American Indian Changing Spirits

Organization Description

Changing Spirits Recovery Program is a social model, community based 180-day residential program targeting Native American men, over 18 years of age, who have a desire to recover from alcohol or drug addiction.

Changing Spirits Recovery Program is a Non-profit program that does not discriminate or deny services based on race, ethnic background, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or the ability to pay.
Individuals with convictions or pending sentencing for domestic violence/violent crimes will be referred to an appropriate agency.

A minimum of 48 hours without using alcohol or other drugs is required before entering the program. Persons wishing to become participants are requested to bring TB test results not older than six months.

The program is a 24-hour in house structured program. The program provides residential recovery services in an alcohol and drug-free facility. Physical exercise is an everyday program activity and residents who are physically able are required to participate.

Residents of the Changing Spirits Alcohol and Drug Residential Recovery Program participate in a wide array of services designed to support recovery. These services include...

  • Alcohol and Drug Education
  • One on One Counseling
  • Relapse Prevention Groups
  • 12-Step Groups
  • Resident Council
  • Recreation and Social Activities
  • Anger Management
  • Cultural Activities

Resident rooms are shared with other residents and each is provided with a bed and small storage space for clothing and personal items. Do not bring excess items.

The facility lounge provides a communal leisure space for the residents and also serves as the program education and group room.

Residents are assigned a case manager upon completion of all intake forms. Program staff orientates residents to the program services, orientation to the facility structure, and introductions to staff and fellow residents.

Changing Spirits is a dynamic culturally relevant alcohol and drug program that participates in outside cultural and community events.

You will need to bring a valid Picture Identification (Drivers license, State Issued Identification Card, Pictured Tribal Identification, etc.), and a Social Security Card.

 

Program Information

Drug test - paid by the agency. Cultural experience required. 

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Pre-Placement Training
Address 
2120 W. Williams Street Bldg. #1
Long Beach, CA 90810-3635
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Cheryl McKnight
Job Title
Director
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Families, Formerly Incarcerated People, People Experiencing Addiction, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group, Teens/Young Adults, Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Substance Abuse
Hours of operation 

8-5 Monday to Friday

Additional site tags 
cultural, Human Services
Minimum required hours 
30