Sile tz News
Alcohol and Drug program Information
ALAN HICKS
Alcohol and Drug Director
Program Philosophy
Our primary philosophy is that
alcoholism, other drugs and other
addictions are progressive illnes
ses. When left untreated they can
cause emotional, mental, physical
and spiritual problems for the
individual, family and commu
nity. We know that addictions
treatable and we are personally
dedicated t o ; providing both
western and culturally relevant
treatment services. We believe that
spirituality is a part of successful
recovery and we promote holistic
approaches to treatment. Because
addiction is a family disease,
family members are included in
the treatment process.
Services
Siletz Tribal members and other
Native Americans enrolled in a
federally recognized tribe are
eligible for the following outpa
tient services. (Services to non-
tribal people are available on a
case-by-case basis as space and
time allow): '
♦ Evaluation/ Assessment
♦ Referral to appropriate
services
♦ Alcohol/Drug and other
J addictions education
♦ Treatment planning
♦ Individual and Group
counseling
♦ Aftercare treatment
♦ Client advocacy
♦ Cultural/Traditional
counseling including:
■ Talking circles
■ Sweatlodge
■ Healing workshops
♦ Adventure based counseling
■ Ropes Course
■ Wilderness Treatment
■ Recreational Therapy
♦ Prevention
■ In-school Support Groups
■ Community Education
♦ Adolescent Treatment
♦ Intervention
♦ Gambling Addiction
♦ Smoking Cessation or
Referral
♦ DUII Program
♦ Level I - Education
♦ Level II - Rehabilitation
All persons regardless of tribal
affiliation dr national origin are
eligible for services in the DUII
program. Fees are due on the date
of service.
Confidentiality
The Siletz A&D Program
complies with state and federal
regulation regarding client confi
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dentiality. All clients are assured
that only those agencies or
individuals named by the client in
writing are allowed access to
information about clients; This
includes spouses, family members
and other tribal members.
Fees
Siletz Tribal members and other
Native Americans who are eligible
for free services. Those who have
private insurance or are eligible
for coverage on the Oregon Health
Plan will be asked to provide
coverage information for third
party billing. Non-tribal persons
will be chaiged a fee based upon a
sliding income scale. Private
insurance and the Oregon Health
Plan are also billed. N o one who
has established eligibility for
services in this program will be
denied those needed services due
to an inability to pay.
What is the Siletz Wilderness Program?
The Siletz Wilderness Program program helps guide participants
in their personal growth process physically, emotionally, mentally
and spiritually. Both western and culturally relevant treatment
methods are utilized to address recovery needs.
Aftercare Treatment_________ _________________________________
The program supports participants who are in the maintenance
phase of recovery. Group activities include day hikes, ropes course,
Talking Circle, storytelling, family group activities, Native foods
gathering and preparing, as well as other adventure based or
culturally relevant treatment activities. Case management,
individual and family counseling continues to be provided by the
family counselor.
Prevention __________,___________________________ ____________
At least once a year this program is modified and offered to
young people who have not become involved in high-risk behaviors
or alcohol and other drug use. The .goals for these groups are
established based bn the age and gender of the group participating^
Other tribal programs such as Mental Health, Youth Services and
Indian Child Welfare may organize prevention groups, utilizing
Alcohol and Drug Program resources.
Eight-Day Trek _________ ____________________ _______________
The eight-day expedition takes place in the wild and scenic
section of the Rogue River country, ancestral homeland for many
Siletz people. (Siletz History or Rogue River Wars) Base camp is
located at Marial. Participants spend à full day at base camp before
beginning the four-day hike along the Rogue River. Supplied with
basic equipment, participants develop â personal relationship with
the land, animals and the river. Honesty ând kindness are
encouraged as each person challenges themselves to meet both
personal goals and goals of the group. In the wilderness,
participants face the basic elements of life without accustomed
support and distractions. Everyone's well being depends on mutual
cooperation and understanding. Participants share in the
responsibilities pf daily living including camp set up and take down,
wood gathering and fire building, cooking and meal clean up and
locating and purifying water. The final day is spent on closure and
on reviewing plan for aftercare treatment.
Safety_____________________________________________ _
The challenge by choice philosophy is a part of the program,
encouraging behaviors and choices which help participants
challenge themselves and maintain physical and emotional safety.
Whether at the ropes course, backpacking in a remote setting,
swimming or in a Talking Circle, individual and group safety is
continuously addressed. Dealing with physical and natural
obstacles is done with careful instruction of program staff. Because
we are sometimes in a remote setting it may take up to two days to
access 911 services. Every trek will be staffed by at least one person
who is a certified Wilderness First Responder.
(The Siletz Tribal Alcohol and D rug Wilderness program operates under a special use
p é rm itio ith the Bureau o f Land M anagem ent, M edford D istrict Office.)
Springfield’s
new employee
on the block
PILAR SCHIAVO
Transition Coordinator
Springfield Area Office
My name is Pilar Schiavo. I am the
new Transition Coordinator for
Tribal Head Start.
I will be
working with Tribal Head Start
children, their families, teachers
and community members to help
support these children's educa
tional transitions.
What is Transition?
Transition is generally the time
when a child is moving from home
to our Tribal Head Start Program,
or moving from Head Start to
Kindergarten.
How Does Transition Affect
Children?
In transition, children are often
very nervous about leaving a place
they feel safe and comfortable (ex:
home or Tribal Head Start) for an
unknown place (a new school).
Some common fears are: not
knowing
the
new
teacher,
wondering if it will be easy to
make friends, and leaving their
parents for long periods of tim e.'
How Does Transition Affect
Parents?
Transition is a big change for
parents as well as their children.
Since parents are their children's
primary care provider and teacher,
they will have to learn a new
system, new teachers, and new
ways to b e involved with their
child's education, as well as
support their child emotionally in
these times of change.
How Do You Find Out More
and Share Your Thoughts?
You are always welcome to call
me or meet with me, I am in the
Springfield area office at (541)
746-9658. I will also be at the next
parent meetings which vary
depending on the location,
February 2nd, 3rd, and 9th. I am
looking forward to learning from
all in the community and those
involved in these children's lives
regarding their needs in these
times of transition.
I look forward to meeting you!