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Mental Health Treatment for Native American and First Nations People

Crownview Psychiatric Institute offers specialized, culturally informed treatment for Native American, Indigenous, and First Nations people diagnosed with mental health disorders, addiction disorders, and co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders.

Specific Challenges, Custom Programming: Native  American/Indigenous/First Nations People

At Crownview Psychiatric Institute, we understand the unique challenges NA/IA/First Nations people with addiction/mental health disorders face, and realize that a cultural sensitivity, awareness, and respect are an essential component of healing.

Our team has personal, hands-on experience in mental health and addiction issues that impact NA/IA and First Nations people. We create programs featuring the highest level of clinical care available, with a full array of treatment provided in a compassionate, restorative, welcoming, and culturally aware environment.

Specific Challenges, Custom Programming: Native American/Indigenous/First Nations People

Worldview Differences That Impact Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

First Nations People Often:

  • Have a relational and circular view of the world
  • See the mind, body, and spirit as one connected system
  • View ceremonies and rituals as essential components of mental health treatment.
  • View tribal connectedness as a foundation of wellness.
  • See cooperation and sharing as foundations of success in life and the world.
  • Value patience and respect in communicating their physical and mental health/emotional needs.
  • Prefer herbs, plants, and traditional remedies in health care

People From the Majority Culture Often:

  • Have a linear view of the world: Point A to Point B
  • See the psyche as separate from the body and spirit.
  • View psychotherapy as an essential component of mental health treatment.
  • View individualism as a foundation of wellness.
  • See competition and winning as the foundation of success in life and the world.
  • Value assertive/forceful communication in communicating mental health/emotional needs
  • Prefer medical pharmacology in health care

At Crownview Psychiatric Institute, we understand these worldviews can work in tandem in the context of healing. Everyone has a valid point of view, and we respect and honor all traditions.

Our clinical team leader is connected to the NA/IA/FN community in the following ways:

  • Member of the Tsalagi, Dineh, and Lakota-Sioux Nations
  • Certified Wellbriety Counselor
  • Certified Firestarter
  • Trained in Medicine Wheel, Native American Talking Circle

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Native American (NA)/Indigenous American(IA)/First Nations (FN)Mental Health: Facts and Figures

The latest mental health data shows First Nations People experience various mental health issues at different rates than people from the majority culture. According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2022 NSDUH):

Any Mental Illness:

  • 6% among NA/IA/FN

Serious Mental Illness:

  • 3% among NA/IA/FN

Native American/Indigenous American/First Nations show different rates of depressive disorders than people in the majority:

Major Depressive Episode (MDE):

  • 6% among NA/IA/FN

MDE (Severe Impairment):

  • 6% among NA/IA/FN

Native American/Indigenous American/First Nations showed different rates of alcohol and substance disorders than people in the majority:

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD):

  • 5% among NA/IA/FN

Substance Use Disorder (SUD):

  • 9% among NA/IA/FN

Native American/Indigenous American/First Nations showed higher rates of co-occurring alcohol/substance use and mental health disorders than people in the majority:

Co-occurring SUD/AMI

  • 7% among NA/IA/FN

Co-occurring SUD/SMI:

  • 2% among NA/IA/FN

As the data show, NA/IA/FN people need support across a variety of diagnoses: we’re ready and able to help with the best evidence-based treatment available.

Mental Health Services Tailored to Meet NA/IA/FN Needs

Mental Health Services Tailored to Meet NA/IA/FN Needs

Native Americans, Indigenous Americans, and First Nations people who choose treatment at Crownview Psychiatric Institute will participate in a customized treatment plan that addresses the full range of their mental health needs.

Therapies and services include, but are not limited to:

Traditional Approaches:

  • Drumming and singing
  • Sage and cedar rituals
  • Talking circles
  • Medicine Wheel

Psychotherapeutic Techniques:

  • Acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Trauma-focused therapy

Wraparound support

Wraparound support at Crownview Psychiatric Institute includes, but is not limited to:

Education:

  • Life skills
  • Work skills
  • Relationship skills
  • Nutrition/healthy eating
  • Exercise/Activity

Case Management:

  • Accessing social support
  • Making medical appointments
  • Applying for jobs
  • Accessing housing/job assistance
  • Accessing food support

Benefits of Our Approach to Treatment

People from different cultures often develop mental health disorders in different ways and for different reasons, and therefore may take different paths on the road to health and wellness. Therapeutic techniques that are effective for one cultural group may not be as effective for another and vice-versa. We address these differences with customized treatment plans designed to address specific cultural needs. In our NA/IA/FN treatment and groups, patients can connect with peers and clinicians who known and understand their culture and background, and can help start a healing journey designed by and for NA/IA/FN people.

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Why Choose Crownview Psychiatric Institute?

Stress-Free Admissions

You don’t have to navigate a maze of paperwork or endure extensive delays. Our streamlined admissions process is designed to quickly connect new clients with the care they need.

Clinical Excellence

Every Crownview client receives a customized treatment plan that includes a carefully selected variety of evidence-based, research-supported therapies and beneficial adjunct services.

Wraparound Support

We provide each client with a dynamic array of wraparound support services, including life skills practice, nutritional education, vocational instruction, and case management.

Safety & Community

We work diligently to ensure that every Crownview client feels safe, welcomed, and valued. Our center is a vibrant community where each person can experience a sense of true belonging.

A Safe & Welcoming Environment

Crownview Psychiatric Institute's supportive local setting
Crownview Psychiatric Institute's supportive local setting
Crownview Psychiatric Institute's supportive local setting

When a severe mental health disorder disrupts your ability to participate in the basic activities of daily life, you may need to spend time away from your typical daily environment and the factors that exacerbate the symptoms of your disorder. Our residential treatment program gives you the time and space you need to get the individualized, targeted care that can help you work toward a full, fulfilling, and independent life.

Time spent in immersive residential treatment – where your only goal is to learn, heal, and grow – can make all the difference. We specialize in supporting patients with challenging disorders, patients who have not experienced success in other programs, and patients who need the expert guidance of skilled treatment professionals who specialize in complex mental health disorders.

Certified by the State Department of Healthcare Services; license number 370151CP exp: 5/21/2025