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 »
Larkin Street Services, Inc. Addiction Treatment for the Homeless Grant
Abstract This project will offer youth-centered individualized and continuous substance abuse assessment and treatment to homeless and runaway youth, fully integrated into the agency’s continuum of care, ensuring that youth with substance abuse problems have access to a full range of medical, psychosocial, and rehabilitative services. The target population includes […] 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 »
Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. Congressional Earmark
Abstract This project will support 9 elder treatment beds and 20 outpatient treatment slots for women with children in the Clare Swan Center. The Project will 1) increase access and availability of services to a larger number of hard-to-reach Alaska Native Elders in need of treatment through continuation of the […] Read more »