Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Event at Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square on May 2009

On May 7, 2009, across the country, Native communities acknowledged "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day". With some Native communities suffering from 8-9 times the national suicide rate average, its a serious topic.

In Portland, Oregon, the Native American Rehabilitation Association, Inc. organized a mini powwow in Pioneer Courthouse Square, serving/honoring homeless youth. The event was a project of the Systems of Care program of NARA, Nak-Nu-Wit and was led by the youth leadership of that community program. Nak-Nu-Wit is the recipient of a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Awareness (SAMHSA) systems of care grant to build a culturally competent mental health program that includes the voice and input across the community.

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[NARANakNuWit]

A BIG thank you for posting this video. We remain dedicated in promoting health & wellness among AI / AN tribal families. Hope to see more of your work!

[NARAHNK]

Awesome!