Health and wellness in older adulthood is a realistic possibility, and older adults are resilient and important members of our community with unique strengths. On Sept. 12, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Behavioral Health Services hosted a panel discussion at the Cultural Heritage Center featuring experts from several fields to speak about the topic.
CPN Health Services plan to expand to several locations with new clinics near Tribal headquarters. The expansion includes a Behavioral Health clinic and two Dental clinics.
Psychologist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor Julio Rojas shares insights on addiction ahead of an event planned by the CPN Health Services Behavioral Health department addressing substance use among youth.
Psychologist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor Julio Rojas shares insights on stigma in mental health care ahead of an event planned by the CPN Health Services Behavioral Health department addressing substance use among youth.
Linda Swearingen, LADC, joined the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Behavioral Health Services staff in July and will expand the Nation’s offerings for those affected by suicide. Her peer support group for survivors of suicide attempts beginning in October 2023 will be the first of its kind offered at CPNHS.
CPN Behavioral Health Services anticipates the opening of a new facility this winter. The building will incorporate Potawatomi language and cultural items, and will offer expanded space for services. New staff will also join the team.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can be caused by a wide range of events, including natural disasters, combat, bullying, accidents and historical trauma. The Native population in the U.S. suffers the highest rates of PTSD, along with Latino and African American populations. CPN Behavioral Health Services and House of Hope offer a number of resources for those experiencing PTSD.
No other illness can conjure up feelings of anger, resentment, frustration, and despair like addiction. CPNBHS Licensed Health Service Psychologist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Dr. Julio Rojas explains the cunning nature of addiction, and announces an upcoming event on the subject.
During this episode, CPN Behavioral Health Services’ Dr. Julio Rojas discusses stigma and myths of therapy as treatment and the experience itself. He is a Licensed Health Service Psychologist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with decades of experience helping clients overcome trauma, addictive disorders, substance abuse and improve their quality of life with psychotherapy.
This episode discusses CPN Health Service’s new telehealth platform for all Tribal members in the U.S., makes a visit to a recent opioid overdose awareness event held by CPN Behavioral Health and talks with District 7 Legislator Mark Johnson about his reelection in June.