Expanding Behavioral Health Care Access for Alaska Native Communities

Alaska is home to nearly half of all federally recognized tribes, many in remote areas accessible only by air or water. Specialized care such as psychiatric services is limited, forcing many to seek treatment far from home.

This SAMHSA advisory highlights two strategies to expand access: community health workers and peer support specialists. These approaches bring culturally grounded, accessible care to rural Alaska Native communities, incorporating Indigenous traditions and addressing historical trauma.

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