Health and Nutrition

Application deadline: Rolling basis  The American Connection Corps (ACC) is an AmeriCorps service experience dedicated to advancing economic prosperity in rural and legacy communities. ACC Members commit to a year of local service addressing the digital divide while serving in one of three program areas:  Community & Economic Development  Health & Social Capital  Agriculture ...

This toolkit (PDF, 32 pages) provides guidance to a wide range of individuals on preventing and responding to an overdose. The toolkit also emphasizes that harm reduction and access to treatment are essential aspects of overdose prevention and provides guidance on the role of opioid overdose reversal medications and how ...

These checklists are designed to help families with children prepare for an emergency. Parents and other caregivers can learn which items to consider including in an emergency kit and how to turn this task into a fun game for the family. Checklists are available for families with children or pets ...

The Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) is seeking school-based health center (SBHC) providers to help validate a checklist of LGBTQ+ supportive practices. This work is part of an HHS-funded study on enhancing services and supports for LGBTQ+ high school students who access SBHCs. Learn more.  ...

In this webinar series (PDF, 2 pages), presenters will share strengths and experiences around uplifting and supporting Native youth. The series is designed for Tribal health educators, teachers, parents, prevention specialists, and other adults who share a passion for improving the lives of Native youth. Webinar topics include:  Sexual Health 101: ...

Date: February 29, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30pm ET During this webinar, experts will discuss AmeriCorps' approach for growing evidence-building innovations, present findings, and share best practices for responding to localized community health capacity needs. Learn more and register.

May is National Adolescent Health Month (NAHM). NAHM emphasizes the importance of building on young people’s strengths and potential, encouraging meaningful youth engagement in adolescent health activities, and highlighting key topics in adolescent health. Weekly themes for the 2024 NAHM will be announced early Spring. Learn more. ...

This publication (PDF, 8 pages) provides an overview of marijuana use among young people and describes the physical, academic, and social consequences of marijuana use. The resource offers tips for how to help prevent marijuana use among young people and shares relevant federal resources. Learn more (PDF, 8 pages).  ...

This fact sheet (PDF, 2 pages) shares resources to help child welfare professionals support the health, well-being, and cultural connectivity of Native youth while they journey into adulthood. Learn more. 

This brief (PDF, 15 pages) assesses whether and how rates of substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) among adults (ages 18 and older) differ by race and ethnicity. Findings are based off five years of data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Learn more.