Programs and Descriptions

• Phase I: Residential Treatment for Adults
• Phase I: Residential Treatment for Women
  with their Children
  
  
• Phase II: Aftercare Treatment
  
  Other Programs Offered:
  
• Criminal Justice Program
• Job Readiness Support Program
• Prevention Services for Women
• Prevention Services for Youth
• Santa Clara Intake/Outreach
• Community Organizing

PHASE I

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
FOR MEN AND WOMEN (90 days)
The Friendship House residential treatment program is a 30-bed facility for adult men and women. Individual and group counseling, alcohol and drug education, 12-step programs, and American Indian traditions are integrated into treatment. The individual in recovery confronts mental, emotional, and spiritual issues, and learns about the environmental factors that contribute to addictions. Residents develop new skills to replace self-destructive behaviors with a substance-free lifestyle.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR WOMEN
WITH THEIR CHILDREN (90 days to 1 year)
Friendship House American Indian Lodge is a residential program for women with their children birth to 5 years old. The Lodge provides a healthy and secure environment for the children of residents. Primary care of children is the responsibility of their mothers, which serves to establish family bonding and positive parental connection for both mother and child. On-site child supervision is provided during the women's treatment hours. We understand that alcoholism and drug abuse creates dysfunction in families and our primary goal is to provide women with their children the counseling, education and support necessary for healing and recovery.

PHASE II

AFTERCARE (90 days)
The Aftercare program is designed for clients who have successfully completed our residential treatment component. Phase II provides outpatient individual and group counseling, case management, and a clean and sober support network. Referral for housing, secondary programs, and job readiness training are provided for re-entry into the community.

OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
The Criminal Justice Program focuses on outreach, case management, and risk reduction services within the criminal justice system. Special care is given to clients transitioning from the criminal justice system into treatment and back into the community. Referrals are available to participants in Friendship House programs for HIV testing, nurse case management, and medical services at the Native American Health Center.

JOB READINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Friendship House Job Readiness Support Program (JRSP) was created to assist the Friendship House Transitional, Aftercare, and Alumni clients in their efforts to re-enter the community with job-related skills. Services include:

• Job Training
• Educational Placement
• Resume Development
• Computer Training
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PREVENTION SERVICES FOR WOMEN
The Friendship House Women's Health Demonstration Project (WHDP) integrates services for women using a culturally relevant, holistic model linking prevention and recovery. The WHDP is designed to help women develop a positive cultural identity and to strengthen behaviors that support a healthy lifestyle. Services include:

• Domestic Violence Prevention
• Relapse Prevention
• Parenting Skills Training
• Wellness Education Seminars
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PREVENTION SERVICES FOR YOUTH
The Friendship House Youth Program develops and implements culturally relevant strategies that promote healthy living for American Indian youth. The program objective is to reduce the demand for alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs by offering youth a variety of alternative constructive activities. These activities promote leadership, communication, self-empowerment skills as well as personal social accountability:

• Alcohol and Drug Education
• Wellness Education
• Violence Prevention
• Life Skills Training
• Tutoring
• Dance and Drumming Classes
• Recreational Outings
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SANTA CLARA INTAKE/OUTREACH
Our Intake/Outreach office at the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley provides outreach and assists clients in transitioning to our residential treatment programs. Pre-treatment case management, in-custody consultation, and referrals are provided to American Indians with addiction problems.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
The Friendship House Community Organizing Program sponsors events and visioning meetings to address community needs and to promote healing among American Indians in the Bay Area. Annual community events include:

• Families In Recovery
  
• Thanksgiving Celebration
• Christmas Celebration
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