25 USC 1665f - Indian women treatment programs

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 18, 2024

§ 1665f.

Indian women treatment programs

(a)

Grants

The Secretary, consistent with section 1665a of this title, may make grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations to develop and implement a comprehensive behavioral health program of prevention, intervention, treatment, and relapse prevention services that specifically addresses the cultural, historical, social, and child care needs of Indian women, regardless of age.

(b)

Use of grant funds

A grant made pursuant to this section may be used—

(1)

to develop and provide community training, education, and prevention programs for Indian women relating to behavioral health issues, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders;

(2)

to identify and provide psychological services, counseling, advocacy, support, and relapse prevention to Indian women and their families; and

(3)

to develop prevention and intervention models for Indian women which incorporate traditional health care practices, cultural values, and community and family involvement.

(c)

Criteria

The Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes and tribal organizations, shall establish criteria for the review and approval of applications and proposals for funding under this section.

(d)

Allocation of funds for urban Indian organizations

20 percent of the funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall be used to make grants to urban Indian organizations.

(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 707, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)

cite as: 25 USC 1665f