Sustaining Efforts

Many people view sustainability only as being able to find continued funding for programs and services. However, a broader view of sustainability also includes many other elements, such as leadership development, building capacity, and developing partnerships and collaborations.
The recommended resources below provide information relevant to American Indian and Alaska Native settings. For general resources on sustainability, also see our Core Competencies: Sustainability page.
Recommended Resources

This document addresses the importance of considering culture, sovereignty, and experience when carrying out research involving Native communities.

This program helps American Indian and Alaska Native communities support children with serious emotional and behavioral disturbances.

This document provides information and resources addressing the participation of American Indian tribes in research activities. $25 hard copies from AILC.

This is the website of HNCP, a non-profit organization that supports capacity building, leadership development, partnership, and networking.

This guide provides essential information for developing, implementing, and sustaining telemental health services.

This resource describes the benefits of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) and provides steps for developing MOAs with partners.