- Changing Spirits
is a social model; community based 180-day
Residential Recovery Program targeting
American Indian men who suffer from alcohol
and/or drug addiction. Changing Spirits
is a non-profit program that does not
discriminate and does not deny services
based on race, ethnic background, religion,
sexual orientation, national origin, or
the ability to pay. A residency of 180
days is expected to fully benefit from
services provided by Changing Spirits.
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- Individuals
with convictions or pending sentencing
for domestic violence/violent crimes will
be referred to an appropriate agency.
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- A
minimum of 48 hours without using alcohol
or other drugs is required before entering
the program. Persons wishing to become
participants are requested to bring TB
test results not older than six months.
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- The
program is a 24-hour in house structured
program. The program provides residential
recovery services in an alcohol and drug-free
facility. Physical exercise is an everyday
program activity and residents who are
physically able are required to participate.
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- Residents
of the Changing Spirits Alcohol and Drug
Residential Recovery Program participate
in a wide array of services designed to
support recovery. These services include
Alcohol and Drug Education, One on One
Counseling, Relapse Prevention Groups,
12 Step Groups, Resident Council, Recreation
and Social Activities, Anger Management,
Talking Circle, and Cultural Activities.
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- Resident
rooms are shared with other residents
and each is provided with a bed and a
small storage space for clothing and personal
items. Do not bring excess items.
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- The
facility lounge provides a communal leisure
space for the residents and also serves
as the program education and group room.
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- Residents
are assigned a case manager upon completion
of all intake forms. Program staff orientates
residents to the program services, orientation
to the facility structure, and introductions
to staff and fellow Residents.
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- Changing
Spirits is a dynamic culturally relevant
alcohol and/drug program that participates
in outside cultural and community events.
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- Valid
Picture Identification (Drivers license,
State Issued Identification Card, Pictured
Tribal Identification), and a Social Security
Card.
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