Lander - Native American Or Alaska Native Language Services
Native Americans and Alaska Natives have considerably very high rates of alcohol and drug abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other races, an a situation which has to be aknowledged for these cultures to endure. While the reasons may differ from person to individual, many of the factors for the higher rates of alcohol and drug abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the country. The most obvious hurdles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for substance abuse are cultural ones and their language. Due to this it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Lander, WY. receive substance abuse treatment in a drug and alcohol rehab facility that is understanding of their culture, but most importantly in one that takes into the account the need to supply alcohol and drug rehabilitation in their native tongue.
- Shoshone Tribal Health Department
Shoshone Tribal Health Department can be found at:
7 Shipton Lane
Fort Washakie, WY. 82514
307-335-1169
Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Adolescents 18 and under, CoOccurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Seniors Older Adult Services, Catered to Pregnant and Postpartum Women, Women Only, Men Only, Dui and Dwi Offender Programs, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Native American Or Alaska Native Language Services
Payment Categories: Self Pay Out of Pocket, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance