Family Resources for Native Americans

Native American Family Program is intended to support the families and friends of a person struggling with a substance use disorder. Through a combination of presentations, Q&A, peer feedback and application of new concepts, the family program strives to create an interactive, supportive learning and processing environment, where families are able to gain insight and skills.

Delivered in four, 90-minute sessions, this skill-building workshop helps family members learn how to set healthy boundaries, communicate effectively with one another, clarify roles and effectively support their loved one in recovery. We offer two different workshops. Register Now

Designed for families who have a loved one in treatment, our in-person one-and three-day programs introduce evidence-based skills and family behavioral resources to improve communication and connection. Time with patients helps educate families about the treatment and recovery process.

In-person family workshops are offered near locations in Center City and Plymouth, Minnesota; Rancho Mirage, California; and Portland (Newberg), Oregon.

Family Program - National Center for Teens and Young Adults, Plymouth, MN
     • One-Day Workshop

Family Program - Center City, MN
     • One-Day Workshop

Family Program - Betty Ford Center, Rancho Mirage, CA
     • One-Day Workshop
     • Three-Day Workshop

Family Program - Portland (Newberg), OR
     • Three-Day Workshop

From the Ashes
My Story of Being Indigenous, Homeless, and Finding My Way
Jesse Thistle

An award-winning memoir about overcoming trauma, prejudice, and addiction by a Métis-Cree author as he struggles to find a way back to himself and his Indigenous culture is “an illuminating, inside account of homelessness, a study of survival and freedom” (Amanda Lindhout).

The Red Road to Wellbriety
In The Native American Way
White Bison

A guide to alcohol and drug recovery and sobriety especially for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and First Nations people. It utilizes a 12-Step approach to addictions recovery based in and culturally appropriate to the ways of life of Native and aboriginal societies.

Meditations with Native American Elders
The Four Seasons
Don L. Coyhis

Four previously published separate volumes of meditations in one complete volume.

Understanding the Purpose of Life
12 Teachings for Native Youth
Don L. Coyhis

So many of our youth are not being told about the meaning and purpose of their lives. They are not being told what the purpose of a young warrior should be. This concise book (60 pages) offers 12 Teachings to help our youth find meaning and purpose in life.

Alcohol Problems in Native America
The Untold Story of Resistance and Recovery - the Truth about the Lie
Don L. Coyhis

This is a carefully researched history of Native American experiences as seen through the lens of the presence of alcohol in Indian communities, and more importantly, how communities resisted alcohol.

The Way of Our People
Weekly Inspiration for American Indians in Recovery from Alcoholism
Donald Richard Wright

The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends
Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change
Jeffrey Foote, Kenneth Carpenter, Carrie Wilkens

This healing and supportive workbook offers practical, evidence-based skills to help you address substance use or other compulsive behaviors with your loved one in a productive way—without creating conflict.

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