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Substance Abuse Treatment Centers across the country have taken steps to become a Wellbriety Certified Treatment Center. They have met specific criteria by utilizing principles, methods and resources from the Wellbriety approach within their programs. White Bison receives inquiries on a weekly basis for referrals to residential treatment services. We refer individuals and families to our Wellbriety Certified Treatment Centers to assist Native Americans/Alaska Natives in finding treatment by using culturally-based approaches. Each year White Bison reassesses Wellbriety Certified Treatment Centers to ensure all requirements are continuously being met.

By sending clients to Wellbriety Certified Treatment Centers it means that these centers are guaranteed to:

Include culturally-based Wellbriety curriculum, including:
1. The Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps course, materials and related counseling
2. Mending Broken Hearts course, materials and related counseling
3. Warrior Down/Recovery Coach course, materials and related counseling
4. 'The Red Road to Wellbriety: In the Native American Way’ and the supplementary workbook.
Employ at least one individual of Native American ancestry;
Provide individual counseling for clients;
Provide access to a Native American Elder, who conducts ceremonies and provides teachings;
Incorporate traditional Native American healing practices (smudging, pipe ceremony, sweat lodge, etc.);
Establish aftercare plans by providing community referrals for continuous self-care; and,
Ensure all counselors are trained in and incorporate culturally-based curriculum, including
1. Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps Programs
2. Mending Broken Hearts
3. Warrior Down/Recovery Coach course
4. 'The Red Road to Wellbriety: In the Native American Way’ study groups/circles.

2018 Wellbriety Certified Treatment Centers

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies offers services specifically designed for Native Americans through their Native American Cultural Enhancement Program (NACEP). The NACEP is intended to teach those struggling with alcohol, drugs or gambling addiction(s) to integrate the teachings from NACEP to get clean and sober. This Wellbriety Certified Treatment Center is located in Sheridan, Wyoming. To learn more about the NACEP program at Volunteers of American Northern Rockies, please click on their logo.

The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) provides education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to Native Americans. NARA is a Native American owned and operated agency located in Portland, Oregon. All services are guided by their Cultural Director who trains and consults with staff on cultural competence and provides cultural programming or clients. To learn more about NARA, please click on their logo.

The Northern Cheyenne Recovery Center specializes in the treatment of substance, drug and alcohol abuse for Native Americans. This center Incorporates cultural treatment components in their outpatient, inpatient and continuing care programs. This Wellbriety Certified Treatment Center is located in Lame Deer, Montana. To learn more about the Northern Cheyenne Recovery Center, please click on their logo.

New Directions for Women offers personalized and trauma-specific support for Native American women with substance use disorders. The staff at New Directions for Women have received training in the various philosophes of Native American societies and ensure that their knowledge is updated regularly. Women of all ages, pregnant women in any trimester, and women with their dependent children can receive services at New Directions for Women. This facility was founded as a non-profit organization in 1977 and is located in Costa Mesa, California. To learn more about New Directions for Women, please click on their logo.

New Method Wellness is a licensed and accredited residential dual diagnosis addiction treatment center with on-site drug and alcohol detox facilities, specializing in treating substance abuse addiction and underlying mental health issues. Every client is paired with two therapists from our multidisciplinary team of licensed clinicians and addiction professionals, which ensures the individualized high-quality care that our clients deserve.

For more information please read our Requirements for Certification or contact info@WhiteBison.org

If your facility is interested in becoming a Wellbriety Certified Treatment Center, please contact info@WhiteBison.org.