Native American or Alaska Native LanguagesNative Americans and Alaska Natives have much higher rates of substance abuse and addiction than other ethnicities, a circumstance which must be addressed for these cultures to survive. In fact, Native American and Alaska youth have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the country. While the reasons may vary from person to person, most of the reasons for the high rates of addiction among Native American and Alaska natives are cultural ones. The biggest barrier to treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives for substance abuse and addiction are language and culture differences. This is why it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives receive substance abuse treatment in a drug rehab program that is culturally acceptable, but most importantly in one that can provide treatment and therapy in the Native American or Alaska Native languages.
Native American Or Alaska Native Language Services category listings in Claypool, Arizona:
- Tohono Oodham Dept of Human Services
Tohono Oodham Dept of Human Services is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:
Business Loop Highway 86
Sells, AZ. 85634
520-383-6165 x6140
Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Outpatient Treatment, Adolescents (18 and under), Women Only, Men Only, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Native American Or Alaska Native Language Services
Payment Options: Medicaid Coverage, Payment Assistance (based on Facility)
- Native Americans for Community Action
Native Americans for Community Action is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:
1500 East Cedar Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ. 86004
928-773-1245 x260
Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Native American Or Alaska Native Language Services
Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance