NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE
Mental Health Services & Life Alert
Mental Health Services
What services are available?
• Counseling Services – individual or
family
• Psychiatry Services
• Psychology Services
Up to 8-visits annually (more if medi-
cally necessary)
Who’s eligible?
• Siletz Tribal members eligible for
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC),
formerly Contract Health Services
(CHS)
• Benefits are limited, first-come, first-
served.
What you need to know:
• After calling PRC for benefits, the
patient will receive a letter with pro-
gram details. The letter also provides
information that the patient can give
to their provider for payment process-
ing 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.
Life Alert
How do I get benefits?
• Call PRC at 800-628-5720 or 541-
444-9648 to speak with Rhonda
Attridge, PRC Tech I.
• Prior to making an appointment with
a provider – confirm the provider will
accept PRC as payment.
Please contact your local community
health advocate (CHA) if you think
you or another Tribal elder could
benefit from Life Alert.
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Enrolled Tribal member eligible
for PRC
Mail order pharmacy and refills
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.
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Call 800-648-0449; enter 1624 as soon as the clinic’s message begins – you’ll
be transferred to the refill line.
Or call the refill line direct – 541-444-9624.
• Work with CHA to determine need
and apply for local services
Community Health Clinic will cover
the cost.
You can reach the community health
advocates at:
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 com-
munity options. If you do not qualify
for Life Alert at no cost, the Siletz
• 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
2020 Tribal Council Application
Application for names to be placed on the 2020 ballot for candidates in
the Siletz Tribal Council election
Name: ________________________________________ Roll # _______________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: ______________ ZIP: ___________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________
I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians of Oregon and 18 years of age or older. This application must be
filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2019. I also understand that
if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application for Siletz Tribal Council, I
must withdraw in writing by 4 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2019. Otherwise, my name will
appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet and on the ballot.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
N O R T H W E S T N AT I V E A M E R I C A N C E N T E R O F E X C E L L E N C E
Tribal Health Scholars
Clinical shadowing opportunity for high
school Juniors & Seniors!
Tribal Health Scholars is a 13 week paid clinical shadowing experience at your local clinic. As a Tribal Health
Scholar you will shadow 10 different health professionals to see firsthand what it is like to serve your community
as a health professional. The last 3 weeks of the program you have the opportunity to choose what field you want
more exposure too. We want to make sure you get plenty of time to see the career that inspires you the most.
Shadowing rotations include:
-Medicine
-Nursing
-Dentistry
-Pharmacy
-Optometry
-Laboratory
-Prevention
-Diabetes Clinic
-Reception
You will also have mentorship from the Health
Pathway Coach during weekly check-ins.
Mail your application to: CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
Voter’s Pamphlet and Statement
If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in the Voter’s
Pamphlet, please submit your statement and a recent 3x5 photograph of yourself
along with your application. Deadline for statements and photos is 4 p.m. on
Dec. 13, 2019.
Candidate statements must be no longer than 750 words and must not be
derogatory or contain personal attacks on any one individual. Statements and
photos will appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet. Photos will be included on the ballot.
Mail your statement and photo to CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
The candidate is responsible to ensure receipt of application and statement
by the deadline. Letters will be sent to all candidates after review and certification
by the Election Board.
Candidates can call 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256; or email
elections@ctsi.nsn.us to confirm receipt of application and candidate’s statement.
Election Deadlines
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
Requirements
-You must be a high school junior or senior to participate.
-Attendance is important and required every week for
the full length of the program.
-You will also be expected to meet with the Health
Pathway Coach weekly, they want to provide you with
an opportunity to ask questions you forgot to ask in
clinic or other college/career advice you may need.
For more information or to request an application, please contact Sarah
Rasmussen-Rehkopf 503-494-0977 or rasmusss@ ohsu.edu.
www.ohsu.edu/nativehealth
Dec. 13, 2019
Dec. 13, 2019
Deadline to file for candidacy
Deadline to submit a photo and/or candidate’s
statement for inclusion in the Tribal Voter’s
Pamphlet
4 p.m.
Dec. 20, 2019 Deadline to withdraw in writing from Tribal
election
4 p.m.
Dec. 20, 2019 Certified Candidate’s List posted
Days of
Dec. 30-31, 2019 Absentee ballots mailed out/Voter’s Pamphlet
Candidates Fair – Aces Bar & Grill, Lincoln City
9 a.m. – Noon
Jan. 11, 2020
4 p.m.
Jan. 24, 2020
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 1, 2020
In-person Voting – Tribal Election, Tribal
Community Center, Siletz
4 p.m.
Feb. 1, 2020
Deadline for returning absentee ballots
November 2019
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