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§ 290aa–5a. Behavioral health and substance use disorder resources for Native Americans
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) The term “eligible entity” means any health program administered directly by the Indian Health Service, a Tribal health program, an Indian Tribe, a Tribal organization, an Urban Indian organization, and a Native Hawaiian health organization.
(2) The terms “Indian Tribe”, “Tribal health program”, “Tribal organization”, and “Urban Indian organization” have the meanings given to the terms “Indian tribe”, “Tribal 1
1 So in original. Probably should be “tribal”.
health program”, “tribal organization”, and “Urban Indian organization” in section 1603 of title 25.(3) The term “health program administered directly by the Indian Health Service” means a “health program administered by the Service” 2
2 So in original. Probably should be “ ‘health program administered directly by the Service’ ”.
as such term is used in section 1603(12)(A) of title 25.(4) The term “Native Hawaiian health organization” means “Papa Ola Lokahi” as defined in section 11711 of this title.
(b) Grant program
(1) In general
(2) Formula
(3) Delivery of funds
(c) Technical assistance and program evaluation
(1) In general
The Secretary shall—
(A) provide technical assistance to applicants and awardees under this section; and
(B) in consultation with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, conference with Urban Indian organizations, and engagement with a Native Hawaiian health organization, identify and establish appropriate mechanisms for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and a Native Hawaiian health organization to demonstrate outcomes and report data as required for participation in the program under this section.
(2) Data submission and reporting
(d) Consultation
(e) Application
(f) Report
(g) Authorization of appropriations
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 506A, as added Pub. L. 106–310, div. B, title XXXIII, § 3306, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1215; amended Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title I, § 1201, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5659.)