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###### March 2004

*Indian Health Service Conference Bulletin*

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**"Expanding Partnerships to Meet Substance Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Challenges in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities"**

**And**

**The Indian Health Service National Behavioral Health Conference**

**June 8-10, 2004**

**San Diego, CA**

**Sponsored by the Indian Health Service,**

**Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the**

**Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and the Center for Mental
Health Services of the**

**Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration**

**Conference Purpose:**

This 3-day national meeting will include a wide array of behavioral
health programs and activities for American Indian and Alaska Native
Tribal (AI/AN) and urban Indian behavioral health staff; Indian Health
Service (IHS) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT),
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), and Center for Mental
Health Services (CMHS) program personnel; and State alcohol and
substance abuse block grant officials for the purpose of developing
discussions, recommendations, and identifying opportunities for
collaboration and coordination in the interest of behavioral health
treatment and prevention in Indian communities. This year there will
also be attendance by and contributions from Canada, First Nations, and
Inuit programs.

**Conference Sponsors:**

This is a collaborative effort among the IHS and SAMHSA's CSAT, CSAP,
and CMHS.

**Conference Goals:**

-   To continue to provide a forum for collaborating and networking
    among representatives of Tribal, State, and Federal governments;
    Tribal and urban Indian alcohol , substance abuse, and behavioral
    health programs; IHS and SAMHSA (CSAT/CSAP/CMHS) programs; and State
    alcohol and substance abuse block grant officials.

-   To provide a forum for celebrating wellness in our communities, and
    leadership in recovery.

-   To share "What Works" and to highlight evidence-based programs.

-   To demonstrate how we can positively influence our people and
    communities to live successful lives.

-   To align the planning of this and previous collaborative meetings.

-   To highlight border issues, share and exchange global concerns and
    innovative solutions to common behavioral health problems.  

**Planned Conference Topics:**

-   Plenary Sessions focusing on:

    -   IHS and SAMHSA Initiatives

    -   Traditional Native Healing and Medicine

    -   Exemplary Programs Working In Our Communities

    -   Emerging Treatment Challenges of Methamphetamines, Oxycontin,
        and Other Substances

    -   Other Federal Agencies' Collaborative Efforts Addressing
        Substance Abuse Issues

    -   Health Canada, First Nations, and Inuit Programs and Approaches

-   Workshops focusing on:

    -   IHS and SAMHSA Priorities

    -   Funding Opportunities

    -   Data, Data Management, and Evaluation

    -   Suicide

    -   Behavioral Health Interventions

    -   Substance Abuse Treatment Strategies

    -   Prevention Strategies That Work in Tribal Communities

    -   Understanding Tribal Governments, Urban Programs, and Indian
        Organizations

    -   Research/Trends on American Indian and Alaska Native Substance
        Abuse

    -   "Program Academy" for Developing Tribal Behavioral Health
        Programs

**Planned Conference Events:**

-   Opening Ceremonies, Exhibitors, and Vendors

-   Keynote Addresses From the IHS and SAMHSA Directors and Tribal
    Leaders

-   Opportunities to Network

-   Special Sessions To Develop Recommendations on National Alcohol and
    Substance Abuse Issues Affecting American Indian and Alaska Native
    Communities

-   Meeting space and time for specialty and professional
    groups/organizations

**Targeted Conference Participants:**

-   Tribal and Urban Behavioral Health Programs

-   Indian Health Service behavioral health personnel

-   Single State Agency Directors

-   State Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Directors and Staff

-   CSAT, CSAP and CMHS Tribal and Indian Grantees

-   AI/AN Youth and Consumers

-   Other Federal Government Agencies

**Limited Exhibit Opportunities:**

For more information, please contact:

Frank Canizales

Phone: (301) 443-2051

<fcanizal@hqe.ihs.gov>

**Hotel Reservations:**

Catamaran Resort Hotel

3999 Mission Boulevard

San Diego, California 92109

Phone (858) 488-1081

Online reservations: <https://shop.evanshotels.com/ind0605.html>

Toll-free reservations: (800) 422-8386

Toll-free from Canada: (800) 233-8172

Toll-Free from Mexico:  (800) 288-0740\
Toll-Free from Europe/Asia/Australia/South America: (858) 488-1081

Fax your reservation: (858) 488-1387

\*\****If making reservations by phone be sure to mention that you will
be attending the IHS/SAMHSA Conference June 8-10, 2004 in order to
receive government rates.***

[Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Catamaran Resort
Hotel **no later than May 1, 2004** online or by calling the toll-free
number]{.underline}. Deadline for reservations is May 1, 2004 or until
all group rooms have been allocated, whichever comes first. Reservations
after deadline based on availability.  We suggest booking your
reservations early.  All reservations require a deposit or credit card
guarantee to hold them and they may be canceled, without penalties up
until 24 hours of your arrival date.

The hotel is located approximately 8 miles/15 minutes from the San Diego
Airport. Transportation options from the San Diego Airport to the hotel
include taxi and airport shuttle. A taxi will cost approximately \$15
one way, and an airport shuttle will cost approximately \$10 one way.
The hotel recommends "Cloud 9" Shuttle (1-800-974-8885), which operates
24 hours a day. If driving, take Grand/ Garnet exit off I-5 and go west
on Grand Ave., then south on Mission Blvd. If using city transit, take
bus 34, 34A/B.

**Conference Registration:**

[www.kauffmaninc.com](http://www.kauffmanic.com/)

Please register online at: If you are unable to access the online
registration please call the Barbara Aragon at (509) 747-4994.

\*Frank Canizales will be handling the logistics for the conference. All
questions regarding the conference should be directed to Frank:

Frank Canizales

Phone: (301) 443-2051

<fcanizal@hqe.ihs.gov>

OR

Barbara Aragon

Phone: (509) 747-4994

<Barbara@kauffmaninc.com>