Abstract The program will focus on high-risk youth who are using substances and their extended families. It will build off traditions of the Lummi nation and Northwest Indian communities as well as follow best practices for drug prevention; treatment, and family strengthening. The program will include: (1) a healing emphasis, […] Read more »
Jack Brown Youth Regional Treatment Center
Abstract Jack Brown Center (JBC) is a 23 bed co-educational facility, one of 10 Regional Treatment Centers funded by the IHS nationwide. JBC strives to provide substance abusing adolescents with opportunities for education, mental, spiritual and physical growth through treatment. Objectives Provide youth with a sense of cultural identity. Provide […] Read more »
Healing Lodge of Seven Nations
Abstract This project is a pilot study to assist youth to overcome alcohol and drug abuse problems that often occur in combination with mental disorders. The pilot will explore the effectiveness of a holistic, culturally-based inpatient treatment program for adolescents that integrates mental health programming into a 60-90 day inpatient […] Read more »
Graf Rheeneerhaanjii: The Place Where Healing Occurs : The Place Where Healing Occurs
Abstract The New Life Program provides residential treatment to a cohort of 12 youth, ages 12 to 18 with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. A second cohort of shorter duration of treatment is served in a separate program at the Graf Rheeneerhaanjii Center. Objectives The primary goal is to assist […] Read more »
Generation 7
Abstract Generation 7 is an adolescent treatment program based on the implementation of Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for substance abusing Native American youth in Oakland, California. The treatment plan interweaves MET/CBT 5 with the holistic approach of the Family & Child Guidance Clinic of the Native American […] Read more »
Fairbanks Native Association New Life Program
Abstract Adolescent residential treatment, level 3.5 dual-diagnosis enhanced 12-bed facility. Operates on cohort model of 4.5 months 2 times a year. Objectives Reduction and elimination of drug and alcohol use among clients, increase school attendance, reduce involvement in juvenile justice system, achievement of a stable living situation, and increase participation […] Read more »
En Novc (My Friend) Drug Court Expansion and Enhancement Project
Abstract The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is implementing the ?En Novc (My Friend) Drug Court Expansion and Enhancement Project.? Building on the addition of services to post-adjudicated youth now in progress, the project increases coordination among existing service providers and initiates outreach and education activities that will both […] Read more »
Circle of Life
Abstract This project expanded existing substance-use disorder treatment services at the Circle of Life and Parshall Resource Center, the day treatment and residential facilities of the Fort Berthold Reservation. The treatment program utilizes a comprehensive system of care and emphasizes cultural relevance and community-based services. The Red Road Approach is […] Read more »
Circle of Care
Abstract This project expanded existing residential AOD Services to Assiniboine and Sioux adolescents by creating a continuum of care circle that incorporated outpatient treatment and family and community involvement. Objectives The goals of the program were to increase family and cross-generation involvement in substance abuse treatment, to increase the quality […] Read more »
Chagha She Binalwod (Strengthening Youth)
Abstract The White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT), a tribal nation of 18,000 Native Americans in central Arizona, will enhance substance abuse treatment on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The project will provide intensive in-home, substance abuse counseling services and community-based recreational programs for up to 50 at-risk and/or court-ordered Apache […] Read more »