Cultures of Recovery: xaʔtus mental health training for Tribal communities
Assessing Cultures of Recovery in Tribal Communities - Research Core
This project offers a culturally grounded xaʔtus training to help Tribal and non‑Tribal community members support youth and adults during mental health and addiction crises.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Spokane Valley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11182705 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I join, I'll be invited to take the xaʔtus training, a culturally grounded program that teaches people how to respond to mental health and addiction crises. The program runs in seven Tribal communities and uses a randomized waitlist so some people start right away and others begin later, with five follow‑up assessments over time. The research team works hand‑in‑hand with Tribal partners to shape the training and make sure it fits local values and needs, and both Tribal and non‑Tribal community members can take part. The study tracks changes in knowledge, confidence, and ability to respond and to connect people to further help when needed.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Tribal and non‑Tribal adults (age 21+) living in or affiliated with the seven participating Tribal communities who want skills to support people with mental health or addiction challenges.
Not a fit: People seeking direct clinical treatment for their own mental health or addiction needs, or those who do not live in the participating Tribal communities, are unlikely to get direct clinical benefit from this training study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the training could help community members spot crises sooner, respond more effectively, and link people to care earlier.
How similar studies have performed: Community and culturally adapted mental health training programs have shown promise in improving knowledge and responder confidence, but randomized, Tribal‑partnered evaluations like this are less common.
Where this research is happening
Spokane Valley, United States
- Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations — Spokane Valley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nelson, Sarah E — Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
- Study coordinator: Nelson, Sarah E
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 below.