Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse
The purpose of the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse program is to increase community awareness on the unique substance abuse issues facing Kodiak, to expand prevention efforts with locally driven drug-free/anti-meth media campaigns, and to increase awareness of available treatment services available on Kodiak Island.
Cama'i Positive Choices Camp
Focusing on assisting youth in developing conflict resolution skills, respect for oneself and the environment, decision making skills, and confidence building exercises.
The Native Village of Afognak offered three, 6-day camps at the remote Muskomee Lodge on Afognak Island July 10 - August 5, 2011. This camp focused on assisting youth entering 7th—10th grade in developing conflict resolution skills, respect for oneself and the environment, decision making skills, and confidence building exercises. The camp was offered at no-cost to native and non-native participants, however, limited space was available.
Our Commitment
The Cama’i Positive Choices Camp is committed to providing emotional and social support to youth in our community.
Youth
Through this camp, NVA targeted youth whose parents, caregivers, and/or school officials might be concerned about: showing disrespect to their parents, coaches, or school officials, making poor choices, getting poor grades, etc. Through this camp, the camp directors developed the youth physically, mentally, and socially. They provided the skills to build their character, their self-esteem, and facilitate positive attitudes. The camp’s goal was to give the youth an opportunity to make new friends, learn to work effectively, evaluate their own skills and weaknesses, and be motivated by successful role models.
Click here: Camp Participant Evaluations
Click here: Parent Email
Click here: Recovery Services Resource Booklet for Kodiak
Click here: Find in-patient treatment centers in Alaska
In the News
05/2011: Kodiak Daily Mirror articile highlights Community Forum on prescription drug abuse and alcohol abuse, treatment, and recovery
01/2011: Kodiak Daily Mirror article highlights TipSoft online/text messaging tip software purchased by IASA Program for use by Kodiak Crime Stoppers
11/2010: Kodiak Daily Mirror article highlights Suicide and Substance Abuse Community Forum
09/2010: Kodiak Daily Mirror article highlights Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum
Past Events
Community Forum: In Memorium
Personal, dynamic testimony from addicts in recovery; a memorial for lives lost to addiction. Thursday, May 5 at 6pm in the Kodiak High School Commons.
Click here: Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse
Click here: Risks of Alcohol Abuse
Movie Night
April 2011
HBO Documentary, Understanding Addiction
Child Abuse Prevention Regional Summit, co-facilitated
March 22-23, 2011
Internet Safety presentation given
Click here: Cyberbullying
Click here: Cybersecurity
Click here: Protecting Kids
Click here: Sexting
Click here: Social Networking Sites
Click here: Tips for Tweens
Movie Night
March 2011
National Geographic's World's Most Dangerous Drug
TipSoft
January 2011
Texting and web-based anonymous tip software purchased by Native Village of Afognak IASA Program for use by Kodiak Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Kodiak.
Community Meth Forum
January 2011
Click here: Is that drug activity? Know when to report!
Click here: How to Organize an Intervention
Suicide and Substance Abuse Community Forum
November 2010
Click here: Helpers in Our Community
Click here: Suicide Warning Signs
Teen Open Mic Night
6-8th grade, Second Friday of each month, 7-9pm
9-12th grade, Fourth Friday of each month, 7-9pm
* Parent-Free zone
* Chaperoned by screened adults
* 6th - 8th, and 9th-12th grade students sharing their talents
Co-facilitate with Healthy Tomorrows, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak, and KANA
Thank you to Harborside Fly-By for hosting this monthly event!
Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum
September 2010
Click here: Proper Disposal of Prescription Medication
Click here: Science of Addiction
Click here: Drug Abuse Screening Test
Click here: Facts About Drug Use
Teen Alcohol Forum
May 2010
Click here: Be a Parent, Not a Friend
Harmful Legal Products, co-facilitated
March 2010
Click here: Harmful Legal Products Flyer
Community Meth Forum
January 2010
Regional Child Abuse Prevention, co-facilitated
November 2009
Red Ribbon Week Coloring Contest
Elementary Students
October 2009
First Grade Winner, East Elementary
Advisory Board Partnering Agencies
Alaska State Troopers www.dps.state.ak.us
Alaska Department of Corrections www.correct.state.ak.us
Alaska Department of Juvenile Justice www.hss.state.ak.us/DJJ
Healthy Tomorrows www.kodiakhealthytomorrows.com
KIBSD Safe and Drug Free Schools www.kodiakschools.org
Kodiak Area Native Association www.kanaweb.org
KIBSD Safe and Drug Free Schools www.kodiakschools.org
Kodiak Island Housing Authority www.kodiakislandhousing.org
Kodiak Police Department www.city.kodiak.ak.us
Kodiak Womens Resource Crisis Center www.kwrcc.org
Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center www.providence.org/alaska/kodiak/
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center www.providence.org/alaska/kodiak/
Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak www.sunaq.org
USCG www.uscg.mil/pacarea/comstaKodiak/
Made possible through Department of Justice Grant # 2008-AC-BX-0009