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GPTCHB/Rosebud Sioux Tribe Project Indigenous Linking Actions in Unmet Needs Children’s Health (ILAUNCH)

Project Launch

The GPTCHB/RST Project LAUNCH Program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 2019-2023.

The purpose of this program is to promote the Wellness of Young Children from birth to eight years within the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Sicangu Oyate, by addressing physical, social and emotional cognitive and behavioral aspects of their development. 

Goal

For children to be thriving in safe, supportive environments, and entering school ready to learn and able to succeed.

Core Team

GPTCHB <- RST - TGKP -> ACET

The Project LAUNCH Core Team consists of: the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Maternal and Child Health Department (RST), Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi (TGKP), ACET, Inc. and the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board (GPTCHB).

Core Strategies

  1. Enhanced Home Visiting
  2. Infant and Early Child Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)
  3. Integration of Behavioral Health into Primary Care
  4. Screening and Assessment
  5. Family Strengthening

For more information contact the ILAUNCH Program Manager, Jennilea Steffens at [email protected]

About GPTCHB

The Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board provides key advocacy for its constituents in order for them to have access to the highest quality, most comprehensive and up-to-date health resources available in the areas of research, education, assistance, prevention and outreach.
 
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About MCH

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Department provides vital services such as breastfeeding support, home visits and promotion of male involvement for mothers and infants, including during the prenatal stage.
 
 
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Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board
2611 Elderberry Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57703
 
Phone: 605.721.1922
Toll Free: 1.800.745.3466
Fax: 605.721.1932
 
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