Indian Health Service Hotline

The IHS is announcing a new hotline dedicated to receiving reports of suspected child or sexual abuse within an IHS facility and/or by an IHS staff member. Callers may report suspected child abuse or sexual abuse by calling 1-855-SAFE-IHS (1-855-723-3447). This hotline may be used to report any type of suspected child abuse, or any type of sexual abuse regardless of the age of the victim. Individuals reporting by phone or online may also remain anonymous.

is Mental Health Awareness Month May

Many aspects of American Indian and Alaska Native culture and values, such as placing a high value on raising healthy children, respect for elders and positive spirituality are factors which can be protective against mental health conditions and their negative manifestations. The Indian Health Service seeks to provide best practice therapies in a culturally-sensitive manner.

Need Help?

If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support, or are worried about someone else, please visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988

Call or text 988 or chat www.988lifeline.org

(TTY: 1-800-487-4889), or use the Behavioral Health Treatment Locator to get help: www.findtreatment.gov