American Indian Development Associates-Federal Resources

Federal Resources

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides funding, training, and technical assistance to local, state and tribal governments to combat and reduce violent and drug-related crime and help improve the criminal justice system.
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 7th St. NW, 4th Floor
Washington, D. C. 20531
Phone: (202) 616-6500 Fax: (202) 305-1367

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) collects and analyzes statistical data on crime, offenders, crime victims and justice systems at all levels of government. It provides financial and technical support to state statistical agencies and administers special programs that aid state and local governments in improving their criminal history records and information systems including alcohol-related crime information.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
810 7th St. NW
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: (202) 307-0765 Fax: (202) 307-5846

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) provides national leadership in federal efforts to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use, which are linked to other serious national crime and violence problems. CSAP connects people to resources, ideas and strategies combating and reducing ATOD use nationally and internationally. One highlight of the web site is the Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource (RADAR) Network providing practitioners current prevention information. RADAR Network Centers are located in every State and U.S. and are available to all community members.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
5600 Fishers Lane Rockwall II
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: (301) 443-0365 Fax: (301) 443-5447
nnadal@samhsa.gov

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) works with state, local communities, health care providers and national organizations to upgrade the quality of addiction treatment, to improve the effectiveness of substance abuse treatment programs and to provide resources to ensure provision of services through the Comprehensive Treatment Recovery Continuum.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: (301) 443-5700 Fax: (301) 443-8751

Corrections Program Office (CPO) provides financial and technical assistance to state, tribal and local governments to implement corrections-related programs, including correctional facility construction and corrections-based drug treatment programs located near the home of the offender.
Corrections Program Office
810 7th St. NW
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: (202) 307-3914 Fax: (202) 307-2019

Department of Education
Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program provides support for school- and community-based programs to help our Nation's communities prevent drug and alcohol abuse and violence. Technical assistance, training and grants are available through the Department.
Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program
Department of Education
1250 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 604
Washington, D.C. 20202-6123
Phone: (202) 260-1856 Fax: (202) 260-7767

Department of Health and Human Services
Center for Disease Control (CDC) aids in conducting research for alcohol and drug abuse throughout the country. Results from their studies will help you review prevention and intervention methods used by health care and mental health care professionals. Some highlights of the web site are prevention databases and search functions.
Centers for Disease Control
1600 Clifton Road, M.S.D. 14
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: (404) 639-7000 Fax: (404) 639-7111

Department of Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) assists American Indian and Alaska Natives to achieve their self-determination goals and to enhance the Federal governments responsibility to provide opportunities for Indian nations to address alcohol and substance abuse. Their goals are met by coordinating with other federal agencies to provide resources and funding support to Indian nations. More specifically, the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention provides leadership and direction for all BIA alcohol and substance abuse prevention activities. Also visit the BIA Highway Safety Program at the web site address above and at (505) 248-5053.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
1849 C Street, NW, MS-460 MIB
Washington, DC 20240-0001
Phone: (202) 208-3711 Fax: (202) 501-1516

Department of Justice
American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Office enhances access to information by federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native tribes regarding funding opportunities, training and technical assistance and other relevant information.
American Indian and Alaskan Native Affairs Office
810 7th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20531
Phone: (202) 616-3205 Fax: (202) 514-7805

Department of Transportation
The goal of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Impaired Driving Program is to reduce alcohol-related fatalities. NHTSA has partnerships with the IHS, BIA and UNITY to combat motor vehicle related fatalities and injuries.
Impaired Driving Division
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20590
Phone: (202) 366-2715 Fax: (202) 366-2766

Department of the Treasury
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) works with other government agencies, public advocacy, and community groups to develop a partnership to combat underage drinking and driving.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20226
Phone: (202) 927-8500 Fax: (202) 927-8868

Drug Courts Program Office (DCPO) supports the development, implementation and improvement of drug courts. State governments, courts, and tribal governments are eligible to apply for resources. Technical assistance and training is available.
Drug Courts Program Office
810 7th St., NW, 8th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20531
Phone: (202) 616-5001 Fax: (202) 305-9075

Executive Office for Weed and Seed (EOWS) helps communities build stronger, safer neighborhoods with community-based, multi-disciplinary approaches to combating crime. Weed and Seed involves law enforcement and community-building activities, including economic development and support services.
Executive Office for Weed and Seed
810 7th St., NW, 6th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20531
Phone: (202) 616-1152 Fax: (202) 616-1159

Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog gives you access to a database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.

The Federal Register is the official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other Presidential Documents.
Office of the Federal Register
National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408-0001
Phone: (202) 512-1800

Housing and Urban Development
Funding is available through Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) for the elimination of drugs in American Indian communities. Indian housing, programs and organizations are eligible to apply. ONAP provides training and technical assistance regarding program planning, development and management.
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program
Office of Native American Programs
1999 Broadway, Suite 3390
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 675-1600 Fax: (303) 675-1660

Indian Health Service (IHS) provides funding to develop innovative strategies that address mental health, behavioral and substance abuse and community safety needs of Native Americans. Visit its web site to obtain information, grant resources and links to the 12 IHS areas throughout the country.
Indian Health Service
5600 Fishers Lane
Parklawn Building
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: (301) 443-1083 Fax: (301) 443-4794

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) offers application kits to potential grantee organizations and offers the latest research and information on alcohol-related issues. Publications and grant announcements, videos and other materials can be obtained, including alcohol treatment sources in your area.

National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth provides information and links to sources for family strengthening and youth development.
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth
P.O. Box 13505
Silver Spring, MD 20911-3505
(301) 608-8098 Fax (301) 608-8721

National Institute on Alcohol and Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems, including research, information and resources. Grants and contracts are made available for funding. It monitors alcohol-related legislation and policy development and proposals made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Congress.

National Institute on Alcohol and Abuse and Alcoholism
6000 Executive Boulevard, Suite 400
Willco Building, M.S.C. 7003
Bethesda, MD 20892-7003
Phone: (301) 443-3860 Fax: (301) 445-4703

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) supports research and evaluation of programs that are innovative and improve criminal justice systems. It assists with development of new criminal justice technologies. Funding and technical assistance are available for research and evaluation programs including those in Indian communities.
National Institute of Justice
810 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20531
Phone: (202) 307-2942 Fax: (202) 307-6394

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) provides funding opportunities for federally recognized Indian nations. The COPS' Tribal Resources Program provides law enforcement training, equipment and officer positions. Indian nations are eligible to apply for grants, such as COPS MORE and FAST programs.
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
U.S. Department of Justice
1100 Vermont Avenue, NW 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20530
Phone: (800) 421-6770 Fax: (202) 616-9612

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention (OJJDP) provides funding to improve juvenile justice systems. It sponsors innovative research, demonstration, evaluation, statistics, technical assistance and training programs to increase understanding of and response to juvenile violence, delinquency and victimization. OJJDP manages the Tribal Youth Program and the Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws Program and funds the Tribal Youth Training and Technical Assistance Program.
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention
810 7th St, NW
Washington, D.C. 20531
Phone: (202) 307-5911 Fax: (202) 514-6382

Office of Justice Programs (OJP) was created in 1984 to provide federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist crime victims. OJP also works to reduce crime in Indian country, enhance technology use within the criminal and juvenile justice systems, and support state and local efforts through technical assistance and training.
Office of Justice Programs
Office of Assistant Attorney General
810 7th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20531
Phone: (202) 307-5933 Fax: (202) 514-7805

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is a White House agency that assists the President in achieving goals for addressing drug abuse problems by assisting with public policy development and providing input on prevention, intervention, suppression and eradication of drugs throughout the country.
Executive Office of the President
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 395-6645 Fax: (202) 395-5653

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the lead federal agency for improving access to quality substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment and mental health services. It provides training and technical assistance for grantees in local, state and tribal substance abuse programs.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
5515 Security Lane Rockwell II
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: (800) 729-6686 or (301) 443-3958