A holistic system of care for Native Americans in an urban environment.
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.
Family & Child Guidance Clinic, Native American Health Center, Oakland, California 94605, USA.
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Nebelkopf
Janet
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King
D000437:Alcoholism / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D003255:Consumer Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D006285:Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology*; D008519:Medicine, Traditional; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012495:San Francisco; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data