Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Healing for Those Creating Life
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The goal of this project is to strengthen the tribal capacity to respond to the opioid epidemic by strengthening systems and providing support/services to mothers at risk for or diagnosed with an opioid and/or stimulant use disorder. This includes support and services for their infants and young children, including families affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Activities in this project reflect the needs of Michigan tribal communities currently experiencing disproportionately high rates of NAS, OUD, and opioid-related mortality. Direct care coordination services will be supported at eight (8) Michigan tribal communities experiencing high rates of perinatal OUD/NAS, including Bay Mills Indian Community — Brimley, MI; Hannahville Indian Community — Wilson, MI; Keweenaw Bay Indian Community — Baraga, MI; Lac Vieux Desert Band of Chippewa Indian Community — Watersmeet, MI; Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi — Fulton, MI; Pokagon Band of Potawatomi — Dowagiac, MI; Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe — Mt. Pleasant, MI; and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians — Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Community and provider education support and opportunities will be offered to tribal communities statewide.
For more information contact:
Jessica Thompson
jessica@itcmi.org
Participating Tribes
Direct care coordination services are supported at eight tribal communities currently experiencing the highest rates of Perinatal OUD/NAS including:
- Bay Mills Indian Community
- Hannahville Indian Community
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
- Lac Vieux Desert Band of Chippewa Indian Community
- Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potwatomi
- Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
- Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Training Opportunity
The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Services Division has partnered with Overdose Lifeline and now has a trained staff member to assist you with your training needs in Overdose Prevention. Thanks to coordinated statewide efforts and strategic investments, Michigan has seen a significant decrease in overdose deaths. While overdose deaths have declined, in part due to increased access to naloxone, nonfatal overdoses remain high. ITCM recognizes the need to ensure naloxone is available to friends, family, first responders, businesses, organizations, community members, correctional facilities, educators, faith groups, government and health care professionals, parents and caregivers, pharmacies, school nurses, senior living facilities, sober living communities, treatment and recovery centers, and more. Training people to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose can save lives before it’s too late. ITCM offers Naloxone/Overdose Prevention training to help prevent overdose fatalities, support family health, and train community and clinical partners. We provide both on-site and online training.
The training is titled Naloxone Overdose Prevention Training. You will receive a certificate of completion and 2 Continuing Education Units granted by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. We also distribute naloxone kits free of charge upon request.
The on-site training includes a presentation, hands-on practice, and the distribution of naloxone. The online training includes a presentation and a test. You will need a minimum score of 90% to receive a certificate. Naloxone will be mailed to you.
NEXT Distro is an online resource that provides access to free naloxone. NEXT Distro is designed for people who can’t access naloxone through pharmacies, syringe programs, exchange programs, or other means.
Please contact Jessica Thompson at jessica@itcmi.org to request Naloxone Overdose Prevention Training.
Plan of Self-Care Workbook
The Plan of Self-Care workbook was designed for Native women and mothers who want an organized plan to support their recovery needs.
Lesson Plan
The Understanding Opioid Use Disorder lesson plan was developed to provide the public with information on the dangers of opioids and addiction. The lesson plan also provides instructions on how to administer Naloxone to attempt to reverse an opioid overdose. The lesson plan is interactive, with activities included. The lesson plan includes a blank safety plan for writing and a lesson summary sheet that presents the main points of the lesson.