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NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE Mental Health Services & Life Alert Who’s eligible? Mental Health Services What services are available? • Counseling Services – individ- ual or family • Psychiatry Services • Psychology Services Up to 8-visits annually (more if medically necessary) • Siletz Tribal members eligible for Purchased/Referred Care (PRC), formerly Contract Health Services (CHS) How do I get benefits? • Call PRC at 800-628-5720 or 541-444-9648 to speak with Rhonda Attridge, PRC Tech I. General Welfare Exclusion Housing Rehabilitation Program Formerly Over-Income Rehabilitation Grant The Over Income Rehabilitation Construction program funds over-income families with a $10,000 grant for construction rehabilitation on the primary residence they own. The over income grant is for eligible applicants and is limited to one grant per person/address/household. If you have already received a General Welfare Exclusion Housing Rehabilitation Grant, you are not eligible to apply. If you have received services for the following programs, you are not eligible to apply for the General Welfare Exclusion Housing Rehabilitation Grant for five years – Down Payment Assistance, NAHASDA Rehabilitation Program, NAHASDA Elders Replacement Program, NAHASDA Rehabilitation Program for Elder Tribal Members, NAHASDA Rehabilitation Program for Disabled Tribal Members, Homeownership Program/Mutual Help and BIA Self-Governance. Rehabilitation refers to repairs or renovations to the home, but does not include appliances, saunas, hot tubs, swimming pools, driveways, fences, etc. Over-Income refers to Tribal members whose income exceeds the income limits set by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA). These are listed below. 1 $40,264 2 3 Base 4 5 6 7 8 $46,016 $51,768 $57,520 $62,122 $66,723 $71,325 $75,926 Applications, including proof of current annual income, enrollment and proof of homeownership with the Tribal member’s name on it, must be submitted to the Housing office by Wednesday; July 31, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. Applications received after that date and time will not be accepted by the Siletz Tribal Housing Department. Qualified applicants will be placed in the lottery drawing, which will be held dur- ing August on a date approved by the Tribal Council. If you would like an application or have any questions, call Jeanette Aradoz at 800-922-1399, ext. 1316, or 541-444-8316. Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s Transitional Siletz: 800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286 Eugene: 541-484-4234 • Prior to making an appointment with a provider – confirm the provider will accept PRC as payment. • Benefits are limited, first-come, first-served. • Enrolled Tribal member eligible for PRC • Work with CHA to determine need and apply for local services Steps to get Life Alert: • Contact your local CHA – • The CHA will determine if you meet the criteria for Life Alert (examples: live alone, health condition, etc.) • The CHA will assist you in applying for Life Alert at no cost through community options. If you do not qualify for Life Alert at no cost, the Siletz Community Health Clinic will cover the cost. What you need to know: • After calling PRC for benefits, the patient will receive a letter with program details. The letter also provides information that the patient can give to their provider for payment processing information. • You will not be required to use other resources first. This will allow you to go to a provider who does not accept Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid or your private insurance. You can reach the community health advocates at: Life Alert Please contact your local commu- nity health advocate (CHA) if you think you or another Tribal elder could benefit from Life Alert. • Eligibility Criteria: • Siletz – Amy Garrett or Hannah Glaser at 541-444-1030 • Salem – Cecilia Tolentino at 503-390-9494 • Eugene – Adrienne Crooks at 541-484-4234 • Portland – Verdene McGuire at 503-238-1512 CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS ANNUAL NESIKA ILLAHEE POWWOW August 9 th – 11 th , 2019 Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow -Wow Grounds Government Hill, Siletz, OR Thursday, Aug 8th Royalty Pageant – 6 PM Friday, Aug 9th CEDARR Memorial / Giveaways Noon to 5 PM Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore 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. Presentation of Crowns 6 PM Grand Entry – 7 PM Saturday, Aug 10th Parade – 10 AM Dance competition Categories Points Awarded for Parade participation Golden Age / Adult | $600, 500, 400, 300, 200 Teen | $300, $250, $200, $150, $100 Grand Entry – 1 PM & 7 PM Youth | $150, $100, $75, $50, $25 (Teen & Youth Preliminaries Occur Friday Night) Sunday, Aug 11t h Grand Entry – 12 PM Specials Salem: 503-390-9494 Portland: 503-238-1512 • Team Dance Salmon Dinner • Women’s Basket Cap Special (Open) Following Grand Entry • Round Bustle (Open) All Dancers & Drummers Welcome (Drummers, please bring your own chairs) Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 June 5 • Noon For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz Alcohol & Drug-Free Event | All are welcome to Attend! Vendor registration is required. Camping fee $25; $5 pet fee / per pet (camping area) Camp Grounds open Thursday at 7 AM For more information call: 800-922-1399 Buddy Lane Ext. 1230 Sponored by Chinook Winds Casino Resort & Pepsi Bottling Co. June 2019 • Siletz News • 9
