The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities. The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards the goal of promoting behavioral health equity.
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GOVERNMENT
- Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health
January 7, 2024
- Risk and Protective Factors of Family Health and Family Level Interventions
October 6, 2024
- Functional Target Validation for Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias
November 8, 2024
- Comprehensive Alcohol Research Centers
November 15, 2024
- Feasibility Trials of the NIH Music-based Interventions Toolkit for Brain Disorders of Aging
November 19, 2024
- Advancing Health Equity Through Interventions to Prevent and Address Housing Instability
December 13, 2024
- HEAL Initiative: JCOIN Phase II Innovation Hubs
January 22, 2025
FOUNDATION
- Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
December 31, 2024
- Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
December 31, 2024
- Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
December 31, 2024
- Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Grants
December 31, 2024
- Daniel’s Fund Grants
December 31, 2024
REGIONAL
- The Block Foundation Sustainable Community Grant
December 31, 2024
- The Colorado Health Foundation Rapid Response: Advocacy Grant
December 31, 2024
- The Colorado Health Foundation Building and Bridging Connections Funding
December 31, 2024
RECENT NEWS
Asian Health Center Tries Unconventional Approach to Counseling
11/06/24
In her first months as a community health worker, Jee Hyo Kim helped violent crime survivors access supportive services and resources. When a client with post-traumatic stress disorder sought a therapist, she linked him to one that fit his needs. She h …
LGBTQ+ Women Face Disproportionate Rates of Mental Health Issues and Barriers to Care
11/04/24
A leading national survey finds that 22% of LGBTQ+ women respondents have attempted suicide, and 66% reported seeking treatment for trauma. “The trauma burden in this community is enormous,” said Jaime Grant, one of the researchers who conducted the su …
CMS-Approved Waivers Break New Ground for Medicaid Coverage of American Indian and Alaska Native Traditional Health Care Practices
11/01/24
On October 16, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved 1115 waivers in four states — Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Oregon — that, for the first time, allow state Medicaid agencies to cover American Indian and Alaska …
CALENDAR
Rural Youth and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
11/06/24
This webinar, hosted by the National District Attorney’s Association (NDAA) on November 6, will discuss various aspects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among rural youth, providing perspectives from public health researchers and system-involved …
Managing Sleep in Recovery: Preventing Relapse, Improving Health Outcomes
11/07/24
This webinar, hosted by the University of Hawaii at Manoa on November 7, is intended for substance use and other health and human service professionals. At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Understand the Importance of Sleep Hygien …
Equipping Systems to Support American Indian and Alaska Native Families Affected by Substance Use
11/07/24
This webinar, hosted by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) on November 7th, is tailored for systems that serve American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families affected by substance use. It provides specific strategies …