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Connecting With Our Youth | Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board

3200 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701

American Indians of all ages living in the He Sapa (Pennington County) area who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, grief, loss, or other challenges that may increase their risk for suicide are welcome to enroll.
8:00am - 5:00pm (MT), Monday - Friday Flexible to meet the needs of participants

Call to set up an appointment with CWOY (605-355-2387) or CWOY Ext (605-355-2573).

Pennington County, SD

Description

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, and therapeutic circles.

Providing organization

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.