The development of a TRIBAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AGENDA is long overdue. And the development of this particular document and its contents was the result of months of discussing, analyzing, validating, sharing, and revalidating. The Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda was a collaborative effort between many Tribes, leaders, organizations, and Federal agencies.

The authors would like to acknowledge that the idea for this document originated from direct discussions with Tribal leaders around the challenges Tribes are facing with behavioral health. It was their passion vision AND dedication that led to the development of this Agenda.