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Connecting With Our Youth

The CWOY Support Navigator program is designed to provide support for American Indian youth, adults, and their families in the He Sapa area who struggle with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. CWOY Support Navigators act as mentors, advocates, and resource guides for American Indian youth, adults, and families needing support for their healing and personal growth. Services offered include: - One-on-one mentorship - Advocacy - Individualized care planning - Outings, activities and workshops - Transportation to appointments - Collaboration with behavioral health resources - Coordination for success in academic programs - Communication with family members - Connecting participants to peer and community programs in support of healing goals - Skill-building - Mental health counseling - Therapuetic circles

Categories

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse PreventionAdults (25-64)Alcohol Use Disorder Education/PreventionGeneral Assessment for Substance Use DisordersSuicide Prevention ProgramsAdolescent/Youth CounselingYouth DevelopmentChildren (0-17)Young Adults (18-24)Older Adults (65+)CIEIndividual AdvocacyJuvenile Delinquency PreventionHuman Trafficking PreventionMental Health ScreeningChild Abuse PreventionBullying PreventionCultural Heritage GroupsTobacco Use Education/PreventionSexual Assault PreventionDrug Use Disorder Education/PreventionAlcohol/Drug Impaired Driving PreventionRelapse Prevention ProgramsMentoring ProgramsFreeMental Health IssuesWorkshops/SymposiumsNon-Emergency Medical Transportation

Location

725 N. LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (MT), Monday - Friday Flexible to meet the needs of participants

Application process

Call to set up an appointment (605) 721-0334.

Eligibility

American Indian youth and adults of all ages living in the He Sapa area (Pennington County) who have at least one of the following are invited to participate: at risk for suicide, experience with ongoing suicidal thoughts, self-harming behavior, severe substance misuse, isolationist behavior, or recent experience with high-level trauma. Families are welcome to enroll.

Agency info

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board

Non-profit that seeks to improve the wellness of the individuals within the tribal-nations of the Great Plains by providing quality healthcare, public health services, advocacy, and support.