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Native American Connections

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

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  1. 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

  2. Behavioral Health Services • Residential Substance Use Treatment • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment • General Mental Health Services • Children and Family Services

  3. Patina Wellness Center

  4. Patina Wellness Center • July 2016 • 70-bed treatment facility • Men, women, and dependent children (ages 0-5) • 45-day curriculum • 6 weekly treatment themes

  5. 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

  6. Traditional Practices • Sweat lodge • Smudging/purification • Talking circles • Drumming and songs • Red Road teachings • Native Crafts • Storytelling and cultural presentations

  7. Talking Circle Room

  8. Adult Outpatient Services4520 N. Central Ave, Suite 100

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Additional Outpatient Services • Case management • Individual counseling • Peer support • Psychiatric services (on hold) • Talking Circle • Life skills • Family counseling

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Up and Coming at NAC • Patina Mountain Preserve • Men’s residential substance use treatment • Wilderness aspect

  16. 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.

  17. Temporary Supportive Housing Pendleton Court and Indian Rehabilitation

  18. Pendleton CourtWomen’s Temporary Supportive Housing

  19. Indian RehabilitationMen’s Temporary Supportive Housing

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. Funding For PC/IR • All AHCCCS plans • ACC plans (Must be a Maricopa County Resident) -AIHP (Must be a Maricopa County Resident)

  23. Culturally Connected Sober Housing Programs • Peer support – Best Practice • Peer support is a culture • Research on peer support

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. Questions ???

  28. 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

  29. References https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3057870/#R12

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