S moke S ignals
JULY 15, 2017
Skookum Health Assistance Program
online portal
Did you know you can access your Skookum Health Assistance Program
information at www.shastatpa.com?
You can look for things like:
 Find a network health care provider
 Print a temporary ID card
 View your health care claims and deductible/out-of-pocket balances
 Contact customer service online
Just go to the website and register for a user name and password in a few
minutes and you will have access.
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Health & Wellness Center hours
The Health & Wellness Center is pleased to add additional access for
patients during holiday weeks on Thursday mornings.
The clinic will be scheduling patients at 8 a.m. every Thursday preceding
or following a holiday closure. Urgent care also will be available during
this time.
Example: Tribal offices are closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of
Independence Day. Thursday, July 6, the Health & Wellness Center will
be open at 8 a.m. for scheduled patients and urgent care. 
Volunteer Information
What is a volunteer?
A volunteer is someone who gives their self, time, or services to an
organization or cause to effect positive change usually within their community.
Why volunteer?
To become involved
To give back
To help effect positive change
To be active
To continue traditions
To share life experiences with others.
What are the benefits?
Being part of a group
Feeling of belonging
Feeling of contributing
Feeling of accomplishment
Social interaction
Feeling like you are connected to the community/Tribe
Knowing that you are making a difference
No matter which program you volunteer for, you can make a difference.
CASA Program:
As a CASA volunteer, you can help a child by advocating for that child’s best interest. Making sure that
child receives the services they need, be placed in the best placement available, and help advocate for
the best outcome of that child’s case. You become a voice for the child. As a CASA Advocate you will
also foster a positive connection between the child and the Tribe.
Tribal Member Review Board:
As a Tribal Member Review Board (TMRB) Member, you review cases of Tribal Children, in the
jurisdiction of the Tribal Court. When reviewing these cases you learn about the child(ren), family and
services needed for the family. You make findings and recommendations about the case to the Court
and to the ICW program.
Peacemaker Program:
As a Peacemaker, you facilitate the Peacemaking process. Sessions are held in a safe environment
where parties can openly and honestly discuss their dispute. Part of the Peacemaker process is “getting
to the heart of the dispute”. Examining the issues to discover the interest of all parties and guiding
them to a mutually agreeable resolution.
For more information, contact the Tribal Court Programs Specialist
Annie Schmidt (Annie.Schmidt@GrandRonde.org) or 503-879-4623
CTGR Community Health Invites You
Elder &
Families
Picnic
Saturday, July 29 at 5p.m. at the
day use area behind the clothes
closet.
R.S.V.P.! Food and seating is
limited. Call Kim Contreras at 503-
879-2078.
Come enjoy a BBQ, a campfire,
roasting s’mores, games, door prizes,
great food, good company and
storytelling!
“B Y O C” Bring Your Own Chair
(and blanket!).
Free shuttle pick up on campus from
the EAC parking lot.