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NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE Mental Health Services & Life Alert Mental Health Services Who’s eligible? • Siletz Tribal members eligible for Purchased/Referred Care (PRC), formerly Contract Health Services (CHS) What services are available? • Counseling Services – individ- ual or family • Psychiatry Services • Psychology Services Up to 8-visits annually (more if medically necessary) How do I get benefits? • Call PRC at 800-628-5720 or 541-444-9648 to speak with Rhonda Attridge, PRC Tech I. 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 CEDARR 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. Salem: 503-390-9494 • 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 Portland: 503-238-1512 CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 July 3 • Noon For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz ANNUAL NESIKA ILLAHEE POWWOW August 9 th – 11 th , 2019 Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow -Wow Grounds Government Hill, Siletz, OR Siletz Swims Thursday, Aug 8th Royalty Pageant – 6 PM The Siletz Community Health Department invites you to join us at the Greater Toledo Pool; to take advantage of the health benefits of swimming. We have reserved the Greater Toledo Pool for the exclusive use of adult Siletz Tribal members. Our reserved time is from noon to 1 p.m. every other Tuesday. Reserved dates are: Tuesday, July 16 Tuesday, Aug. 6 Friday, Aug 9th Memorial / Giveaways Tuesday July 30 Tuesday, Aug. 20 Noon to 5 PM Presentation of Crowns 6 PM Grand Entry – 7 PM You must be age 18 or older. Saturday, Aug 10th Parade – 10 AM Dance competition Health Benefits of Swimming 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 • 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) 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. July 2019 • Siletz News • 13
