National Tribal Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health
Purpose:The National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health acts as an advisory body to the Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) and to the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS), with the aim of providing guidance and recommendations on programmatic issues that affect the delivery of behavioral health care for American Indian and Alaska Natives.
NTAC Leadership:
- Tribal Co-Chair: Diana Zirul, Alaska Area Representative, Kenaitze Indian Tribe
- Federal Co-Chair: Dr. Glorinda Segay, Director, Division of Behavioral Health, Indian Health Service
Membership: The NTAC consists of one Representative and one alternate from each of the 12 IHS areas. Members are nominated by IHS Area Directors, in consultation with Tribal leaders. All nominees must be elected Tribal leaders or a designee selected by Tribal leaders. The DBH is seeking nominations for the areas with "To Be Determined" vacancies.
National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) Roster
Alaska Area | Albuquerque Area |
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Representative Alternate |
Representative - To Be Determined Alternate - To Be Determined |
Bemidji Area | Billings Area |
Representative Alternate - To Be Determined |
Representative Alternate - To Be Determined |
California Area | Great Plains Area |
Representative Alternate |
Representative Alternate |
Nashville | Navajo Area |
Representative- To Be Determined Alternate - To Be Determined |
Representative – Jonathan Nez Alternate – Dr. Michelle Brandser |
Oklahoma City Area | Phoenix Area |
Representative Alternate |
Representative Alternate |
Portland Area | Tucson Area |
Representative Alternate - To Be Determined |
Representative- To Be Determined Alternate - To Be Determined |