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Show Itwtdiy, March 27, 1975 Th Ufa Metis -1- - Yakima Community Alcohol Program k Offers' Round Help The-Cloc- - TOPPENISH. Wash. (AIPA). The new Yakima Indian Nation Comprehensive Community Alcoholism Program a first tribal experiment, is made up of three essential parts: outreach f-a-kind counseling, a recovery center and rehabilitation employment enterprises. The comprehensive tribal alcoholism program was conceived in 1973 after a health study revealed that alcoholism and related problems were the number one killer of Indian people. The Health and Welfare Committee of the Yakima Tribal Council realized that the tribe was not and probably would not receiving receive - the effective benefits of these studies by experts" in the field of alcoholism and the whys and wherefores of the Indian alcoholic. Council members set out on the task of providing a means of aiding alcoholics in the tribe toward a successful recovery in the Indian way. First, the Yakima Indian Nation Alcoholism Recovery Center, located on - -- Members of the recently Ute Tribe Education Parent Advisory Committee have been of immense assistance during the recent unrest at the Intermountain School, according to Forrest Cuch, Education Coordinator. Members of the board are, front row, left to right, Mr. Cuch, Ethel Grant, Harvey Natchees, and Clarice Ignacio; standing, Colleen Redfoot, Roberta Taveapont, Marjorie Ridley, Cynthia Aldns, Gertrude Tahguv, Ina Lou Chapoose, Carleen Ignacio nd Marietta Reed. the outskirts of Toppenish inside reservation boundaries on tribal lands, will soon be in full operation. The Recovery Center is directed by Mrs. Augustine Howard, a registered nurse and an enrolled Yakima. Mrs. Howard states that alcoholism has been recognized by her in numbers of people in the course of her work on the staff of the Central Memorial Hospital in Toppenish. She believes the "drunken Indian" image carries a stigma for Indians which is not known or associated with She and her entire staff aim to emphasize and show compassion in their prolfk in alcoholism among Indians. Clients will be transported to the Recovery Center here by social workers, non-Indian- s, police, families and other referring agencies. Where no other transportation is available and the client wishes to be admitted immediately, a phone call will dispatch a staff member to deliver the client to the center. Center clients will be strongly advised to remain in the Recovery Center up to five days for full recovery, although some may have strong desires to return home. Licensed practical nurses are now available at the Center 24 hours a day in three shifts every day of the week. The licensed practical nurses were Each applicant was carefully screened so that only those who could provide leadership necessary to create a and loving, atmosphere would be accepted for employment. The nurses are in charge of their shifts supervising personnel responsible for direct care of the clients. Duties of the nurses include complete assessment of the incoming client, and the reporting of findings where necessary to a physician. Where the situation requires, medication and treatment are administered to the client as ordered by the physician. Attending male orderlies were also carefully picked to include those who were Indians and experienced in the field of alcoholism. Recovered alcoholic patients are the prime employees, and their position in the personnel makeup is considered invalpable. The concerned primarily with how the client will be handled, has undertaken the task of training inexperienced orderlies in medical procedures. Clients are not subjected to strict regulations. Counselors, nurses and orderlies determine the immediate needs of the individuals. The Recovery Center kitchen remains open and accessible 24 hours a day. The current "maximum security room, provided for in the original design of the facility, is being changed into a television viewing room. Counseling is available on a continous basis. But there is one strict and unbreakable rule: that all staff provide complete privacy for all clients, and that all information be treated as confidential. hand-chose- HESITANT, AT FIRST, then enthusiastically, the kids at the Whiterocks Headstart center took to the Round Dance recently. The occasion was a visit by Roy Bison, who delighted the kids with the fancy dance and explained his ceremonial dress to them. Equally popular were Singers Paul Wyasket and Hank LaRose. The program was part of an project to teach the Julius about Ute culture. Previously guests Twohy and Dorothy Arrowchis have kids. with work the and bead discussed Indian ways Sioux-Cheyenn- e, on-goi- Cook's Corner pre-schoole- . rs . Peanut Butter Chews Nurse-Directo- Children wUl love to make this nutritious, high protein treat 1 cup peanut butter ,1 cup dry milk 1 cup corn syrup or one of the following: jelly, molasses, or honey (these add more flavor) Mix the three ingredients in a bowl. More nonfat milk can be added to make a thicker .mixture which can be handled easily and shaped into squares or balls. Chopped nuts, coconut, raisins, or any combination of your favorite fruits or nuts can be added. Children can learn to mix this and it is much better for them as a snack than candy, which is damaging to their teeth. by Nellie Johnson n. r, In the event that other detoxification centers in the nearby area become filled to capacity, the Yakima Indian Nation Recovery Center is prepared to provide services to But the needs of the Indian people are given priority. The second component, outreach counseling, has been in operation on the reservation for several years in rented facilities. The specially trained counselors will now provide their expertise in the new Recovery Center, as well as continued outreach, and in the third component of the comprehensive pronon-Indian- s. gram, the rehabilitation employment enterprises. The Recovery Center, the alcoholism outreach counselors and the rehabilitation employment enterprises are all anticipating success in their work. The structure is of a positive nature, and the staff anticipates a "part-time- " recovery, if not a full recovery,. for those clients previously described as "revolving door alcoholics." Other tribes and agencies around the state are looking at the Yakima efforts as a possible model for operations statewide. The Comprehensive Community Alcoholism Program has received encouragement and some technical assistance from the American Indian Commission on Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse, in Arvada, Col. And the staff is much interested in participating in organizations and workshops combatting Indian alcoholism. The staff is involved in widespread efforts to expand its programs and purposes. The goal of these comprehensive programs is to have the staff and facilities of the over-al- l program available at any time to assist the alcoholic and his or her a family to seek and to find help-a- nd cure-f- or this illness. Hello Someone, Look (This poem was written by a Northern Cheyenne girl who committed suicide the night before this was received by her social worker. Reprinted from A'tome.) Here I am Look Eyes and mouth and bone Like anyone And with a soul Like anyone. And with a heart Like anyone. no one sees me. Yet They look and look away, And go away And I sleep inside. And it's a deep sleep. With no friend to dream about And no enemies-an- d no one. If I could smile. And you would smile back .With your eyes. . If I could whisper And you would listen, then I would wake up. But somehow I cannot smile. Or touch or whisper. I don't know why I dont know why Someone tell me why . . 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