Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Services

Welcome to the Behavioral Health department. We provide a wide range of services to the local Indian communities. We are working to improve the quality of life for Indian families by being sensitive to Indian traditions in the healing process. Our program provides supportive counseling to Indian children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with personal adjustments, emotional issues, or substance use/addictions/alcohol.

Mental Health Services

Treatment is most effective when families and communities work together to provide appropriate and accessible services. “We blend tradition, culture and modern treatment to help build strong, successful youth, adults and families.” We may also meet you in our Behavioral Health Integration project which places behavioral health counselors in the medical offices for quick consultation.

County Mental Health Services

Del Norte County Mental Health

455 K Street

Crescent City, CA 95531

(707) 464-7224

Humboldt County Mental Health

720 Wood Street

Eureka, CA 95501

Main Phone: (707) 268-2900

Crisis Number: (707) 445-7715

Crisis Walk-in daily 9:00 to 4:00

If you are having a mental health crisis, please use these confidential, 24/7 resources:

Crisis Text Line: TEXT 741741

Youth Crisis Call Line: Call 800-843-5200

Humboldt County 24 Hour Crisis Line: 707-445-7715

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255

Individual and Family Counseling

Individual Therapy

With individual therapy, problems and concerns are addressed in a therapeutic relationship in which our counselors identify and uplift community member’s strengths and innate potential. Therapists work with you in identifying, achieving, and maintaining personal goals. Our counselors have specialty training in best practice modalities including CAMS for suicidality, EMDR for trauma, CBT, DBT, ACT, solution focused, motivational interviewing, and other methods and and integrate cultural and holistic wellness practices into care.

Play Therapy

For younger children, play therapy is available for a child to communicate and resolve trauma and personal issues in a non verbal way through the use of therapeutic games, sand tray, and art exercises. Play therapy works well when conducted with additional family engagement so that conflicts and issues can be evaluated in the larger picture.

Family Therapy

Family therapy provides a neutral environment in which couples and family members, both immediate and extended, can explore issues that are negatively impacting family dynamics and children.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy provides couples with a forum to strengthen relationships, improve their communication skills, and process their conflicts so that the couple can have a more rewarding and productive relationship.

How to Make an Appointment

Call or come into the Behavioral Health office to state the reason for your appointment request.
Fill out paperwork for personal information and consent to treatment.
Schedule an appointment with the front office.
Arrive on time for the appointment. (Note: An unexcused late arrival time of more than 10 minutes will cancel your appointment.)
Meet your counselor who will discuss your goals and options and will work with you to set up a treatment plan.

Substance Use Treatment Services

United Indian Health Services, Inc. offers an intensive outpatient substance use treatment program through the Behavioral Health department. Our program uses a cultural approach to healing and recovery, based in The Red Road to Wellbriety, which incorporates the Medicine Wheel and the 12-steps.

Intake Assessment

Assessments are completed by a certified substance abuse counselor to determine appropriate levels of treatment and develop an individualized treatment plan for recovery.

Individual and Family Counseling

Individual and family substance abuse counseling works on personal problems and concerns in an environment which supports the client’s ability to achieve their goals.

Group Counseling

All participants attend at least three groups per week based on their individual needs. Groups are offered in the mornings and afternoons, and transportation may be provided.

Youth Referral to Residential Treatment

Youth who need residential treatment for substance abuse issues may receive assistance for placement referral to various in or out of state regional programs. In order to access our residential treatment services, a client must go through our screening and referral service.

Youth Substance Use Assessments

Our substance use program, available in both Humboldt and Del Norte counties, conducts eligibility screening at Juvenile Hall.

Traditional Healers and Sweats

Behavioral Health provides comprehensive mental health services which include the traditional healing practices. Traditional healers use culturally appropriate practices to aid in healing and recovery. Behavioral Health staff assists in coordinating these services and in the monthly sweats for men, women, and the coed group at PHV. We assist in transporting clients to cultural activities.

Women’s Ceremony (Open to the community)

Every 1st Friday 3:30-6pm

Coed Ceremony (For UIHS clients)

Every 4th Wednesday 5:30pm

Coed Ceremony (Open to the community)

Every 2nd Wednesday 5:30pm