Transcript How Cedar Bough Came To Be - Northwest Portland Area Indian

CEDAR BOUGH
OREGON’S LANDMARK MENTAL HEALTH
PROGRAM FOR NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
April 23, 2014
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Presentation Overview
• Youth Villages and
Cedar Bough mission
• How Cedar Bough
came to be
• Who We Serve
• Program Components
• Enrollment Process
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Youth Villages Mission
Youth Villages helps children and families live
successfully
Healing through culture and tradition
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How Cedar Bough Came To Be
• Growing number of mental and
behavioral health challenges
within tribal communities
• State of Oregon recognized the
disconnect between tribal
communities and available
mental health services for
seriously troubled youth
• Youth Villages (then
ChristieCare) partnered with
tribes and other community
members to create Cedar
Bough
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Who We Serve
• Youth ages 11-17 with serious
emotional and behavioral
disorders
• Program is designed for tribal
youth and other youth who
can benefit from a cultural
focus
• Tribes Represented:
Oregon’s Nine Tribes,
Muckleshoot, Navajo, Alaska
Native Tribes, Shoshone and
more than 15 other tribes
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Who We Serve
Common referral issues
• Suicidal ideation or attempts
• Chronic post-traumatic stress disorder
• Anxiety and depression
• History of suicidal threats and/or attempts
• Substance use/abuse
• Developmental disorders (including fetal alcohol syndrome)
• Aggressive and destructive behavior
Among American Indians/Alaskan Natives ages 15 to 34, suicide is the
second leading cause of death.
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The Program Components
• Cultural and traditional best practices: sweat lodge,
talking circles, elder visits, drumming, beading,
community gatherings, cultural arts & crafts, seasonal
gatherings
• Cultural outings: powwows, NAYA Family Center
events, tribal community events
• Mental Health Assessment and treatment including
• Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Equine-assisted psychotherapy
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The Program Components
• Educational supports: assessment, individual educations
plans, balanced school year incorporating Native American
history, literature, and tradition (Clackamas Educational
Service District)
• Alcohol and Drug Assessment, Education, &
Treatment offered through Native American Rehabilitation
Association of the Northwest, INC.
• Culturally guided by Native American Advisory Council
spearheaded by Dr. John Spence
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Enrollment Process
Steps to Enroll:
• Is the youth dangerous to himself/herself or others due to
mental health symptoms
• Are they unable to safely conduct themselves in the
community?
• Does he/she need 24-hour supervision? If so, proceed to
evaluation.
• Psychiatric assessment by mental health specialist is the
next step.
• If unsure, contact our Placement Manager: 503-675-2246
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Funding Options
The Cedar Bough Program has been funded through:
• Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan
• Contract with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
• Single Case Agreements with Tribes and other entities
• Indian Health Service
Call our Placement Manager who can help
identify options - 503-675-2246
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Thank You!
Adam Becenti
Cultural Coordinator/Tribal Liaison
[email protected]
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