Abstract This project is designed to develop a continuum of care for the delivery of recovery support services within the Native American recovery community. This is a national project that will implement programs in numerous urban and rural/reservation settings throughout the United States. (In 2004-2005 programs were implemented in Great […] Read more »
Project CARES
Abstract Project CARES (Choctaw Approach to Resiliency and Empowerment) enhanced substance abuse and mental health services for youth and families by providing intensive, home-based case management and wrap around services to youth and their families who live on the reservation which encompasses 5 counties. Objectives The mission of the project […] Read more »
Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indians-Indian Township CSAP HIV/AIDS Services Grant
Abstract The Indian Township Health Center?s Wonahkik Program is a culturally based substance abuse and HIV prevention program that is committed to creating resiliency and increased coping skills in Passamaquoddy youth who are at risk for substance abuse and HIV utilizing community pipe carriers, elders, mentors, of Washington County who […] Read more »
Native Women
Abstract Native Women is designed to meet the needs of substance-abusing Native American women who are high risk for HIV/AIDS in Oakland, California. A collaboration of the Native American Health Center and Friendship House Association of American Indians, Native Women provides a holistic substance abuse treatment system for American Indian […] Read more »
Naa-da-mea-dwag Nanaan-dawi They Help the People
Abstract This program will serve 160 adult clients per year. The clients come from four federally recognized tribes in Michigan of the Ottawa, Ojibwa, and Potawatomi people of the Little Traverse Band, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe, the Bay Mills Indian Community and Lac Vieux Desert Band. The program will implement […] Read more »
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Abstract This is a culturally appropriate program of extensive prevention activities and education geared at Menominee youth, in particular, and families/community, in general; a new partnership with the tribal clinic to provide screening for early intervention and referral; treatment to meet the needs of those referred. The 235,000 acre Menominee […] Read more »
Lummi Indian Nation
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 »
Las Madres Project
Abstract The Las Madres Project, a partnership between Amity Foundation, New Mexico AIDS Services and PB&J family services intends to create a culturally sensitive and effective substance abuse treatment program combined with an HIV/AIDS education program which will serve the at-risk and infected population of women of color and their […] Read more »
Hudson Lake Healing Camp
Abstract This program provides substance abuse treatment program in remote locations with cabins for residents who gather wood, tend to cooking and heating fires, maintaining the camp. Treatment groups and one-on-one counseling sessions are provided. Clients experience traditional Alaskan Native village life in harmony with the traditional practice of 40 […] Read more »
Helping Hands Program
Abstract This project was designed by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan to serve 4 of the 12 federally recognized tribes, providing culturally based outpatient treatment and early intervention services for adults. It embodies both western medical principles and practices, and traditional Anishinabek healing practices to address substance abuse. Objectives Serve […] Read more »