New training aims to boost mental health crisis response in tribal nations

NCT ID NCT05998005

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cambridge Health Alliance Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a culturally tailored mental health training called First Face for Mental Health in seven Tribal nations. Over 550 participants completed surveys before and after training to see if it increased knowledge, confidence, and ability to help during a mental health crisis. The goal is to equip community members to better support youth and adults in need.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: First Face for Mental Health training program
What this could lead to: If successful, this training could improve how Tribal communities respond to mental health crises, increasing knowledge and reducing stigma.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study evaluating training, not a treatment trial. Results may not generalize beyond the specific Tribal nations involved.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior, Addictive Psychological Well-Being substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Coeur d'Alene Tribe

Plummer, Idaho, 83851, United States
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Nespelem, Washington, 99155, United States
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Pendleton, Oregon, 97801, United States
Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance

Malden, Massachusetts, 02148, United States
Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations

Spokane Valley, Washington, 99212, United States
Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Cusick, Washington, 99119, United States
Kootenai Tribe of Idaho

Bonners Ferry, Idaho, 83805, United States
Nez Perce Tribe

Lapwai, Idaho, 83540, United States
Spokane Tribe of Indians

Wellpinit, Washington, 99040, United States

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