Health Program – LQuartic

Urban American Indian/Alaska Native youth suffer higher rates of depression, which can be attributed to isolation from tribal lands and identity, lack of adequate mental health care, and financial instability. They are often geographically dispersed and disconnected from other urban AI/AN youth. Overcome with a high prevalence of alcoholism, and increased risk for suicide and mental health issues, the need for better systems of care and improved community capacity to support urban AI/AN youth is a high priority.

Through the development of a National Urban Indian Youth and Young Adult Advisory Council, NCUIH seeks to develop a community-driven comprehensive urban youth suicide and substance abuse response plan for urban Indian communities to provide prevention and recovery support to AI/AN young people under 24 years of age.

The NCUIH Youth Advisory Council will promote peer level awareness and support for youth and young adult AI/ANs living in urban areas. Youth Council members will promote awareness of substance misuse, trauma, suicide prevention, and mental health among peers on a local and national level.

Application:

Youth Council Application
Adult Reference *option to include a 2nd Adult Reference
Optional Peer Reference
FAQs document

Time Commitment:

NCUIH expects that youth and young adults selected for the National Youth Advisory Council will commit to a 12-month term beginning June 1st, 2020, and ending May 31st, 2021.
NCUIH will convene monthly, virtual meetings with Youth Council members based on shared availability.
First Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 – Time TBD

Eligibility:

American Indian/Alaska Native living in urban communities, off reservations between the ages of 18-24
Youth Council applicants must be 18 years of age by the application deadline of 11:59 PM Eastern Time on MONDAY, April 6th, 2020.
Able to engage in a 12-month commitment with NCUIH beginning June 1, 2020, and ending May 31, 2021
Youth Council members must have a desire and willingness to grow by serving as youth leaders representing urban communities
Complete Youth Council Application and obtain an Adult Reference by 11:59PM Eastern Time on April 6, 2020
Applicants also have the option to obtain a Peer Reference or an additional adult reference
Attend a 3-day, in-person Orientation on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, June 17th-19th, 2020, in Washington DC (expenses paid by NCUIH)
Attend NCUIH’s 2021 Annual Leadership Conference, Location TBD (expenses paid by NCUIH)
Presence at monthly virtual check-in meetings between June 2020 – May 2021
1st Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, Time TBD
Continued participation on work for Youth Council project assignments
Accessibility via phone and e-mail
Accessibility to virtual calls via computer or internet-capable phone

NCUIH expects that youth and young adults selected for the National Youth Advisory Council will commit to a 12-month term beginning June 1st, 2020, and ending May 31st, 2021.
NCUIH will convene monthly, virtual meetings with Youth Council members based on shared availability.
First Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 – Time TBD

Benefit:

There will be no costs associated with membership in the NCUIH National Youth Advisory Council. Any travel, lodging, meals, registration or other expenses will be covered by NCUIH.
A modest stipend will be provided.
Training to improve awareness regarding positive mental health practice
Promotion of suicide and substance misuse prevention
Strengthening peer-support surveillance, motivational interviewing skills, and providing a space for cultural connections
Creating campaigns for the peer-level prevention of suicide, substance abuse and mental health challenges
Understanding the seven sacred teachings (love, courage, honesty, respect wisdom, truth, and humility) for sharing experiences and overcoming open communication barriers among peers
Building leadership and professional development skills
Building self-care and wellness skills
Building advocacy-based policy skills
Strengthening team-building skills

Summary:

Deadline: April 6th 2020
Benefit: fully funded
Duration: 12 months ( June 1,2020 – May 31 ,2021)
To apply: https://www.jotform.com/NCUIH/ncuih-yac-2020-application
More Information: https://www.ncuih.org/ncuih_youth_council

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE?

Access to the One Young World Summit 2020 in Munich.

Access to an exclusive Youth Health Programme pre-Summit workshop.

Hotel accommodation in Munich on a shared basis between 12 and 17 (inclusive) October, 2020.

Return air or rail travel for scholars living outside of Germany.

Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner between 12 and 17 October.

Ground transportation between Summit venues in Munich.

Discretionary funds to cover reasonable out of pocket expenses connected with getting to and from the Summit. These can be claimed by Scholars after the Summit.

Reimbursement of Schengen visa application fee (if applicable).

Reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses connected with travelling to and from the Summit.

Reimbursement of Schengen visa application fee (if applicable).

Please note that scholars will be required to pay the visa application and insurance fees themselves. They will then be able to apply for a reimbursment from One Young World. Expenses will be reimbursed within three months of the Summit.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

This scholarship is intended for young leaders who are aged 18 – 30 and are able to demonstrate:

Evidenced commitment to addressing health and wellbeing in a local, national or global community, with a specific focus on child and adolescent health and/or disease prevention and/or social determinants of health programming.

Leadership ability in championing and galvanising stakeholders around their chosen cause or issue.

A capacity for innovation and problem solving that is entrepreneurial and values-driven.

Concern for local and global issues.

Experience of working towards a shared goal through teamwork and collaboration.

Eligibility