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25 U.S.C. § 1665e (INDIANS)
§ 1665e. Licensing requirement for mental health care workers
(a) In general
Subject to section 1621t of this title, and except as provided in subsection (b), any individual employed as a psychologist, social worker, or marriage and family therapist for the purpose of providing mental health care services to Indians in a clinical setting under this chapter is required to be licensed as a psychologist, social worker, or marriage and family therapist, respectively.
(b) Trainees
An individual may be employed as a trainee in psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy to provide mental health care services described in subsection (a) if such individual—
(1) works under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist, social worker, or marriage and family therapist, respectively;
(2) is enrolled in or has completed at least 2 years of course work at a post-secondary, accredited education program for psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling; and
(3) meets such other training, supervision, and quality review requirements as the Secretary may establish.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 706, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–437, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1400, known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section 706 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1665e, Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 706, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4576; amended Pub. L. 104–313, § 2(e), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3822, provided for establishment of an alcohol and substance abuse residential treatment center in Gallup, New Mexico, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1665f (INDIANS)
§ 1665f. Indian women treatment programs
(a) Grants
The Secretary, consistent with section 1665a of this title, may make grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations to develop and implement a comprehensive behavioral health program of prevention, intervention, treatment, and relapse prevention services that specifically addresses the cultural, historical, social, and child care needs of Indian women, regardless of age.
(b) Use of grant funds
A grant made pursuant to this section may be used—
(1) to develop and provide community training, education, and prevention programs for Indian women relating to behavioral health issues, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders;
(2) to identify and provide psychological services, counseling, advocacy, support, and relapse prevention to Indian women and their families; and
(3) to develop prevention and intervention models for Indian women which incorporate traditional health care practices, cultural values, and community and family involvement.
(c) Criteria
The Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes and tribal organizations, shall establish criteria for the review and approval of applications and proposals for funding under this section.
(d) Allocation of funds for urban Indian organizations
20 percent of the funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall be used to make grants to urban Indian organizations.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 707, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 707 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1665f, Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 707, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4577, related to compilation of data and preparation of reports on cases of alcohol or substance abuse in which Indian Health Service personnel or services were involved, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1665h (INDIANS)
§ 1665h. Inpatient and community-based mental health facilities design, construction, and staffing
Not later than 1 year after March 23, 2010, the Secretary, acting through the Service, may provide, in each area of the Service, not less than 1 inpatient mental health care facility, or the equivalent, for Indians with behavioral health problems. For the purposes of this subsection,1 California shall be considered to be 2 area offices, 1 office whose location shall be considered to encompass the northern area of the State of California and 1 office whose jurisdiction shall be considered to encompass the remainder of the State of California. The Secretary shall consider the possible conversion of existing, underused Service hospital beds into psychiatric units to meet such need.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 709, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 709 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1665h, Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 709, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4579, related to the Pueblo substance abuse treatment project for San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1665i (INDIANS)
§ 1665i. Training and community education
(a) Program
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall develop and implement or assist Indian tribes and tribal organizations to develop and implement, within each Service unit or tribal program, a program of community education and involvement which shall be designed to provide concise and timely information to the community leadership of each tribal community. Such program shall include education about behavioral health issues to political leaders, tribal judges, law enforcement personnel, members of tribal health and education boards, health care providers including traditional practitioners, and other critical members of each tribal community. Such program may also include community-based training to develop local capacity and tribal community provider training for prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare.
(b) Instruction
The Secretary, acting through the Service, shall provide instruction in the area of behavioral health issues, including instruction in crisis intervention and family relations in the context of alcohol and substance abuse, child sexual abuse, youth alcohol and substance abuse, and the causes and effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to appropriate employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Service, and to personnel in schools or programs operated under any contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Service, including supervisors of emergency shelters and halfway houses described in section 2433 of this title.
(c) Training models
In carrying out the education and training programs required by this section, the Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Indian behavioral health experts, and Indian alcohol and substance abuse prevention experts, shall develop and provide community-based training models. Such models shall address—
(1) the elevated risk of alcohol abuse and other behavioral health problems faced by children of alcoholics;
(2) the cultural, spiritual, and multigenerational aspects of behavioral health problem prevention and recovery; and
(3) community-based and multidisciplinary strategies for preventing and treating behavioral health problems.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 710 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1665i, Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4580, provided for the completion of construction of the Thunder Child Treatment Center, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1665j (INDIANS)
§ 1665j. Behavioral health program
(a) Innovative programs
The Secretary, acting through the Service, consistent with section 1665a of this title, may plan, develop, implement, and carry out programs to deliver innovative community-based behavioral health services to Indians.
(b) Awards; criteria
The Secretary may award a grant for a project under subsection (a) to an Indian tribe or tribal organization and may consider the following criteria:
(1) The project will address significant unmet behavioral health needs among Indians.
(2) The project will serve a significant number of Indians.
(3) The project has the potential to deliver services in an efficient and effective manner.
(4) The Indian tribe or tribal organization has the administrative and financial capability to administer the project.
(5) The project may deliver services in a manner consistent with traditional health care practices.
(6) The project is coordinated with, and avoids duplication of, existing services.
(c) Equitable treatment
For purposes of this subsection,1 the Secretary shall, in evaluating project applications or proposals, use the same criteria that the Secretary uses in evaluating any other application or proposal for such funding.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 711, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 711 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1665j, Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 711, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4580; amended Pub. L. 104–313, § 2(f), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3822; Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 901(d), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1828; Pub. L. 105–256, § 13(a), Oct. 14, 1998, 112 Stat. 1900; Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 941(k)(2)(I)(iii), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3467, authorized substance abuse counselor education demonstration projects, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1665l (INDIANS)
§ 1665l. Child sexual abuse prevention and treatment programs
(a) Establishment
The Secretary, acting through the Service, shall establish, consistent with section 1665a of this title, in every Service area, programs involving treatment for—
(1) victims of sexual abuse who are Indian children or children in an Indian household; and
(2) other members of the household or family of the victims described in paragraph (1).
(b) Use of funds
Funding provided pursuant to this section shall be used for the following:
(1) To develop and provide community education and prevention programs related to sexual abuse of Indian children or children in an Indian household.
(2) To identify and provide behavioral health treatment to victims of sexual abuse who are Indian children or children in an Indian household, and to their family members who are affected by sexual abuse.
(3) To develop prevention and intervention models which incorporate traditional health care practices, cultural values, and community involvement.
(4) To develop and implement culturally sensitive assessment and diagnostic tools for use in Indian communities and urban centers.
(c) Coordination
The programs established under subsection (a) shall be carried out in coordination with programs and services authorized under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. 3201 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 713, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is title IV of Pub. L. 101–630, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4544, which is classified principally to chapter 34 (§ 3201 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3201 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section 713 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1665l, Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 713, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4581, provided for the conduct of the Alaska Native drug and alcohol abuse demonstration project, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1665n (INDIANS)
§ 1665n. Behavioral health research
(a) In general
The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, shall make grants to, or enter into contracts with, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations or enter into contracts with, or make grants to appropriate institutions for, the conduct of research on the incidence and prevalence of behavioral health problems among Indians served by the Service, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations and among Indians in urban areas. Research priorities under this section shall include—
(1) the multifactorial causes of Indian youth suicide, including—
(A) protective and risk factors and scientific data that identifies those factors; and
(B) the effects of loss of cultural identity and the development of scientific data on those effects;
(2) the interrelationship and interdependence of behavioral health problems with alcoholism and other substance abuse, suicide, homicides, other injuries, and the incidence of family violence; and
(3) the development of models of prevention techniques.
(b) Emphasis
The effect of the interrelationships and interdependencies referred to in subsection (a)(2) on children, and the development of prevention techniques under subsection (a)(3) applicable to children, shall be emphasized.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 715, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 715 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1667a (INDIANS)
§ 1667a. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Administration
The term “Administration” means the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
(2) Demonstration project
The term “demonstration project” means the Indian youth telemental health demonstration project authorized under section 1667b(a) of this title.
(3) Telemental health
The term “telemental health” means the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance mental health care, patient and professional-related education, public health, and health administration.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 722, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 722 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1667d (INDIANS)
§ 1667d. Use of predoctoral psychology and psychiatry interns
The Secretary shall carry out such activities as the Secretary determines to be necessary to encourage Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and other mental health care providers to obtain the services of predoctoral psychology and psychiatry interns—
(1) to increase the quantity of patients served by the Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and other mental health care providers; and
(2) for purposes of recruitment and retention.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 725, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 725 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1672 (INDIANS)
§ 1672. Regulations
Prior to any revision of or amendment to rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes and appropriate national or regional Indian organizations and shall publish any proposed revision or amendment in the Federal Register not less than sixty days prior to the effective date of such revision or amendment in order to provide adequate notice to, and receive comments from, other interested parties.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VIII, § 802, formerly title VII, § 702, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1413; renumbered title VIII, § 802, and amended Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 701(a), (b), title VIII, § 802, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4572, 4585.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–437, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1400, known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–573, § 802, amended section generally, substituting present provisions for former provisions relating in subsec. (a) to consideration, formulation, proposal, and promulgation of regulations and in subsec. (b) to revision and amendment of regulations.
25 U.S.C. § 1673 (INDIANS)
§ 1673. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–573, title IX, § 901(4), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4591
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–437, title VIII, § 803, formerly title VII, § 703, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1413; renumbered title VIII, § 803, Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 701(a), (b), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4572, related to submission by Secretary to Congress of plan to implement provisions of this chapter.
25 U.S.C. § 1674 (INDIANS)
§ 1674. Leases with Indian tribes
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary is authorized, in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, to enter into leases with Indian tribes for periods not in excess of twenty years. Property leased by the Secretary from an Indian tribe may be reconstructed or renovated by the Secretary pursuant to an agreement with such Indian tribe.
(b) The Secretary may enter into leases, contracts, and other legal agreements with Indian tribes or tribal organizations which hold—
(1) title to;
(2) a leasehold interest in; or
(3) a beneficial interest in (where title is held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a tribe);
facilities used for the administration and delivery of health services by the Service or by programs operated by Indian tribes or tribal organizations to compensate such Indian tribes or tribal organizations for costs associated with the use of such facilities for such purposes. Such costs include rent, depreciation based on the useful life of the building, principal and interest paid or accrued, operation and maintenance expenses, and other expenses determined by regulation to be allowable.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VIII, § 804, formerly title VII, § 704, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1414; Pub. L. 96–537, § 8(a), Dec. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 3179; Pub. L. 100–713, title VII, § 701, Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4826; renumbered title VIII, § 804, Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 701(a), (b), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4572.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–437, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1400, known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–713 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
1980—Pub. L. 96–537 inserted provision that property leased by the Secretary from an Indian tribe may be reconstructed or renovated by the Secretary pursuant to an agreement with such Indian tribe.
25 U.S.C. § 1676 (INDIANS)
§ 1676. Limitation on use of funds appropriated to Indian Health Service
(a) HHS appropriations
Any limitation on the use of funds contained in an Act providing appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services for a period with respect to the performance of abortions shall apply for that period with respect to the performance of abortions using funds contained in an Act providing appropriations for the Indian Health Service.
(b) Limitations pursuant to other Federal law
Any limitation pursuant to other Federal laws on the use of Federal funds appropriated to the Service shall apply with respect to the performance or coverage of abortions.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VIII, § 806, formerly title VII, § 706, as added Pub. L. 96–537, § 8(b), Dec. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 3179; amended Pub. L. 100–713, title VII, § 718, Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4837; renumbered title VIII, § 806, Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 701(a), (b), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4572; Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(b)(3), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 936.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Pub. L. 111–148 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
1988—Pub. L. 100–713 inserted section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Within one year from December 17, 1980, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a resource allocation plan. Such plan shall explain the future allocation of services and funds among the service population of the Service and shall provide a schedule for reducing deficiencies in resources of tribes and nontribal specific entities.”