Urban Trails: A Holistic System of Care for Native Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Abstract

This chapter is an abridged version of "Holistic System of Care for Native Americans in an Urban Environment," by Ethan Nebelkopf, Ph.D., and Janet King, which appeared in (Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 2003, Vol 35[1], 43-52). (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record [rid]2003-03799-008[/rid].) 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. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved). (create)