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Outpatient and residential treatment for substance use & co-occurring disorders with general health services available at our Integrated Clinic.

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Housing is the foundation of Native American Connections and a principle method of supporting individuals in alcohol and drug recovery, family stabilization, and community wellness. NAC has developed, owns and manages 850 units of supportive and affordable housing.

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Native American Connections champions community development projects that strengthen the Native American Community and celebrates the rich cultural histories of indigenous peoples. NAC is a leader in community efforts to end homelessness. We advocate for affordable housing and easy access to whole-person healthcare.

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Integrated Health

Andrea Klimas

Sr. Director of Operations, Patina Wellness Center and Patina Mountain Preserve

Andrea has been involved in the alcohol/substance use disorder (A/SUD) treatment and recovery field for close to 10 years, working at NAC in various clinical, assessment, and cultural services roles/positions for 8 years including work as a Cultural Service Provider focused on ensuring clients have access to traditional Native healing practices.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University and a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She is a Board certified Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor in the State of Arizona.

Andrea served as NAC's Clinical Director of Patina Wellness Center in a manner that is consistent with NAC's mission and strengths-based philosophy, as well as clinical and ethical best practices. She has provided daily clinical oversight and manages the clinical program at Patina Wellness Center.

Andrea also has experience with NAC's implementation of its Circle of Strength (COS) program which is designed to foster improved family cohesion and stability through integrated family counseling sessions that addresses interfamilial conflict, communications challenges, and issues unique to the recovering family.

Andrea Klimas, Sr. Director of Operations at PWC & PMP