TLC Attitudes of Gratitude: Transitional living available to those in need
By Lynn Whitlow
We are very grateful to have transi
tional living for Siletz Tribal members
and others who have demonstrated they
are serious in their recovery by complet
ing alcohol and drug inpatient treatment.
Completing an inpatient program is just
another beginning - an opportunity to
strengthen self and practice skills learned
in treatment.
So many folks who complete treat
ment have no safe, clean environment
to go to. If they return to the location
they were at before treatment, chance
of relapse is extremely high. Even those
in recovery for several years can self
sabotage themselves if given the right set
of circumstances.
If you or a loved one are thinking
about seeking inpatient treatment, keep
in mind that upon successful completion,
there is a safe place for you to be.
Call 541 -444-8238,541 -444-8286 or
800-600-5599; talk to me or Janet.
Go pick a big fat pumpkin and make
a fearsome face, rake a pile of leaves but
don’t dive into it (personal experience -
whump! hard landing). Drink a quart of
apple cider and if you get the opportunity,
attend a cider pressing. Nothing like
immediately fresh juice!
Above all, be grateful for life.
Clinic changes telephone options
CEDARR
In an effort to improve service at the Siletz Community Health Clinic,
you now will have direct access to clinic departments when calling the local
(541-444-1030) or long distance phone number (800-648-0449):
Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore
To schedule or confirm a dental appointment, press 1.
To schedule or confirm an optometry appointment, press 2.
To schedule or confirm a medical appointment, press 3.
Mission Statement: We will utilize resources to prevent the use of alcohol
and other drugs, delinquency and violence; we will seek to reduce the barriers
to treatment and support those who choose abstinance.
Oct. 5 • 5:30 p.m.
Siletz Community Health Clinic
Behavioral Health Conf. Room
200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz
Pharmacy refill line, press 4
Speak with pharmacy staff, press 5
Topics to be discussed: Networking for a healthier community
Speak with Contract Health Services, press 6
Speak with Behavioral Health, press 7
For a listing of our address, phone and fax numbers, press 8.
To listen to these options again, press 9.
For all other options, dial 0 for the receptionist.
Siletz Tribal Behavioral
Health Programs
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment
and Women’s Transitional
To use mail order pharmacy to order your refills after hours and on
weekends: Please call the Siletz Clinic 7-10 days before you need your refills.
This allows us time to contact your provider, if necessary, and for mailing.
Call 800-648-0449; enter 1624 as soon as the clinic’s message begins - you’ll
be transferred to the refill line.
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Siletz: 800-600-5599 or
541-444-8286
Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free
Eugene: 541-484-4234
Help Line - 877-233-4287
Salem: 503-390-9494
For information on Alcoholics
Or, call the refill line direct - 541-444-9624.
Anonymous: aa-oregon.org
Portland: 503-238-1512
Siletz Diabetes Talking Circle 2011-2012
Third Thursday of every month, 12:00-1:30
At Tillicum Fitness Center, 1016 West Buford, Siletz
Please come if you have diabetes or want to help control or prevent diabetes in
your family I Free lunch is followed by roundtable and special speakers:
• September 15, 2011—Gene Moe, PT, Physical Therapist
Incorporating Exercise in Your Daily Activities
• October 20—George Nagel, LCSW, Mental Health Specialist
Mental Health and Diabetes
• November 17—Lisa Taylor, FNP, Medical Officer
What to Expect from Your Diabetes Care
• December 15—Megan Saxton, DMD
Dental Health and the Systemic Relationship
• January 19, 2012—Warren Sparks, MD
Vasculopathy
• February 16—Lindy Taylor, MD, Community Health Director
Foot Care and Skin Care
• March 15—Sky Schroeder, Optometrist
Diabetic Retinopathy
Celebrate Take It Outside Week with these fun ideas:
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Go on a nature hike
Build forts & dens
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Rake piles of leaves & jump Into them
Go pumpkin or apple picking
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Fly a kite
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Go on a color orange hike
Collect leaves & make leaf rubbings
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Visit a farmers market
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Go on an acorn hunt
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Make a fall obstacle course
Plant a class or family tree
Take it Outside
Week
October 16 -22, 2011
Fall Is the perfect time of year to
head out and enjoy the great
outdoors! But did you know that
children who play outdoors regularly
are healthier, happier and smarter!
They also sleep better, play more
creatively and have a greater respect
for themselves and others.
With benefits like that, what are you
waiting for? Join us - let’s Take It
Out side I
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