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 days of inner reflection and spiritual guidance. |
Objectives
Serve 7 cohorts with 9 to 12 people per cohort annually
Provide free services
Sustain program through Medicaid
Receive CARF Certification
Indian Nation Served
Copper River
Key Components
Use Wounded Warrior Book, Strengthening the Spirit material published by Hazeldon, one on one counseling, group work through talking circles, good hard work in remote area.
Evaluation Design
Use the AKAIMS instrument
Evaluation Results
Use the AKAIMS instrument
Products Developed
None