Native American Or Alaska Native Languages - Sand Point
Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have much very high rates of alcohol and drug abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other races, an an issue which has to be addressed for these cultures to survive. While the things which trigger substance abuse may vary from individual to individual, many of the causes for the significantly higher rates of substance abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives related to their culture. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents appear to have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the nation. The most obvious hurdles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for addiction are cultural challenges and their language. For this reason it is vital that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Sand Point, AK. receive substance abuse treatment in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that is culturally acceptable, but more importantly in one that considers the need to offer drug treatment in their native tongue.
- Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation can be found at:
6000 Kanakanak Road
Dillingham, AK. 99576
907-842-5201
Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Native American Or Alaska Native Languages
Payment Categories: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance - McCann Treatment Center
McCann Treatment Center can be found at:
5016 Noel Polty Boulevard
Bethel, AK. 99559
907-543-6800
Treatment Services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Native American Or Alaska Native Languages
Payment Categories: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance - Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation can be found at:
829 Eddie Hoffman Highway
Bethel, AK. 99559
907-543-6100
Treatment Services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Native American Or Alaska Native Languages
Payment Categories: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details) - Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Kenaitze Indian Tribe can be found at:
508 Upland Street
Kenai, AK. 99611
907-335-7500
Treatment Services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Native American Or Alaska Native Languages
Payment Categories: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)