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Native American Connections. Behavioral Health and Housing Services. Native American Connections 4520 N. Central Ave., Suite 600, Phoenix , AZ 85012 (602) 254-3247 / www.nativeconnections.org. Behavioral Health Services. Residential Substance Use Treatment
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Native American Connections Behavioral Health and Housing Services Native American Connections 4520 N. Central Ave., Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 254-3247 / www.nativeconnections.org
Behavioral Health Services • Residential Substance Use Treatment • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment • General Mental Health Services • Children and Family Services
Patina Wellness Center • July 2016 • 70-bed treatment facility • Men, women, and dependent children (ages 0-5) • 45-day curriculum • 6 weekly treatment themes
Curriculum • Evidence-based curriculum and promising practices: • Hazelden’s Living in Balance • Healthy Relationships • Positive Indian Parenting • Seeking Safety • Domestic/sexual violence • Red Road to Wellbriety • AA/NA meetings • Traditional Native Healing practices and ceremonies • Individual and family counseling
Traditional Practices • Sweat lodge • Smudging/purification • Talking circles • Drumming and songs • Red Road teachings • Native Crafts • Storytelling and cultural presentations
Outpatient Substance Use Programs Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Standard Outpatient Program (SOP) 8 week curriculum Monday to Wednesday, Thursday optional 12:30-2:30pm AA meeting at 11am Wednesday before group • AM IOP • 8 week curriculum • Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm • PM IOP • 12 week curriculum • Monday to Friday, 5:30-8:30pm
Outpatient Substance Use Programs IOP topics SOP Topics Workforce development Anger management Health and Wellness Healthy Relationships • Relapse prevention • Positive Indian Parenting (AM only) • Health and Wellness • Healthy Relationships • Men/Women’s Group • Life Skills • Drug and Alcohol Education
Additional Outpatient Services • Case management • Individual counseling • Peer support • Psychiatric services (on hold) • Talking Circle • Life skills • Family counseling
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Program (AIOP): Standing Stronger • Ages 13-17 • 12 week curriculum • 2 group sessions: Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-7:30pm • 1 individual therapy • family therapy • Incorporates Evidence-Based Practices • Living in Balance • ACRA: Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach • The Matrix Model • Red Road to Wellbriety • Talking Circle
TREE (Treatment and Recovery Enhancement and Expansion) program • Ages 15-25 with substance use or co-occurring diagnosis and/or family history • Prepares youth for successful transition to adulthood • Life skills such as budgeting, GED or higher education, healthy living , communication, driver’s permit, volunteer opportunities
Housing Services • Affordable Housing • Income-based • Permanent Supportive Housing • Chronic homelessness, disability • Home Based Youth Services • Homeless youth, ages 18-24 • For more information and pre-application: • www.nativeconnections.org/housing
Up and Coming at NAC • Patina Mountain Preserve • Men’s residential substance use treatment • Wilderness aspect
Housing and Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes • Lack of a stable, alcohol and drug free living environment can be a serious obstacle to sustained abstinence. • A variety of studies showed that halfway houses improved treatment outcome. • SAMSHA- Transitional or supportive housing can help stabilize people with mental health issues and substance use disorders who are experiencing homelessness • There is a great need for people to find sober and safe living environments.
Temporary Supportive Housing Pendleton Court and Indian Rehabilitation
Temporary Suppotive Housing • Pendleton Court • 10 beds • Indian Rehabilitation • 3 Apartments adjacent to Patina • 8 beds • Referrals from residential treatment • Family environment/ Chores • Attends AM IOP program • At least a 60 day stay
Culturally Connected Sober Living Housing Programs • Native American House Managers • Cultural Providers • Weekly house meetings which include peer support topics or traditional healing topics • Clients who are on MAT are accepted • Clinical Team approach- Case Manager, Peer Support, and Clinician • Clinical approach to address relapse
Funding For PC/IR • All AHCCCS plans • ACC plans (Must be a Maricopa County Resident) -AIHP (Must be a Maricopa County Resident)
Culturally Connected Sober Housing Programs • Peer support – Best Practice • Peer support is a culture • Research on peer support
Pathway to Employment ProgramPEP Internship PEP is an opportunity for former NAC clients to become employed through a paid internship. In order to be eligible for the program: • Candidates must be 21 years of age or older • Have a HS Diploma or GED; or be eligible to complete a GED within 6 months • Have completed a program at NAC • Maintained 4 months of sobriety • Have basic computer skills • Be Fingerprint Clearance eligible • Complete the application process
What a PEP Will Learn • Mission, Vision, and Values of NAC • Fingerprint Clearance Card Assistance • Heath Management Systems (HMS) training • Peer Support Certification • Behavioral Health training through Relias • Basic Computer training • Support with stability and sobriety • On the job training such as lobby greeting and job shadowing the recovery coaches/peer supports • Supervision by the Recovery Coach Supervisor
Success Stories • PEP Program Began 4/2016 • 8 PEP’S completed • 6 are employed by NAC • 2 are employed at other agencies • 4 PEP’S currently in the internship program • Provides hope to clients • Interns can use their lived experience to benefit and help others • Provides more opportunities for clients to become employed in a growing field
Connie Parker MSW, LMSW, BHP BH Clinician and Recovery Coach Supervisor C.Parker@nativeconnections.org (602) 424-2060 X1551 Outpatient Clinic 4520 North Central Avenue, Suite 100 Phoenix AZ 85012 (602) 424-2060 assessment@nativeconnections.org www.nativeconnections.org Native American Connections
References https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3057870/#R12