Prevention and Early Intervention Native American Project: Strengthening The Circle

The County of Riverside is seeking a vendor to provide Prevention and Early Intervention services to the Native American community in Riverside County. The services will include evidence-based practices such as Wellbriety Celebrating Families! and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as culturally-based interventions. The goal of the program is to increase positive family interactions, decrease the risk of future substance abuse, and foster a connection to culture to prevent the development of behavioral health challenges. The program will target Native American children and youth at risk for behavioral health challenges, as well as their parents and guardians. The vendor will be expected to provide services in non-traditional settings such as schools, community centers, and faith-based organizations. • The program will include two evidence-based practices: Wellbriety Celebrating Families! and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • The program will also include a culturally-based intervention: Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) • The vendor will be expected to provide services in non-traditional settings • The program will target Native American children and youth at risk for behavioral health challenges, as well as their parents and guardians • The goal of the program is to increase positive family interactions, decrease the risk of future substance abuse, and foster a connection to culture to prevent the development of behavioral health challenges