Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) & Crisis Response
Sovereign Bodies Institute (SBI)
What they do:
Research and data-gathering nonprofit focused on MMIP. Maintains a MMIP database, supports families, and works to end gender-based violence in Native communities.
- Website: https://www.sovereign-bodies.org
- Email: info@sovereign-bodies.org
National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC)
What they do:
Provides resources, training, and policy advocacy to end violence against Native women. Supports MMIP awareness, domestic violence response, and shelter services.
- Website: https://www.niwrc.org
- Phone: (406) 477-3896
StrongHearts Native Helpline
What they do:
A confidential, culturally appropriate domestic and dating violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
- Phone: 1-844-762-8483 (7 AM – 10 PM Central)
- Website: https://www.strongheartshelpline.org
Native Hope
What they do:
Focuses on healing from historical trauma, raising awareness about MMIP, and empowering Native youth and families through storytelling and outreach.
- Website: https://www.nativehope.org
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) – Missing and Murdered Unit
What they do:
Federal unit within the BIA Office of Justice Services focused on resolving MMIP cases in tribal jurisdictions.
- Website: https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu
- Tip line: 1-833-560-2065
- Email: OJS_MMU@bia.gov
Not Invisible Act Commission
What they do:
Established to improve federal coordination in response to MMIP and human trafficking in tribal communities.
Learn more: https://www.justice.gov/tribal/not-invisible-act
Health & Public Health Organizations for Native Communities
Indian Health Service (IHS)
What they do:
Federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Provides primary care, mental health, behavioral health, and public health services through hospitals and clinics.
- Website: https://www.ihs.gov
- IHS Headquarters: (301) 443-1083
- Find a clinic: https://www.ihs.gov/findhealthcare
National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
What they do:
Advocates for tribal health programs and policy change. Offers toolkits, training, and technical assistance on public health, elder care, mental health, and emergency preparedness.
- Website: https://www.nihb.org
- Phone: (202) 507-4070
National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)
What they do:
Supports urban Indian health programs across the U.S., serving Native individuals who live off-reservation. Focuses on mental health, chronic disease prevention, and policy advocacy.
- Website: https://www.ncuih.org
- Phone: (202) 789-1500
Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs)
What they do:
12 regional centers collecting tribal health data, promoting public health research, and supporting culturally specific healthcare programs.
National overview: https://www.tribalepicenters.org
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) – Tribal Leaders Directory
Overview:
Comprehensive contact information for all 574 federally recognized tribes, including tribal chairpersons, councils, agencies, and regions.
How to Access:
Website: https://www.bia.gov/service/tribal-leaders-directory
Contact BIA Tribal Government Services:
- Phone: (202) 513-7641 or (202) 208-5113
- Address: MS-3645-MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
- Website: https://www.bia.gov
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) – Tribal Directory
Overview:
The NCAI directory includes tribal leadership names, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and regions.
How to Access:
Website: https://www.ncai.org/tribal-directory
NCAI Headquarters:
- Phone: (202) 466-7767
- Fax: (202) 466-7797
- Address: 1516 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Website: https://www.ncai.org
State-by-State Tribal Child Care Contact Lists (CCDF)
Overview:
Includes contact information for tribal agencies managing the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), which supports early childhood and family services.
How to Access:
Website: https://acf.gov/occ/contact-information/tribal-ccdf-contacts-state
Sample Contacts:
- Alaska: Cook Inlet Tribal Council (Anchorage) – (907) 793-3323
- Kansas: Iowa Tribe of Kansas & Nebraska – (785) 595-3260
Tribal Long-Term Care & Elder Services (LTSS)
Overview:
The LTSS Compass provides a centralized directory for long-term services and supports for Native elders, including home- and community-based programs.
How to Access:
Website: https://www.nicoacompass.org
National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA):
- Phone: (505) 292-2001
- Address: 8500 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite B-470, Albuquerque, NM 87112
- Website: https://www.nicoa.org
Key National Native and Indigenous Organizations
| Organization | Purpose | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) | Tribal policy, governance, and advocacy | (202) 466-7767, https://www.ncai.org |
| Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) | Legal advocacy, scholarships, and cultural programs | (240) 314-7155, https://www.indian-affairs.org |
| Native Governance Center | Tribal leadership development and governance support | (651) 571-0826, https://nativegov.org |
| Native American Rights Fund (NARF) | Legal defense for tribes and Native individuals | (303) 447-8760, https://www.narf.org |
| American Indian College Fund | Scholarships and educational support for Native students | (303) 426-8900, https://www.collegefund.org |
| First Nations Development Institute | Tribal economic development and community investment | (303) 774-7836, https://www.firstnations.org |
| Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) | Environmental justice and advocacy | (218) 751-4967, https://www.ienearth.org |
| NICOA LTSS Compass | Tribal long-term eldercare services directory | (505) 292-2001, https://www.nicoacompass.org |
| National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA) | Elder health, assessments, caregiver resources | (800) 896-7628, https://www.nrcnaa.org |
| International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) | Dementia, caregiving, and health equity | (301) 861-0632, https://iasquared.org |
