One New Heartbeat (ONHB) is dedicated to making a profound impact on the wellbeing of under-resourced communities through a multifaceted approach that encompasses Behavioral Health Services, Comprehensive Services, and Training and Workforce Development. Our commitment to enhancing outcomes, efficiency, and strength-building within communities is demonstrated through a wide range of programs that address various needs.

In our pursuit of Behavioral Health Services for Under-Resourced Communities, we provide an array of supports and training for individuals, families, and organizations. Our approach includes comprehensive care planning, linking participants to services, and peer-based recovery mentoring. We also emphasize the development of skills that promote wellness, resilience, and effective resource utilization. Notably, we have served over 300 unduplicated individuals in treatment facilities, supported 60 transitional-aged youth, and provided orientations to mental health recovery, including Wellness Recovery Action Planning to 1208 individuals. Our efforts extend to enhancing accessibility to behavioral health peer support services, particularly for those grappling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and mental health challenges. Through amplified outreach efforts, including in-person interactions, online platforms, telehealth mechanisms, and apps, we have expanded the reach of critical support networks originating from detox facilities, hospitals, correctional facilities, and more. We remain dedicated to interventions that focus on prevention, early intervention, and resiliency/recovery, particularly within Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Under the banner of Comprehensive Services, we have been steadfast in providing prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals at risk of alcohol and substance misuse. Our Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) program uniquely prepares tribal and non-tribal child welfare personnel to provide culturally specific training to American Indian and Alaska Native parents. By blending historical practices with contemporary skills, we create a nurturing environment for families. Additionally, our Alternatives to Suicide training creates safe spaces for individuals to discuss and navigate through suicidal thoughts, fostering understanding and healing. The core of our Training and Workforce Development efforts lies in empowering professionals and community members to deliver innovative, evidence-based practices. Through curriculum development and training, we elevate individual competence in areas of intervention, cultural competence, and co-occurring capacity. We enhance the capacity of service providers, ensuring high-quality delivery to children, youth, and families facing challenges. Our initiatives include expanding the organizational capacity of behavioral health peers to offer support for mental health and substance use disorder recovery. We have also equipped our team with advanced skills as Mental Health Recovery and Wellness Recovery Action Plan Facilitators, making us better prepared to provide impactful guidance.

Our dedication to innovation is evident in our approach to supporting individuals in creating their psychiatric advance directives (PADs). By combining peer support, WRAP, and PAD facilitation, we enable individuals to self-direct their recovery, reducing crisis and enhancing overall quality of life. In this endeavor, we have trained staff members, providing them with tools to become effective Certified Peer Support Specialists, Alternatives to Suicide Facilitators, and MHFA online facilitators. This comprehensive approach is driven by our commitment to nurturing stronger, more resilient communities and empowering individuals to lead healthier more fulfilling lives with meaning and purpose.