Research Projects

CHERISH can provide educational resources regarding cervical cancer screening, the human papillomavirus (HPV), and the HPV vaccine.

The Community Health Aide Program - Tribal Assessment and Planning grant (CHAP TAP) is a local effort to explore how a trained community health aide could support healthcare needs within tribal communities. This project gathers community input to guide how CHAP could be adapted into IHCs cultural values and improve access to care.

The SHAPing Opioid Project is a research project to examine the evolving opioid misuse and overdose risk among American Indians. Through surveys, interviews and assessments this project will inform community action to reduce opioid overdose fatalities. This project can provide opioid misuse and overdose prevention information and resources.

Tuchily Healing Hearts- Mobile Crisis Response Team
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and supportive services for individuals experiencing a mental health, substance use, or situational crisis, serving both Native and non-Native community members. Services include case management, transportation assistance, emergency shelter coordination, food support, and connection to essential resources.

Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH)
Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program supports individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have mental health or substance use concerns. The program provides emergency shelter, transportation assistance, food support, case management, and short- and long-term rental assistance with required participation in financial literacy, job readiness, and vocational services to promote long-term self-sufficiency.

State Opioid Response (SOR) – TAY Youth
The State Opioid Response program serves Transition Age Youth (TAY) experiencing or at risk of homelessness with substance use or mental health concerns. Services include rapid rehousing, treatment linkage, supportive services, and stabilization support.

Tribal Opioid Response (TOR)
The Tribal Opioid Response program provides community-based education, prevention, and outreach services focused on substance use awareness, harm reduction, and culturally responsive support.