Youth Program offered at Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest at NARA NW Child and Family Services Gresham
NARA NW Youth Program services include life skills training, Project Venture, methamphetamine and suicide prevention, and cultural groups and activities. Referrals to other NARA services are available through the program, such as substance abuse assessment, mental health counseling, outpatient substance abuse counseling, family counseling, and wraparound care for Native youth ages 13-24 who have multiple needs. NARA NW's Youth Program is prevention-oriented and family-focused. The aim is to help Native youth develop a positive identity by teaching them about Native American and Alaska Native culture and values.
Location
620 Northeast 2nd Street, Gresham, OR 97030
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
Application process
Call for information. All calls are returned within one business day and a confidential intake appointment is offered within 48 hours of the referral contact. The intake and assessment process is individualized and includes all interested family members whenever possible. A counselor will meet with the youth and family members for part of the process and then meet individually with the youth to determine the best course of treatment to meet the child’s needs. Initial treatment recommendations are made at the end of the assessment process and a counselor will be assigned to continue the treatment.
Eligibility
Native youth ages 13-24. For children under age 13 or over age 24, referrals to age-appropriate treatment options are available.
Fee
None
Agency info
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest
Provides culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment to anyone in need, with a focus on serving Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. Native American culture and spirituality informs treatment model, that is based on the Medicine Wheel, integrating health (wellness), mental health, sobriety, and culture.