TOR12 Whole-Native SUD Treatment Care Examples-Webinar Recording

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Video Summary

The "Whole Native Substance Use Disorder Treatment Care Examples" webinar shared a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorder (SUD) in Indigenous communities. Facilitators Chiara Mattresino, Courtney Yarholer, and Jonna James introduced key speakers Shereen Alexander and Julia Ortiz, who detailed the Native Transformations Project. This initiative, based in the Pacific Northwest, specifically involves Lummi, Upper Skagit, and Swinomish Indian tribal communities and emphasizes a strengths-based approach to wellness.<br /><br />Shereen and Julia outlined the development and application of the ReefNet Wellness Model, a culturally grounded tool designed to foster substance use recovery based on traditional Coast Salish knowledge. The model identifies four sources of strength—family, community, individual, and spiritual—and articulates 25 protective factors, emphasizing family connections as pivotal. Additionally, protective clinical factors have emerged vital for those recovering from opioid use disorder.<br /><br />The session underscored the importance of stories in healing, as illustrated in their documentary, which conveys these themes and models in practice. Recommendations for integrating the ReefNet Wellness Model into other communities include consulting with local leaders and utilizing the documentary and discussion guide provided by the presenters.<br /><br />Moreover, the Opioid Response Network shared its role in offering culturally responsive training and resources for Indigenous communities to combat opioid and stimulant use. The presentation concluded with a call for feedback to continue refining these critical support tools and interventions.

Keywords

Substance Use Disorder

Indigenous Communities

Native Transformations Project

ReefNet Wellness Model

Coast Salish Knowledge

Opioid Use Disorder

Pacific Northwest

Lummi Tribe

Upper Skagit Tribe

Swinomish Tribe

Culturally Responsive Training

Opioid Response Network

Protective Factors