Acoma Behavioral Health Services Overview
Pueblo of Acoma Behavioral Health Services Program is committed to providing quality, credentialed, and holistic services to all eligible individuals through various therapeutic modalities.
The program recognizes that alochol/substance abuse and dependence, compulsive gambling, and mental health issues affect all aspects of life. The program supports strengthening individuals, families, and community resilience through connection to traditions and culture.
Specific to gambling addictions, utilization of the SOGS (South Oaks Gambling Screen) identifies individuals who note on a scale of scoring, Some Problem with Gambling or Probable Pathological Gambling.
Personnel
Therapuetic Services
Alice F. Ahmie, LMT, Massage Therapy, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, and Acu-Detox
Support Staff
Lisanne Leno, A.A., Administrative Assistant
Jennie M. Antonio, Receptionist/Driver
Clinical Staff
Lojann Hooee, Gambling Addiction/Substance Abuse Counselor
Stuart Jones, LSAA
Everett Chavez, C/LADAC
Bernice E. Sice, LADAC
Jennifer S. Nanez, LMSW, Clinical Director
Prevention Staff
Tonya Ortiz, A.A., Prevention Generalist
The Pueblo of Acoma Behavioral Health services has sought to develop partnerships with community resources and service providers:
-New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (Inpatient and Outpatient Youth Services)
-Pueblo of Laguna Service Center
-Tohajiilee Behavioral Health Services
-Pueblo of Acoma service agencies (Development of the Tribal Intervention and Prevention Services group in 2009/2010.)
Stages of Change Model
Precontemplation: No Recognition of an Issue
“I don’t think I have a problem.”
“I can do the time standing on my head.”
Contemplation: Some recognition of issue and impact on self/family/community
“I see that my kids wish I would spend more time with them instead of…”
Preparation: Preparing to make changes, exploring options
“I’m ready to check out…,” I need to take care of my…..”
Action: Actively making choices and changes in lifestyle
“I’m taking my classes…sessions…going to the doctor….etc.”
Maintenance: Maintenance of changes in lifestyle.
Keeping up with appointments, changes in habits, taking care of self…etc.
Providing treatment we need to speak the “same language” acknowledging the stage the client finds themselves at, while still elicting motivations to change.
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