Treatment
Outreach and treatment is vital to the recovery of the indigenous population. Multitudes of community initiatives are present to heal and restore the Native American populations in the United States. White Bison is an example of a non-profit charitable organization that is dedicated to the healing of the indigenous community by offering support resources to native populations affected by alcohol and substance abuse issues.
“White Bison is a proud facilitator of the Wellbriety Movement. Wellbriety means to be sober and well. Wellbriety teaches that we must find sobriety from addictions to alcohol and other drugs and recover from the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on individuals, families and whole communities”(www.whitebison.org). A combination of resources available from indigenous and non-indigenous support systems is vital to maintaining open channels of availability for treatment. It is easier for some Native American individuals to seek help within their own community, whereas seeking help from American services may be preferred by others for the sake of discretion.
The foundation of the Circles of Care program is the idea of creating a system of care; a coordinated network of holistic, community-based services and support to help meet the needs of children and youth with serious mental health challenges. To create an effective system of care, Circles of Care grantees bring together the entire community, which includes representatives from agencies serving children and youth, tribal leaders, spiritual advisers, family members, and young people themselves. Together, they assess gaps in services and develop a plan for filling those “holes.” The goal is to create a coordinated system that is community-based, family-driven, and youth-guided. (www.samhsa.gov)
“White Bison is a proud facilitator of the Wellbriety Movement. Wellbriety means to be sober and well. Wellbriety teaches that we must find sobriety from addictions to alcohol and other drugs and recover from the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on individuals, families and whole communities”(www.whitebison.org). A combination of resources available from indigenous and non-indigenous support systems is vital to maintaining open channels of availability for treatment. It is easier for some Native American individuals to seek help within their own community, whereas seeking help from American services may be preferred by others for the sake of discretion.
The foundation of the Circles of Care program is the idea of creating a system of care; a coordinated network of holistic, community-based services and support to help meet the needs of children and youth with serious mental health challenges. To create an effective system of care, Circles of Care grantees bring together the entire community, which includes representatives from agencies serving children and youth, tribal leaders, spiritual advisers, family members, and young people themselves. Together, they assess gaps in services and develop a plan for filling those “holes.” The goal is to create a coordinated system that is community-based, family-driven, and youth-guided. (www.samhsa.gov)