Nara NW sbirt - the native american rehabilitation association of the northwest, incorporated (nara NW), founded in 1970, provides recovery and healthcare services to the american indian and alaska…

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Incorporated $763,371 on September 30, 2026, under the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.490).

NARA NW will deliver substance use screening, education, brief intervention, referral to treatment, case management, and wraparound services to the American Indian and Alaska Native population in the Portland metropolitan area, including Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. At least 50 percent of those served will be youth, with the project anticipating service to 2,760 individuals during the performance period. The organization will expand SBIRT implementation for families and young people, develop a 10-week psychoeducation curriculum addressing substance use and mental health for emerging adults, and strengthen integrated care through shared care plans for clients with positive SBIRT screenings. Early screening and intervention will begin at age 12, with timely referrals for individuals with substance use disorders. Success metrics include establishing partnerships with two community stakeholders, creating the 10-week curriculum, and identifying two to three SBIRT champions across mental health and medical teams.

The period of performance runs from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2031. Work is performed in Portland, Oregon.

Nara NW sbirt - the native american rehabilitation association of the northwest, incorporated (nara NW), founded in 1970, provides recovery and healthcare services to the american indian and alaska native population in the portland metropolitan area, including clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties. Nara NW will provide substance use screening, education, brief intervention, referral to treatment, case management, and wraparound services, with at least 50% of those served being youth. The grant program anticipates serving 2,760 individuals during the project period. Project goals include expanding sbirt implementation for families and young people, developing a 10-week emerging adult group addressing substance use and mental health, and strengthening integrated care through shared care plans for clients with positive sbirt screenings. The project will provide early screening and intervention for alcohol and drug use beginning at age 12 and ensure timely referrals for individuals with substance use disorders. Success will be measured by establishing partnerships with two community stakeholders, creating a 10-week psychoeducation curriculum, and identifying two to three sbirt champions across mental health and medica teams.