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The Spokane Tribe of Indians vision is to achieve true sovereignty by attaining self-sufficiency. We will preserve and enhance our traditional values by living and teaching the inherent principles of respect, honor and integrity as embodied in our language and life-ways. We will develop strong leadership through education, accountability, experience and positive reinforcement.
12th Annual Adopt-A-Family
/in Daily News, Events, Health and Wellness News, HHSThe Spokane tribe of Indians Christmas Adopt-A-Family program matches low-income families with anonymous sponsors to provide gifts for their children at Christmas time. Without the benefit of an adoption, these families could be facing a very grim Holiday.
If you’re interested in being a Sponsor, or you want to apply please click here!
You may also contact:
PREVENTION SPECIALIST:
Cameron Wynne, or Noah Marsh
cameron.wynne@spokanetribe.com
noah.marsh@spokanetribe.com
Phone: 509-606-2018
Local Resources for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
/in Daily News, Health and Wellness News, HHSThe Spokane Tribe Behavioral Health Program has a variety of resources and services to assist in managing, improving, and strengthening your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Our program is invested in finding you help if our program does not meet your needs. Please take a minute to look over our resource list.
Resource List
Health and Human Services Program Updates!
/in Daily News, Health and Wellness News, HHSHealth and Human Services Program’s are posting program updates. Please take time to look at HHS Program web pages to learn about all the events, activities and services that are being offered.
Click here!
HHS December 2022 Monthly Update
Native and Strong Lifeline Now Open: Call 988 and Press 4
/in Daily News, Health and Wellness News, HHSNew crisis line is a first of its kind—created by and for Native people
Earlier this month, the Department of Health (DOH) announced the nation’s first Native and Strong Lifeline, which launches as part of the state’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Native and Strong Lifeline is dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native people.
Why create the Native and Strong Lifeline?
In 2020, non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native people in Washington had a 34 percent higher suicide rate than the rest of the population. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated the barriers to care that Native communities face. As a result, during the pandemic, American Indians experienced higher suicide and overdose attempt rates—at least two times higher than that of non-Natives.
How to contact
To reach the Native and Strong Lifeline, call “988” and press 4.
Calls are answered by Native crisis counselors who are Tribal members and descendants closely tied to their communities. They are fully trained in crisis intervention and support, with special emphasis on cultural and traditional practices related to healing. The Native and Strong Lifeline offers a new way of healing that centers the lived experiences, traditions, and wisdom of Native people.
The Native and Strong Lifeline is confidential, free, and available 24/7.
When to contact
Contact the Native and Strong Lifeline if you or a loved one is experiencing:
“I chose to work for Native and Strong because suicide rates in Indian country are incredibly high and I want to remind my people that resilience is instilled into them. We, as the clinicians, get to be the voice many of us needed to hear. If I can save a life with a conversation, then I am happy to talk to as many people as I can.” – Heaven Arbuckle, Tulalip
Boys and Girls Club Weight Room Closure
/in Boys and Girls Club, Health and Wellness News, Rawhide PressThe weight room located inside the Boys & Girls Club will be closed all hours until further notice, effective immediately.
Locks are changed as of today. Only HHS has keys as of today. We will be getting keys to PSB and maintenance for emergencies ASAP.
Should you have questions regarding this closure please contact Micaela Carroll Community Project Manager at m.carroll@spokanetribe.com 509-258-7502 ex 45.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Free Diabetic Support Services
/in Health and Wellness News, Rawhide PressFree Support Services
If you are on the active diabetes registry at our Wellpinit IHS Clinic
Services available to you:
If other items are needed to help support your self-management with your diabetes, please let us know. We will try our best to accommodate you or refer you to another program. Do not forget to check in with us! We sometimes have new support items for you!