The central council of the tlingit and haida indian tribes of alaska proposes to enhance its youth wellness court by addressing barriers alaska native youth face when trying to access mental health…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded $400,000 to the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska on October 1, 2025, under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585) to enhance its Youth Wellness Court by addressing barriers Alaska Native youth face in accessing mental health and substance use services.

The recipient will implement a risk-needs-responsivity assessment tool, enhance clinical support, and expand culturally relevant services. A comprehensive case management system will track youth progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and maintain engagement of youth and families throughout the program. The award supports a tribal healing-to-wellness court model integrating substance use disorder treatment, mandatory drug testing, incentives and sanctions, and transitional services in a judicially supervised setting.

Work is performed in Juneau, Alaska. The five-year period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

The central council of the tlingit and haida indian tribes of alaska proposes to enhance its youth wellness court by addressing barriers alaska native youth face when trying to access mental health and substance use services. Project activities include implementing a risk-needs-responsivity assessment tool, enhancing clinical support, and expanding culturally relevant services. A comprehensive case management system will be implemented to help track progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and ensure that youth and their families remain engaged throughout the program.