Behavioral Health

Guided by a profound appreciation for Indigenous resilience and a deep understanding of the impact of historical trauma, KAI is committed to supporting tribal and urban Indian behavioral health programs. Emphasizing strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches, KAI collaboratively designs culturally grounded interventions that honor the unique experiences of individual Native communities. The KAI approach empowers communities, families, and individuals to heal, recover, and flourish.

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Services

Tribal 988

Developing needs assessments, conducting trainings for call center staff, developing curricula and branding, and assisting with implementation of Native-staffed call centers for Tribal 988 services.

Indigenized
MAT

Identifying and assisting programs to implement promising practices related to the integration of tradition and culture into the continuum of SUD care, including MAT.

Prevention/
Postvention

KAI’s experienced team of behavioral health specialists can facilitate planning activities to develop prevention strategies, as well as assist communities experiencing loss learn how to implement postvention initiatives.

Tribe-County
Relations

Facilitating discussions and building trusting relationships between tribes and county governments, and key stakeholders in the behavioral health delivery system.

Our Clients

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Case Studies

Change is only possible when there is cooperation and commitment. We partner with communities to leverage culture and resilience to affect change in Indian Country.