The goal of this study is to evaluate a culturally grounded training curriculum, First Face for Mental Health, in Tribal communities, using a waitlist controlled trial design. This curriculum will train Tribal community members in how to respond to youth and adults experiencing mental health crises and serve as a bridge between these individuals and the help they need. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Does the training increase mental health knowledge, capacity and ability to respond to mental health situations, perceived competence to respond, and actual responsive actions among trainees? * Does the training decrease mental health stigmatizing attitudes and increase cultural identity among trainees? Participants will complete surveys before and after completing the First Face training, across five time points over the course of two years. Half of the participants will receive the training initially, and half will receive it six months later. Researchers will compare the two groups to examine whether the trainees demonstrate changes in the outcomes of interest compared to the waitlist control group during the first six months, and whether both groups demonstrate sustained changes after the first six months (i.e., once both groups have received training).
Mental Health, Substance-Related Disorders
The goal of this study is to evaluate a culturally grounded training curriculum, First Face for Mental Health, in Tribal communities, using a waitlist controlled trial design. This curriculum will train Tribal community members in how to respond to youth and adults experiencing mental health crises and serve as a bridge between these individuals and the help they need. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Does the training increase mental health knowledge, capacity and ability to respond to mental health situations, perceived competence to respond, and actual responsive actions among trainees? * Does the training decrease mental health stigmatizing attitudes and increase cultural identity among trainees? Participants will complete surveys before and after completing the First Face training, across five time points over the course of two years. Half of the participants will receive the training initially, and half will receive it six months later. Researchers will compare the two groups to examine whether the trainees demonstrate changes in the outcomes of interest compared to the waitlist control group during the first six months, and whether both groups demonstrate sustained changes after the first six months (i.e., once both groups have received training).
First Face Training Evaluation in Tribal Communities
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Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States, 83805
Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, Idaho, United States, 83540
Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Plummer, Idaho, United States, 83851
Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, Malden, Massachusetts, United States, 02148
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Pendleton, Oregon, United States, 97801
Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Cusick, Washington, United States, 99119
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Nespelem, Washington, United States, 99155
Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations, Spokane Valley, Washington, United States, 99212
Spokane Tribe of Indians, Wellpinit, Washington, United States, 99040
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14 Years to
ALL
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Cambridge Health Alliance,
Sarah E. Nelson, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Cambridge Health Alliance
Martina Whelshula, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
2026-06-01