Partnering with Tribes for Real Impact: From Planning to Implementation—You’ll Never Walk Alone
Native American communities across the United States face uniquely interconnected challenges rooted in historical trauma, systemic inequities, and disparities in access to resources.
Legacies of forced displacement, assimilation, and cultural disruption resulting in intergenerational trauma have manifested in elevated rates of mental health and substance use disorders, disproportionately high rates of chronic diseases, and significant challenges related to housing and homelessness. Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) strives to build bridges to opportunities for healing and recovery with Tribal communities.
AHP is committed to working hand in hand with Tribal communities—centering cultural sensitivity, Tribal sovereignty, and lived experience as key foundations of our approach to support. Our team of Tribal experts ensures each initiative is informed by a deep cultural understanding and is tailored to meet the unique needs and strengths of each Nation.
Expert Support for Tribal Priorities
AHP provides comprehensive support to Tribal communities through
- Professional consulting,
- Data-driven research, and
- Training and technical assistance.
Our services include
- Strategic planning and organizational development,
- Leadership coaching,
- Governance training,
- Grants management,
- Standard operating procedures and policy development, and
- Business opportunity partnership support.
We Deliver Impact
AHP is a trusted leader in innovative solutions to drive meaningful change in behavioral health, workforce development, housing and homelessness, and health policy.
AHP’s Work on Tribal-Led Projects
- Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP): Working with California Tribal grantees to strengthen behavioral health infrastructure through capital funding opportunities
- Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU): Supporting Tribal entities to expand access to crisis and non-crisis behavioral health care through the Tribal Entities RFA and the provision of infrastructure funding for vehicles and related costs.
- Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH): Addressing the immediate housing needs of individuals in Tribal communities who are experiencing homelessness and living with serious behavioral health conditions through the funding provided by the Tribal Entities RFA to support the operation of bridge housing in California
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Launching a Tribal Engagement Plan to guide engagement between Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the California 988 Network Administrative Entity, California 988 Crisis Centers, Tribes, and Tribal partners to support successful implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline within California’s Tribes and Tribal partners
- Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Training and Technical Assistance Center (M-TAC): Supporting California counties with implementing the Medi-Cal Crisis Response Services Benefit, and in a collaborative effort supporting cultural competency guidance, training, and resources for California’s Tribal and urban Indian populations
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP): Developing a culturally adapted Tribal WRAP for Indigenous communities nationwide to engage in self-designed prevention and wellness processes to get well, stay well, and make life the way they want it to be - Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH): As a Vendor for CalAIM PATH TA marketplace, AHP offers off-the-shelf solutions that are ready to go, such as TA offerings packaged for convenient, efficient delivery, while our hands-on offerings include customized TA solutions that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of Tribal Nations
The Time to Act Is Now
Native American communities continue to face systemic barriers that perpetuate health disparities, housing insecurity, and economic instability. Without immediate and sustained intervention, these challenges will only deepen, further impacting the well-being of individuals and future generations. AHP offers culturally responsive, evidence-based solutions that empower Tribal communities.
What Makes AHP Different
- Decades of experience in public health, behavioral health, and social services
- Strong partnerships with federal, state, and Tribal governments
- Culturally responsive and community-driven approaches
- Data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices
- Proven ability to scale solutions across diverse populations
- Deep commitment to equity and collaboration to improve lives and systems of care
We Want to Work with You
Through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and capacity-building efforts, AHP works to strengthen access to behavioral health services, housing support, and workforce development opportunities. By addressing these critical areas, AHP is committed to fostering sustainable, community-driven change that honors Tribal sovereignty and resilience.
About Us
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) creates powerful solutions to improve health and human services systems. By partnering with the federal government, states, municipalities, healthcare systems, and nonprofits, we help people experiencing the greatest disadvantages lead full and productive lives. We are national leaders in training and technical assistance, research and evaluation, publishing, and dedicated consulting. On issues from workforce development to mental health, substance use disorders to housing and homelessness, we help our clients enhance behavioral health care through systems change. AHP was founded nearly 40 years ago to develop solutions for some of the biggest social infrastructure challenges across the nation. Our company has offices in metro Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Find out more at www.ahpnet.com.
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