Heal(th) From Within: A Collaborative to Share Journeys to Wellness
Official title: Heal(th) From Within: A Research Collaborative to Share our Journeys to Wellness
Funded at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium · NIH-11539107 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A collaborative project with Alaska Native communities aims to explore culturally grounded paths to reduce substance use and improve mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anchorage, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $351,826 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2DA061112-01S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11539107 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Alaska Native individuals and communities affected by substance use, overdose risk, or mental health concerns who are engaged with ANTHC and willing to participate in community-informed research.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not connected to Alaska Native communities or who do not wish to participate in a collaborative sharing process may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with Alaska Native communities to learn from personal journeys and traditional practices that support wellness. It will collect stories and community insights to identify approaches that may help with opioid and stimulant use disorders and chronic pain. The effort emphasizes respectful community engagement and translation of culturally centered healing into potential supports for people affected by addiction and mental health challenges. Results could guide future programs that align with Alaska Native cultures and values.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could inform culturally resonant strategies to reduce addiction and improve mental health for Alaska Native people.
How similar studies have gone: Indigenous-based healing approaches are being explored in similar contexts, with promising indications of cultural pathways to wellness.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ford, Tara — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Study coordinator: Ford, Tara
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.