St. Regis Mohawk Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency
Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program
The A/CDP consists of three components: the Outpatient Clinic, the Inpatient Program (Partridge House), and a Prevention Program. These Programs provide a variety of treatment opportunities and prevention activities for chemically dependent Native American adults and adolescents. Treatment and drug/alcohol educational services are also provided to family members whose lives have been impacted by the alcohol/drug use of a significant other.
For further information, contact L. Daniel Jacobs, CASAC, Clinical Director at (518) 358-3141.
Partridge House Treatment Program
Partridge House treatment philosophy is based on the belief that Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency is a disease that is in epidemic proportions in Native American communities. Our specialized treatment approach includes the Minnesota Model (12 step facilitation), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Native American Culture & Spirituality.
Partridge House is licensed by the State of New York and has been in operation since 1983.
The 56 to 70 day inpatient program at Partridge House approaches treatment holistically; this includes spiritual, emotional, psychological, mental, physical and cultural functioning. The Partridge House program is a starting point in the on-going process of recovery that leads to a happier and healthier lifestyle.
For further information, contact Mary Beth King, MSW, Program Coordinator at (518) 358-2223.
Outpatient Clinic
The Outpatient Program located in the Health Services Building provides information, drug and alcohol assessments, 6 month Outpatient Treatment, 4 month Aftercare Services, 6 month Codependency Treatment, 10 week Relapse Treatment, 8 week adult drug/alcohol Education Services, 8 week Adolescent drug/alcohol Education Services, and a 5 week Family drug/alcohol Education Series. The Outpatient office also makes referrals to other agencies both inpatient and outpatient.
For further information, contact Connie Thompson, CASAC, Program Coordinator at (518) 358-3141
Community/School Drug/Alcohol Prevention Program
This program has enabled us to get out into the community to help educate our people on how drugs and alcohol have affected our lives.
Educational Presentations, Curriculum in Headstart through Grade 6, Prevention Activities, and Support are the main focus of this program.
The school Prevention/Intervention Program was designed to help our young Native people whose lives have been affected by drug and alcohol use.
This program provides opportunities for education, support, crisis intervention, and prevention in the school system. Referrals to outpatient treatment or inpatient treatment are arranged as needed.
The counselors also work with other programs to help facilitate the best possible services for our future generations.
For further information contact Melerna Back, CPS, Program Coordinator at (518) 358-3141.
St. Regis Mohawk Mental Health Services
P r o g r a m O v e r v i e w
The purpose of KANKIKONRI:IOHNE is to ensure that those members of the Akwesasne community who are having emotional troubles, both children and adults, get the treatment they need to feel better. Many times people need a place to talk about their concerns and problems in private with the assurance that what they say will remain confidential and not end up in the community. Our "counseling Center" is such a place.
Services Provided
Services include but are not limited to: individual, family, couples, and play therapy; assessment, including psychiatric evaluation; crisis intervention; medication therapy; case management; parent advocacy; respite and home based mental health services.
The Staff
Christine Venery, LCSW
Director & Mental Health Counselor
Jill Conrad, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor: Adults, Couples, Families & Adolescents
Dr. Robert Wolff, MD
Psychiatrist: Children & Adults, Medication Therapy
Theresa Gardner, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner: Medication Therapy; Children & Adults
Sandi Cook, LMHC
MH Counselor: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Families
Ellen Cook-Barnes, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Families
Melissa Conners
Case Manager/Parent Advocate/Support Counselor
Kim Russell
Case Manager/Parent Advocate/Support Counselor
"Jr." Cook
Traditional Medicine
Anastasia Benedict
Receptionist/Office Manager
Alison Herne, LCSW
School-based Mental Health Counselor
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