The Meskwaki Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center's mission is to provide alcohol and drug treatment, mental health treatment, and prevention services to the Meskwaki Tribe in order to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, and community members.
The Meskwaki Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center:
Provides quality screening, assessment, treatment, and referral services for Meskwaki Tribe members, their descendants, significant others, and other Native Americans seeking assistance.
Integrated treatment coordinates culturally competent substance abuse and mental health interventions to treat the whole person and family members more effectively.
Functions as an interdisciplinary team, continually exploring and implementing innovative behavioral health interventions that improve the quality of the lives of the individuals and families we serve.
Helps build resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders.
Provides a supportive, helpful environment with the belief that all people can and do recover from chemical dependency and mental health challenges.
Promote and teach healthy practices that develop mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual balance.
Provides culturally sensitive prevention activities for the youth, seniors, and general population of the Meskwaki Tribe.
Services provided include the following: Alcohol/Drug Use screening/assessments, depression and suicidal risk assessment, Domestic Violence screening, mental health assessment/treatment, alcohol use/abuse involvement screenings, and crisis intervention services.
