United Indian Health Services - Potowat Health Village

Located within Potawot Health Village in Arcata, California, United Indian Health Services - Behavioral Health supports the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of native American and indigenous communities. They provide a welcoming and respectful space where people can find care for mental health or substance use challenges. The department offers a range of support, from individual and family counseling to specific treatments for substance use disorders. This approach ensures that care is both accessible and respectful of community traditions.

Engage in Culturally-Based Recovery

The center provides several core programs to guide individuals. It offers play therapy for young children and also provides assessments and counseling for youth in juvenile hall. For adults and families, counselors use best-practice models to address challenges like depression and anxiety. Its substance abuse program uniquely combines the 12-steps with the cultural framework of the Red Road to Wellbriety, using tradition to support lasting recovery.

Connect with Traditional Healing

Clients also have access to counselors directly within medical offices for immediate consultation and support. The center integrates traditional healing practices, including access to healers and sweats, alongside modern psychotherapy. This treatment philosophy emphasizes that families and communities working together are essential for healing. By blending culture with proven therapeutic methods, the center fosters a hopeful path toward improved quality of life.