Authors: Nebelkopf E, King J

Publication Year: 2003

Last Updated: 2015-12-28 12:46:53

Journal: Journal of Psychoactive Drugs

Keywords: Community Mobilization, HIV, AIDS, Mental Health, Native Americans, American Indians, Urban Indians, Strategic Planning, Substance Abuse, systems of care, needs assessment

Abstract:

The Native American Health Center has implemented a holistic system of care in the San Francisco Bay Area as a result of a multiyear strategic planning process that included a needs assessment based on the community-readiness model. The strategic plan links substance abuse, mental health, HIV/AIDS, and social services in a holistic approach congruent with Native American values and traditions. The plan also links prevention with treatment in a continuum of care. Based on a collaboration of Native American nonprofit community-based organizations and public agencies, the plan has resulted in bringing significant resources to the community.

Source: Link to Original Article.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12733757/