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American Indian and Alaska Native adolescents who battled substance abuse are now getting the aftercare they need.

When young people successfully complete an Indian Health Service (IHS) Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC) program, they often leave the structured environment to return to a community and family that cannot provide them with the necessary aftercare. The IHS has launched the YRTC Aftercare Pilot Project to fill that gap.

The 12 federal and tribal YRTCs provide a range of clinical services “rooted in culturally relevant, holistic models of care” to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents who abuse alcohol or drugs. But without aftercare and case management, the young people are at risk for falling back into old ways.

The YRTC project will identify transitional services that can be culturally adapted to meet the needs of AI/AN youth to support resiliency and coping skills and provide support systems. The project developers aim to establish community-based approaches to reduce relapse and encourage reintegration.

The IHS has awarded $1.62 million for YRTC Aftercare Pilot Projects to Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations in Spokane Valley, Washington, and Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. The awards are for 3 years. Both sites will develop innovative, collaborative strategies to improve the health of Native youth as they transition back to their communities.

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American Indian and Alaska Native adolescents who battled substance abuse are now getting the aftercare they need.
American Indian and Alaska Native adolescents who battled substance abuse are now getting the aftercare they need.

When young people successfully complete an Indian Health Service (IHS) Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC) program, they often leave the structured environment to return to a community and family that cannot provide them with the necessary aftercare. The IHS has launched the YRTC Aftercare Pilot Project to fill that gap.

The 12 federal and tribal YRTCs provide a range of clinical services “rooted in culturally relevant, holistic models of care” to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents who abuse alcohol or drugs. But without aftercare and case management, the young people are at risk for falling back into old ways.

The YRTC project will identify transitional services that can be culturally adapted to meet the needs of AI/AN youth to support resiliency and coping skills and provide support systems. The project developers aim to establish community-based approaches to reduce relapse and encourage reintegration.

The IHS has awarded $1.62 million for YRTC Aftercare Pilot Projects to Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations in Spokane Valley, Washington, and Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. The awards are for 3 years. Both sites will develop innovative, collaborative strategies to improve the health of Native youth as they transition back to their communities.

When young people successfully complete an Indian Health Service (IHS) Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC) program, they often leave the structured environment to return to a community and family that cannot provide them with the necessary aftercare. The IHS has launched the YRTC Aftercare Pilot Project to fill that gap.

The 12 federal and tribal YRTCs provide a range of clinical services “rooted in culturally relevant, holistic models of care” to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents who abuse alcohol or drugs. But without aftercare and case management, the young people are at risk for falling back into old ways.

The YRTC project will identify transitional services that can be culturally adapted to meet the needs of AI/AN youth to support resiliency and coping skills and provide support systems. The project developers aim to establish community-based approaches to reduce relapse and encourage reintegration.

The IHS has awarded $1.62 million for YRTC Aftercare Pilot Projects to Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations in Spokane Valley, Washington, and Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. The awards are for 3 years. Both sites will develop innovative, collaborative strategies to improve the health of Native youth as they transition back to their communities.

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