Benefits of Treatment
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Students receive a comprehensive assessment upon entering treatment at Raven's Way (Yéil Jeewáx) youth substance abuse treatment program. Each assessment includes an analysis of substance use and readiness to change, mental health issues, school functioning, social and family relationships, and physical health. This provides staff with an understanding of the strengths and individual needs of each student, which then can be addressed in treatment. The assessment is obtained through a collaboration between licensed and certified mental health and substance abuse professionals, medical professionals and a certified secondary school instructor.
Outcome data collected one year after students are discharged demonstrates the effectiveness of treatment at Raven's Way. The Raven's Way program has been cited as a best practice treatment provider at the Alaska Native Best Practices Conference (May 2005 in Anchorage) and International Seminar on Youth Substance Abuse (May 2005 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory).
Review outcome data from follow-up interviews
(Jan. 01 - Feb. 07)
Review State of Alaska post-treatment questionnaire data
(Oct. 06 - July 07)
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