Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

The Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is forecasting a program aimed at reducing suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native populations through comprehensive, community-led efforts. The initiative focuses on enhancing care coordination, expanding culturally relevant behavioral health services, and deploying early intervention strategies targeted at at-risk youth. It supports Tribal and community-driven suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention activities that foster collaboration across systems and actively engage families, youth, and local partners to ensure sustainable and culturally grounded outcomes. All activities under this program are designed to be rooted in the traditions and needs of American Indian and Alaska Native communities, prioritizing local leadership and ownership. The program is administered through the Division of Grants Management, with inquiries directed to dgm@ihs.gov or 301-443-5204. While no solicitation number has been issued yet, the forecast was posted on August 6, 2026, and the NAICS code 624190 indicates the program falls under other social assistance services. The place of performance is not specified, reflecting the nationwide scope of Tribal and community-based implementation across the United States.