AI/AN people experience traumatic events at a higher rate than the general populations,2 with up to 22% of AI/AN people living with posttraumatic stress. Understanding reactions to trauma and how to incorporate traditional healing practices and mental health treatment can help mitigate effects on families.

This guide provides practical information to
help you to start conversations with your child who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors, and additional resources for immediate and longer-term assistance.

​Learn how to recognize the signs of child abuse, how COVID–19 impacts children’s safety, and what resources are available for youth. 

The United States celebrates National School Counselor Week in early February, but school counselors deserve our recognition and support throughout the year. This flyer offers resources for school counselors working with Native youth.

This document covers how to remain safe when there is a wildfire watch, warning, or evacuation, and how to help your child respond. Knowing what to do before, during, and after a wildfire minimizes the risk of injury and increases your chance of survival.

This flyer talks about what is bullying and its impacts on Native youth. It also provides resources and some programs and curricula. 

The relationship that American Indian & Alaska Native youth have with family plays an immense role in how they cope with traumatic and adverse events.

This resource is a factsheet on Zero Discrimination Day, March 1, and includes what it is and its importance. 

This resource on trauma, resiliency, and suicide prevention in AI/AN youth.

This document teaches about the prevalence of sexual assault in AI/AN communities, importance of consent, and ways of self care and supporting loved ones. 

Native Approaches to Special Education (NASPED) promotes wellness within Native populations living with disabilities by incorporating protective factors of Native culture into education and service delivery systems.

Learn about Human Trafficking in Native communities, and resources and organizations working to combat human trafficking. 

This resource is a factsheet on Zero Discrimination Day, March 1, and includes what it is and its importance. 

This document covers what is HIV, who can get it, signs and symptoms, protection and prevention, and resources for those who test positive. 

This factsheet discusses American Indian and Alaska Native flood safety, preparedness, and aftermath response.

The National American Indian and Alaska Native Childhood Trauma Center TSA, Category II invites you to use this time to REFLECT on your past, REPAIR the present, and PREPARE for your future.

This resource covers tornado safety,
preparedness, and aftermath for teachers of
AI/AN Youth.

This resource is a toolkit on COVID-19, resiliency, and resources for educators.

Learn what you can do to honor, respect, remember, and share your voice for those whose voices have been forever silenced.