AST Native Connections Grant Newsletter |
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08/19/2021| Vol. 1, Issue 4 | Native Connections SM080181 | www.asthealth.org/native-connections |
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Participant Spotlight
Culture is Prevention Series
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Upcoming Events/Activities
August 19 - Back to School COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Event - FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES! See details below
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Announcements
Youth Advisory Board - Fill out this interest form is you would like to start a youth advisory board with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
Have Ideas?? Let us hear them! - Share YOUR ideas regarding future events/activities.
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Local Events & Resources
OKCPS Back to School Bash - Saturday, August 21, 2021
After Hours Vaccine Event - August through September
OU American Indian Visitation Day - Friday, September 10, 2021
I Strengthen My Nation Contest - Deadline is December 12th, 2021.
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Behavioral Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.TALK(8255)
Little Axe Health Center Behavioral Health - 405.701.7987
Shawnee Clinic Behavioral Health - 405.878.4716
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Text Reminders
For general updates text:
@astncsasp to 81010
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On behalf of the AST Behavioral Health Grants team, we want to wish you all the best in this new school year!
Remember that it is okay to take breaks in order to pour into yourself so you can continue to grow and thrive with each new learning opportunity.
Check out some tips below to help you navigate the new school year. YOU. GOT. THIS!
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Behavioral Health Grants Team
NATIVE CONNECTIONS GRANT
Angela Gonzalez (Project Coordinator)
SUICIDE & SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION GRANT
Brendan McIntyre (Project Coordinator)
TRIBAL OPIOID RESPONSE GRANT
Lauren Adams (Project Director)
ENSURING HOPE GRANT
Crystal Springer (Project Director)
Blake Moore (Lead Epidemiologist)
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Back to School COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Event |
On behalf of the AST Health System:
Pfizer vaccination available for ages 12 and up*.
Open to the public.
When: Thursday, August 19th, 2021, 5pm-7pm
Where: Little Axe Health Center, 15951 Little Axe Drive Norman, OK 73026
*Backpacks and door prizes are only available for youth 12-18 years old who receive their COVID-19 vaccine the night of the event.
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Youth Advisory Board Interest Form |
We need YOU! The SASP and Native Connections Grants are partnering to establish a Youth Advisory Board with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
This is great opportunity to make your voice heard in the community while also building your resume! Please complete the interest form linked below if you would like to join.
For more information or questions please contact Brendan McIntyre, SASP Coordinator, or Angela Gonzalez, Native Connections Coordinator. Their contact information is listed below.
Brendan McIntyre, SASP Coordinator
405.878.4716 | bmcintyre@astribe.com
Angela Gonzalez, Native Connections Coordinator
405.701.7995 | agonzalez@astribe.com
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Have ideas?? Let us hear them! |
Do YOU have an idea for an activity or event you would really like to see the AST Native Connections Grant host? This could be an activity, event idea, and everything in between.
At the end of the day, we want to host events and activities that YOU would like to participate in so lets collaborate! Share your ideas below.
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OKCPS Native American Student Services Back to School Bash |
On behalf of OKCPS:
BACK to SCHOOL BASH!
sponsored by OKCPS Native American Student Services
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021
Equity & Student Support Building
(old Westwood Elem)
1701 Exchange Ave, OKC
*Stickball
*Games for kids
*Community & College Resources
* OKCPS Resources
*Tribal Resources
All are welcome, however, services and resources will be geared toward OKCPS students only. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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After Hours COVID-19 Vaccine Events |
On behalf of the AST Health System:
For Your Visit...
- Wear a mask (no cloth masks permitted).
- Bring identification.
- All clinics are open to the public, walk-in only, no appointment needed.
For Antibody Testing...
- Be prepared to have blood drawn.
- Testing is available to anyone ages 10+.
For Vaccine Clinic...
- Vaccine is available to anyone ages 12+.
- Vaccine will be administered in two shots 3-4 weeks apart.
- You will be monitored 15-30 minutes after receiving.
Little Axe Health Center
- Testing- 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Thursday, Aug. 5th, Aug. 19th, Sept. 9th, Sept. 23rd
- Antibody Testing- 5pm - 6pm (LA ONLY): Thursday, Aug. 26th, Sept. 30th
- Vaccinations- 5pm - 7pm: Thursday, Aug. 5th, Aug. 12th, Aug. 19th, Aug. 26th, Sept. 9th, Sept. 23rd
Shawnee Clinic
- Testing- 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Tuesday, Aug. 10th, Aug. 24th, Sept. 14th, Sept. 28th
- Vaccinations- 5pm - 7pm: Tuesday, Aug. 3rd, Aug. 17th, Sept. 14th, Sept. 28th
In the event of adverse weather, testing may not be conducted.
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OU American Indian Visitation Day |
On behalf of The University of Oklahoma:
Friday, September 10, 2021
8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. CT
For: American Indian High School Seniors and Prospective Transfer Students
American Indian Visitation Day (AIVD) is an on-campus experience for American Indian high school seniors and prospective transfer students to connect with admissions counselors, staff, current OU students, faculty, and academic departments and resources at OU; have candid conversations, and listen to two OU alumni. The day will include sessions focused on equipping American Indian students for success in both academic and student life at OU. Family members attending with their student will also have the opportunity to hear from staff, students, and alumni on how to provide support for their student’s academic career.
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I Strengthen My Nation: Artistic Expression of Resilience Against Substance Misuse |
On behalf of the the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and We R Native:
Enter to Win!
I Strengthen My Nation: Artistic Expressions of Resilience Against Substance Misuse
For this challenge, youth are invited to submit any original form of art and describe how it depicts resilience against substance use. Prizes: $500 individual submission, $1000 group submission (approx. 25 prizes).
I Strengthen My Nation: American Indian and Alaska Native Community Projects Created by Youth
For this one, youth are invited to develop plans for a project that they believe would augment resilience to substance use in communities, submitting a plan for the project and a video description. Prizes: $2,000-$10,000 per entry, total amount to be awarded: $85,000.
Submissions open April 8 and close July 7! Winners will be announced July 30, 2021. Please spread the word!
UPDATE: The submission deadline has been extended to December 10th, 2021.
All entries submitted by the original submission date of July 7th, 2021 will be assessed during Round One Judging in July 2021, and all other entries will be assessed in Round Two Judging in January 2022.
If you submit by the original July 7th deadline and you are not selected for a prize in round one, your submission will still be considered in round two of judging.
Final Submission Deadline Extended!
- Submission End: December 10, 2021
- Round One Judging: July 2021
- Round Two Judging: January 2022
- Winners Announced: July 30th, 2021 (Round One) and January 31st, 2022 (Round Two)
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES |
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405.561.7836
405.701.7987
405.878.4716
1.800.273.TALK (8225)
Text HOME to 741741
Text TALK to 38255
Text NATIVE to 741741
1.866.925.4419
1.866.488.7386
877.565.8860
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Want to receive text updates regarding the Native Connections and SASP grants?
We will send out information on:
- Upcoming events/activities
- Registration links
- Newsletters
- & more!
We promise not to overload you with too many messages but provide another way you for to stay in the loop!
Be sure to text
@astncsasp to 81010
You will receive a welcome text from Remind. If you have any trouble with 81010, you can try texting @astnsasp to (785) 789-4278.
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Click the link below to sign up for email updates! |
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For more information please do not hesitate to contact Angela Gonzalez at agonzalez@astribe.com or (P) 405.701.7995 (C) 405.827.6489 |
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This newsletter was developed under grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the SAMHSA or HHS. |
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