Mansfield, Arkansas - Native American Or Alaska Native Language Services
Native Americans and Alaska Natives have much very high rates of substance abuse and drug addiction than other races, an an issue which must be addressed for these people to endure. While the reasons may vary from individual to individual, many of the factors for the high rates of drug abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents appear to have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the U.S.. The most evident barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural ones and language. This is why it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Mansfield obtain treatment services in a drug and alcohol treatment facility that is understanding of their culture, and more importantly in one that considers the need to offer alcohol and drug rehabilitation in their native tongue.
- Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center can be found at:
105 Wall Street
Poteau, OK. 74953
918-635-3580
Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, CoOccurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Seniors Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services, Native American Or Alaska Native Language Services, Other Language Programs
Payment Categories: Self Pay Out of Pocket, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance