Program Overview
Our program works in partnership with Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health's multidisciplinary patient care team to identify & support those individuals who have experienced victimization. We provide trauma informed and culturally inclusive services for our clients. Our services include crisis intervention, mental health & substance use counseling, and referrals to Native American agencies that provide culturally responsive advocacy. Our Tribal Victim Services staff works alongside partnering agencies to identify and address any gaps in services that may exist. We offer support for community and cultural events and help raise awareness about victimization in the Native American population. Our program believes that providing care through a cultural lens is essential in meeting the needs of the community.
Services
- Referral to victim service programs to meet a victim’s needs
- transitional housing, shelter, etc.
- Cahuilla Consortium, Strong hearted Native Women’s Coalition, SAFE Family Justice Center•
- transitional housing, shelter, etc.
- Referrals to other services to meet a victim’s needs (CILS, medical, CalVCB).
- Information about victim rights, how to obtain notification, etc.
- Information about the criminal justice process and/or referrals. (Riverside County Tribal Liaison unit)
- Information and/or referral for substance abuse treatment and support.
- Crisis Intervention (in-person, includes safety planning, etc.)
- Individual Counseling – BHS referral
- Support Groups (facilitated or peer)
- Other Therapy (traditional, cultural or alternative healing; art, writing, play therapy, etc.)
Additional funding has provided us opportunity to expand mental health services, provide limited advocacy, community education activities surrounding issues such as MMIP, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault.
How to Get Support
For eligibility criteria, we encourage you to reach out to the Tribal Victim Services department directly.