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Resources
The following listing of agencies links, offer resources in the areas of health, mental health, substance abuse, youth programming and domestic violence.
WE R NATIVE
In August 2011, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board created a health text messaging service for Native teens and young adults called WE R NATIVE. The service is designed to address health and social issues that are important to Native youth.
By texting the word NATIVE to 97779, users can sign-up to receive weekly health tips, contests, and life advice. Standard message and data rates may apply (just like texting your friends).
The service will cover: · Teachings from Native leaders · Wellness and Life Balance · Family Relationships · Mental Health · Tobacco, Drugs and Alcohol · Violence and Bullying · Peer Pressure · Sexual Health · Healthy Relationships · School Pressures · Getting Help · Quizzes, polls, and discussions · Scholarships, conferences, & internships
To learn more about this service:
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text messaging service: Text "NATIVE" to 97779
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facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/We R Native
Child Poverty Rates and Rankings by State, City-Level and Congressional District
Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health
Association of American Indian Physicians
American Medical Women's Association
National Women's Health Resource Center
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
National Library of Medicine: American Indian Health
FirstGOV for Tribal Governments and Native Americans
The North Dakota Suicide Prevention Project
Talking with Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers