Aunties and Uncles Program Introduction The Aunties and Uncles Program is a prevention and early intervention program that aims to reduce suicide and depressive symptoms and increase mental health awareness among Native transitional-aged youth 14-24 years old. The program staff can assist youth and youth adults with connecting to mental health and wellness services at Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. The services include individual counseling, substance abuse counseling, psychological and psychiatric treatment services etc. Main Goals of the Program Reduce stigma related to mental health challenges Provide a series of traditional and cultural events in schools and tribal communities Recruit Aunties and Uncles mentors Incorporate youth and young adult depression screening tool into medical visits at the clinic Workshops & Events Talking Circles GONA Workshops Suicide Prevention Education Family Fun Nights Annual Memorial Gathering Traditional Workshops California Reducing Disparities Project, CRDP The California Reducing Disparities Project is a statewide policy initiative to identify solutions for historically unserved, underserved, and inappropriately served communities. Under the Office of Health Equity, this statewide Prevention and Early Intervention effort, the California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP), focuses on five populations: African Americans Asians and Pacific Islanders (API) Latinos Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Native Americans Sonoma County organizations awarded funding Humanidad Therapy & Education Services: srosahtes.org Latino Service Providers: latinoserviceproviders.org LGBTQ Connection Sonoma: lgbtqconnection.org Sonoma County Indian Health Project: schip.org Be an Auntie and Uncle By tradition, Aunties and Uncles are community members that have the responsibility and privilege to teach, mentor and nurture our community’s youth. Our Aunties and Uncles work in partnership with us at traditional and cultural events in schools and tribal communities. We provide support, guidance and trainings to all Aunties and Uncles. Please contact the Aunties and Uncles Team if you’re interested in being an Auntie or Uncle. SCIHP - Santa Rosa: Main Clinic 144 Stony Point Road Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Main Number: 707-521-4545 Hours of Operation SCIHP - Manchester/Point Arena: Satellite Clinic 10A Mamie Laiwa Rd. Point Arena, CA 95468 Main number: 707-882-2877 After Hours: In case of an emergency: call 911 Urgent Medical Need: (707)521-4500 Urgent Behavioral Health (707)521-4550 Like us on Facebook © 2021 Sonoma County Indian Health Project All Rights Reserved. designed by