Karuk Tribe Health and Human Services – Substance Use Disorder Program
The Karuk Tribe Health and Human Services offers comprehensive and culturally sensitive Substance Use Disorder Programs designed to support individuals and families navigating addiction and promoting overall wellness within the Tribal community. This program is dedicated to empowering members through coordinated care and resources aimed at self-sufficiency and recovery.
Program Overview and Philosophy
Rooted in the values of the Karuk Tribe, the Substance Use Disorder Program provides support that is both clinical and culturally grounded. Recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and spiritual health, the program strives to deliver services that foster healing, resilience, and balance. It collaborates closely with other Tribal departments to ensure holistic support for every individual seeking help on their path to recovery.
Services and Treatment Approaches
The Karuk Tribe’s program utilizes several evidence-based treatment modalities tailored to meet diverse client needs. Services are provided in an outpatient setting, accommodating clients who range from children and adolescents to adults, including those managing co-occurring substance use and serious mental health conditions.
Key Treatment Modalities Include:
- Brief Intervention: Focused, time-limited counseling aimed at motivating individuals to change risky substance use behaviors.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A therapeutic approach that helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to addiction.
- Contingency Management: Uses positive reinforcement and rewards to encourage abstinence and adherence to treatment goals.
- Motivational Interviewing: A collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change.
- Matrix Model: A comprehensive, structured program often used for stimulant use disorders, combining behavioral therapy, family education, individual counseling, and group activities.
Additional services encompass prevention education, counseling, treatment referrals, recovery planning, and ongoing peer support, all available through regular outpatient treatment schedules.
Contact Information and Locations
The Substance Use Disorder Program serves the community through multiple locations, with dedicated contact points for appointments and inquiries:
- Happy Camp Clinic Address: 64105 Hillside Road, Happy Camp, CA 96039
- Happy Camp & Orleans Phone: (530) 493-1450
- Yreka Phone: (530) 841-3141
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for the Substance Use Disorder Program?
The program serves individuals across various age ranges, including children, adolescents, and adults. Services are available for substance use treatment and for individuals dealing with co-occurring substance use and mental health illnesses or emotional disturbances.
What setting are the treatment services provided in?
Treatment services are offered on an outpatient basis, which includes regular outpatient treatment. This setting allows clients to live at home while attending scheduled therapy and treatment sessions.
Does the program incorporate cultural elements into treatment?
Yes, the Karuk Tribe’s programs are specifically designed to be culturally grounded, integrating traditional perspectives and community values to enhance the healing and recovery process.
