CIRI and Cook Inlet Tribal Council staff are doing their best to serve the more than 2,500 shareholders and descendants who have already applied for cash assistance through CIRI's Direct Assistance Program; please be patient as we process applications and field questions. Approved applications can take up to 30 days to process. If you have not yet applied, the fastest and easiest way to submit your application is online: bit.ly/CIRI_DAP_OnlineCIRI and Cook Inlet Tribal Council staff are doing their best to serve the more than 2,500 shareholders and descendants who have already applied for cash assistance through CIRI's Direct Assistance Program; please be patient as we process applications and field questions. Approved applications can take up to 30 days to process. If you have not yet applied, the fastest and easiest way to submit your application is online: citccares.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/4/group/8/create/10017. If you have questions about your Direct Assistance Program application, call (907) 891-7222 during normal business hours. A list of frequently asked questions can be found here: www.ciri.com/shareholders/direct-assistance-program/faqs/
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Content warning: Mention of suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Suicide is a sensitive topic and is often stigmatized. That stigma can sometimes prevent people from seeking help. For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we are helping raise awareness and share information about suicide prevention. This week, we are focusing on warning signs of suicide so know what to look out for if someone you know is struggling.
Warning signs of suicide:
• Comments or thoughts about suicide, also known as suicidal ideation
• Withdrawal from friends, family and community
• Dramatic mood swings
• Aggressive behavior
• Impulsive or reckless behavior
• Saying goodbye to friends and family
• Tying up loose ends, like organizing personal papers or paying off debts
• Giving away possessions
• Increased substance use
• Collecting and saving pills or buying a weapon
Please keep in mind these warning signs are common, but it is not always obvious that someone is at risk. The best way to know if someone is thinking about suicide is to ask them.
Next week, we will share information about how you can support someone who is in crisis or at risk of suicide.
CITC is hosting an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop. ASIST is a FREE, two-day suicide intervention workshop open to anyone over age 16. Attend the ASIST workshop on Sept. 21-22 and learn how to identify someone who is at risk of suicide and how to complete safe, effective suicide interventions. For more information about the ASIST workshop and to register, please contact Kristine Green, CITC Suicide Intervention Trainer, at KKGreen@citci.org.
If you or someone you love is in crisis or you need someone to talk to, help is available. Call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or the Alaska Careline at 1-877-266-4357. You may also text “4help” to 839863 (available Tuesday-Saturday from 3-11 p.m.)
Source:
www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide
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You can now apply for the CIRI Direct Assistance Program completely online! The launch of an online, paperless application makes the application process quick and easy. Apply today! bit.ly/CIRI_DAP_Online
If you are a CIRI shareholder or descendant at least 18 years of age who has experienced negative financial impacts because of COVID-19, you may qualify for cash assistance through the DAP. Apply to receive up to $1,500 for yourself and up to $500 for each eligible dependent under age 18. You may live anywhere in the world provided you are a CIRI shareholder or descendant and a U.S. citizen.
Thank you for your patient with us as we process applications. Approved applications can take up to 30 days to process.
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