for management and treatment in behavioral health. This advisory “...introduces readers to digital therapeutics (DTx) and the benefits o

One Year Anniversary of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

SAMHSA [18-July] | SAMHSA is marking the one year-anniversary since the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched. In honor of one-year in service, SAMHSA’s 988 Lifeline team has updated the 988 Pa