United American Indian Involvement, Inc.
Serving the Los Angeles Community Since 1974
Red Hawk Suicide Prevention Program
The Red Hawk Project, a component of the Robert Sundance Family Wellness Center, is a Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Project targeting American Indian and Alaska Native children, youth, and young adults (ages 10-24) in Los Angeles County. The mission of the Red Hawk Project is to support youth in the development of overall wellness that recognizes the resiliency and strength of the American Indian community. The goal of the project is to strengthen and develop culturally and linguistically appropriate youth suicide prevention and early intervention services for the American Indian community and be informed directly by consumers, parents, youth and providers within the Los Angeles American Indian community.
If you would like more information on the Red Hawk Project, or would like to participate in one of their community forums, please contact Dr. Cindy Jong at (213) 202-3970 ext. 7135.
Objective 1: The Red Hawk Project will evaluate the existing service delivery system available to American Indian children and families in Los Angeles County, to describe services, identify access barriers, and assess the cultural appropriateness of services.
Objective 2: The program will collaborate with other agencies, providers and organizations to share information and resources by promoting awareness that suicide is preventable.
Building Strength and Resilience
1125 W. 6th Street, Suite 103 - Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 202-3970 - Fax: (213) 202-3977 - Email: info@uaii.org
The UAII Red Hawk Project: Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention is gathering information about suicide prevention and mental health services available to American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) children, youth, and families throughout Los Angeles County.
The Red Hawk Project is currently recruiting for focus groups with
• American Indian/Alaska Native Youth ages 13 to 17
• American Indian/Alaska Native Young Adults ages 18 to 24
• Parents/Legal Guardians of American Indian/Alaska Native Children, Youth, and/or Young Adults
• Community Leader / Traditional Healer / Professional / Teacher serving American Indian/Alaska Native Youth or Young Adults
American Indian/Alaska Native Youth or Young Adults
The information provided will assist with evaluating, developing, and implementing effective and culturally appropriate youth suicide prevention and early intervention services for AIAN children, youth, and families in Los Angeles County.
The focus groups will be held in the month of August. The adult particpants will receive a $50 gift card and youth participants will recieve a $30 gift card as an incentive for their participation in the focus groups. Refreshments will be served and transporation will be provided to the participants, if needed.
if you choose to participate in the Red Hawk Project, you may call Dr. Monique Smith at UAII, Robert Sundance Family Wellness Center at (213) 202-3970 X7178, Dr. Cindy Jong at X7135, or Al Garcia at X7170.
Please see the focus group fliers below.
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Listing of Local and National Crisis Centers for Youth
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