Commitment to Recovery: Alaska Native Community Needs for Substance Use Treatment
Funded at Southcentral Foundation · NIH-11539110 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a project in Alaska to understand and improve substance use and behavioral health services for Alaska Native peoples.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southcentral Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anchorage, United States) |
| Project start | August 26, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $226,945 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2DA061138-01S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11539110 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Alaska Native and American Indian individuals and communities affected by substance use or behavioral health needs in the SCF service area.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not seeking or needing substance use or behavioral health services may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The project, led by Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage, will build on a community health needs assessment to strengthen access to prevention, treatment, and support for substance use and behavioral health. Researchers will gather input from healthcare leaders, staff, and community members to identify gaps and priorities in seven service domains. The work will inform new and expanded programs that are culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of AN/AI communities across a large, rural region. Results will guide improvements in how care is delivered, coordinated, and sustained for substance use and mental health needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to more accessible and culturally appropriate substance use treatment and behavioral health services for Alaska Native communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior CHNA-informed efforts have shown that targeted, community-informed approaches can improve access and outcomes in behavioral health services.
Where this research is happening
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Southcentral Foundation
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shane, Aliassa — Southcentral Foundation
- Study coordinator: Shane, Aliassa
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.