Resources for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Mental Health Professionals
MMHLA has curated this list of professional networks and development opportunities that support aspiring and current mental health professionals who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN).
Please Note: If you have a resource or organization you would like to recommend, please contact us at info@mmhla.org with the subject line: Resource Recommendation. MMHLA is not responsible for the content or services provided by the resources and organizations listed here.
Health Care Directory
Agency within the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for providing federal health services to approximately 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives across the United States. Use their Find Health Care Map to search for hospitals, health centers, and behavioral health facilities that serve the Indigenous American population.
Mentorship for Students
Liberatory Student Support Circle for BIPOC Students in Mental Health
Mentorship program providing support to BIPOC students who are studying mental health, social work, and psychology You can apply to be a student member or a mentor.
Professional Development
Professional organization within Postpartum Support International providing professional development programs, access to information in English and Spanish, and support tailored to the specific cultural, emotional, and systemic needs of BIPOC communities throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Society of Indian Psychologists
Professional organization advocating for the psychological well-being of American Indians and other Indigenous peoples and advancing knowledge pertaining to Indigenous psychology. They also offer a mentorship program to match Native students with Native mentors, in addition to providing trainings and personal development opportunities.
Support Group
Community for BIPOC therapists using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to treat OCD in minority communities.
Training & Education
Hear Her: Resources for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) People
Maternal health awareness campaign through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides education, warning signs, and cultural support to empower pregnant and postpartum individuals, their families, and tribal communities.
Perinatal Mental Health Training Database
Database providing trainings and learning opportunities on cultural sensitivity, racial and health equity, and their intersection with perinatal mental health.
Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center
Training and technical assistance center providing mental health training, suicide prevention strategies, and technical assistance for tribal providers.