GOALS

1.                 Ensure culturally appropriate services are provided to the Oyate by the development of programs that will improve the lives of individuals.

 

2.                 Promote and enhance peer support, advocacy, Independent Living skills training, and information and referral services through collaboration across services systems and agencies.

 

3.                 Empower and encourage consumers and their tiospaye (extended family) to have their rights honored and exercise their responsibilities to have their needs addressed in their communities.

 

4.                 Promote an effective and quality organization, board and staff practicing Native American values.

 

5.                 To promote and enhance mental health related support services among tribal nations.

 

6.                 To foster acceptance of consumers into the community by education and revitalization of Native American values through increasing access to culturally sensitive services.


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