Suicide is a big issue in the American Indian community today. In this complex and often overwhelming world, people sometimes find themselves feeling hopeless, as if their lives are insignificant, as if they don’t matter. But each of us matter. If someone you know is experiencing problems and may be thinking of suicide, your help can redirect them from hopelessness to wellness.

If you or a friend are in immediate danger call 911.

If you or a friend are in a crisis, call the Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266.

For more information and suicide prevention resources go to: Save.org/AmericanIndian

Nutrition education (children under 5, pregnant and breast-feeding women) 

One-on-one nutrition counseling  Vouchers to buy healthful foods 

Support and help with breast feeding 

Referrals (healthcare, immunizations and other clinic programs) 

Children and teens outreach 

Contact for appointment: 612-721-9800

For more information and WIC’s most current income guidelines go to: http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/

Quitting smoking is not easy, but you can do it. To have the best chance of quitting for good, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are and what needs to be done to beat the addiction. The Indian Health Board can help you.

Free educational classes and support luncheons

Specialty clinic 

Free screenings 

Free exercise and self-management program 

Team practitioner approach 

Individual lifestyle programs

Contact for appointment: 612-721-9800

The diabetes prevention program of the Indian Health Board has been recognized in the success stories on the Indian Health Service website.  Click on the link below to learn more.

http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/index.cfm?module=programsSDPIshowcase

Give you and your baby a happy, healthy start!

Healthy Start is a community-based project that can help you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy family. 

The Sage Program is for women over the age of 40, who are uninsured or underinsured. It provides free Pap tests, clinical breast exams and mammograms.  Feel free to call ahead for transportation. 

Contact for appointment: 612-721-9800.

The Bright Smiles Program is a part of the Indian Health Board Dental Clinic.  We serve children aged 6 months through age 5, and pregnant women.  Bright Smiles appointments are scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For dental visits, if the child or pregnant woman have no insurance, the dental exam is completely free. If further care is needed, they need to apply for medical insurance or apply for IHB’s sliding fee scale.

Contact for appointment: 612-721-9800.