Private/Non Profit Resources

American Corrections Association (ACA) is the oldest and largest international corrections association, a resource that address training, federal and state policy development, standards development and features an on-line corrections academy.

American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) provides funding and other services to American Indian graduate students.
The American Indian Graduate Center
4520 Montgomery NE, Suite 1B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 881-4584

Boys & Girls Club of America is a national non-profit organization with members throughout America, including 75 clubs located in Indian country. The organization receives federal and private funds to support various prevention and intervention programs for positive youth development. 
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
1230 West Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 815-5700 Fax:(404) 815-5789

Council of Foundations has helped foundation staff, trustees and board members in their day-to-day grant making activities. Through one-to-one technical assistance, research, publications, conferences and workshops, legal services, and a wide array of other services, the Council addresses the important issues and challenges that face foundations and corporate funders.

Development Services Group (DSG) serves as the National Technical Assistance for Provider for JAIBG to ensure that comprehensive technical assistance and training is available to States and local units of government. Through the JAIBG program, funds are provided as block grants to States for programs promoting greater accountability in the juvenile justice system. Local and tribal governments can then apply for funds to support local accountability programs. 
Development Services Group, Inc. (DSG)
7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800 East
Bethesda, MD 20814
Call Toll-Free:
1-877-GO-JAIBG
Fax: (301) 951-3324

Foundation Center's mission is to support and improve institutional philanthropy by promoting public understanding of the field and helping grant seekers succeed.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), owned by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico, provides a place to showcase Pueblo culture. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the IPCC has a museum, art and crafts sales, restaurant, meeting facilities and business offices. The IPCC often has dances and other entertainment in its plaza.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th Street, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-8320

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a grassroots, non-profit organization with over 600 chapters nationwide. It focuses on development of effective solutions to drunk driving and underage drinking problems. It supports victims and those who have loss someone due to drunk driving. Currently, there are two Indian MADD chapters. Contact MADD for assistance in starting a chapter in your community.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
National MADD Office
511 F John Carpenter HW, Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: (800) 438-6233

National Association for Native American Children of Alcoholics (NANACOA) informs policymakers about the needs of Native American children of alcoholics and influences positive change toward healthy communities. It holds national conferences and develops educational and supportive information for Native Americans. 
National Association for Native American Children of Alcoholics
1402 Third Avenue, Suite 1110
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 467-7686

National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) assists states and tribal governments in the development of drug courts through training and technical assistance.
National Association of Drug Court Professionals
901 North Pitt St., Suite 370
Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: (703) 706-0576 Fax: (703) 706-0577

National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) provides training, technical assistance, information dissemination, and program development and evaluation for criminal and juvenile justice practitioners nationwide. Visit its web site for publications and Indian-specific crime prevention initiatives. 
National Crime Prevention Council
1700 K Street, NW, Second Floor
Washington, DC 20006-3817
Phone: (202) 466-6272 Fax: (202) 296-1356

National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is a non-profit advocacy organization for Indian children. It provides a booklet on fetal alcohol syndrome and posters on substance abuse prevention. Visit its web site for links to other Indian specific child welfare sources and publications.
National Indian Child Welfare Association
3611 SW Hood Street, Suite 201
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 222-4044 FAX: (503) 222-4007

National Youth Gang Information Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research provides training, technical assistance, information and publications for criminal and juvenile justice practitioners nationwide, specifically on youth gang problems. Visit its web site for links to other gang-related resource information and resources.
National Youth Gang Information Center Institute for Intergovernmental Research
P.O. Box 12729
Tallahassee, FL 33217
Phone: (850) 385-0600 Fax: (850) 386-5356

Native American Health Resources on the Internet provides a comprehensive listing of health resources and organizations pertaining to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Northern Plains Native American Chemical Dependency Association provides training for alcohol and substance abuse counselors in various categories and levels to obtain certification.
Northern Plains Native American Chemical Dependency Association
P.O. Box 1153
Rapid City, SD 57709 
Phone: (605) 341-5360

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) provides technical assistance and training to states, units of local government, selected demonstration sites, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in support of the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Program. Call or visit its web site for valuable information on public policies to deter underage drinking and links to other resources.
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE)
11140 Rockville Pike, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 984-6500 Fax: (301) 984-6559

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is one of the nation's leading philanthropy organizations devoted to health and health care. It provides funding for substance abuse prevention and other health related initiatives. It also lists numerous resources for publications and other valuable links. 
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
P.O. Box 2316
Princeton, NJ 08543-2316
Phone: (609) 452-8701

Sacred Power Corporation is an Indian owned alternative energy company that provides energy for remote applications and for environmentally conscious consumers, including telecommunication systems for public safety.
Sacred Power Corporation
2401 12th Street, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-2292
Fax: (505) 247-4616

Student Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is a school-based organization dedicated to addressing the issues of underage drinking. Check out the source for information on starting a chapter in your community. 
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
P.O. Box 800
Marlboro, MA 01752
Phone: (800) 787-5777 Fax: (508) 481-5759

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator is an online version of the most recent National Directory of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment Programs. The directory lists Federal, State, local, and private facilities that provide drug abuse and alcoholism treatment services.

Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) is the technical assistance provider for the U.S. Drug Court Program Office, which funds the Tribal Wellness and Healing Courts. It also provides information on tribal courts and law related topics, including links to the National American Indian Court Judges Association and other Indian specific resources.
Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI)
P.O. Box 460370
San Francisco, CA 94146
Phone: (415) 647-1755 FAX: (415) 647-1760

University of Colorado Health Science Center Healthy Nations Initiative is an initiative to assist American Indian and Alaska Natives reduce the harm caused by substance abuse in their communities with emphasis on prevention and early intervention. The initiative supports public awareness campaigns, prevention programs and services for treatment and aftercare. Incorporation of traditional cultural values is a key component of the Healthy Nations Initiative. Currently 14 Indian nations are funded by this initiative.
Healthy Nations Main National Program Office
Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
University North Pavilion, A011-13
4455 East 12th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: (303) 315-9272 Fax (303) 315-9577

 

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