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HHS/SAMHSA Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center
The SAMHSA Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center provides culturally sensitive support to American Indian and Alaska Native communities, helping them address mental health and substance use challenges while promoting self-governance and long-term resilience.
Three Star Government Solutions leads the SAMHSA Tribal Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Center, providing culturally tailored support to over 280 tribes and tribal programs from March 2021 to March 2026. Through evidence-based strategies and community-driven solutions, we help grantees develop Tribal Action Plans (TAPs), strengthen mental health and substance use prevention efforts, and build long-term resilience. Our expert team delivers training to more than 7,500 participants, fostering self-governance and sustainable health improvements in Native communities.
March 24, 2021 – March 23, 2026Project Overview
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Stakeholders/Partners Involved: SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, tribal communities, federal and non-profit partners.
Timeline: March 24, 2021 – March 23, 2026
Resources Used: Virtual platforms, on-site training resources, culturally competent trainers.
Number of Beneficiaries: Over 280 tribes and tribal programs; 7,500+ participants.
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To provide culturally relevant training and technical assistance (TTA) to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, addressing mental health and substance use disorders while promoting resilience and community strength through evidence-based and culturally tailored strategies.
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Three Star Government Solutions (3SGS) leads the SAMHSA Tribal TTA Center, providing individualized and community-level support to over 280 tribes and tribal programs, as well as 135 federal and non-profit organizations. Our approach includes culturally sensitive program planning, infrastructure and workforce development, and proactive implementation of community-driven solutions. Three Star staff deliver on-site and virtual TTA to over 7,500 participants, supporting tribes in developing Tribal Action Plans (TAPs) under the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) and implementing protective factors that strengthen Native communities.
Key Actions
Provided culturally appropriate TTA to over 280 tribes and tribal programs.
Delivered virtual and on-site training to over 7,500 participants nationwide.
Supported the development and implementation of Tribal Action Plans (TAPs).
Leveraged partnerships with other TTA providers and non-governmental entities to strengthen program reach and effectiveness.
Assisted grantees in developing strategic plans and implementing evidence-based practices tailored to Native communities.
Increased protective factors to promote the healthy development of AI/AN communities and families.
Outcome
Successfully supported more than 280 tribes and tribal programs.
Enhanced tribal capacity to address substance use and mental health issues through strategic planning and evidence-based interventions.
Established strong partnerships with other TTA providers to expand program reach and effectiveness.
Built a framework for sustainable mental health and substance use prevention strategies in Native communities.
Notable Achievements
Successfully transitioned to virtual TTA delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic without service disruption.
Strengthened tribal capacity to address substance use and mental health issues.
Supported the development of Tribal Action Plans to promote self-governance and community resilience.
Lessons Learned
Limited broadband access in rural areas required adapting to mobile-friendly platforms and alternative communication methods.
Creative problem-solving during COVID-19 allowed staff to deliver training in outdoor or socially distanced settings.
Peer-to-peer learning communities strengthened knowledge-sharing and solution development among grantees.
