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At Patina Wellness Center (PWC), Native American Connections offers a unique, family centered approach to substance use treatment that recognizes the healing power of staying together.
Patina Wellness Center welcomes single parents, couples, and couples with young children (ages 0 to 5), providing a supportive environment where families can begin the recovery journey together. This model is grounded in cultural values, trauma informed care, and the belief that healing is most effective when families remain connected.
Unlike traditional treatment programs that often separate parents from their children, Patina Wellness Center allows families to room together. Accommodations include two to four single beds for parents and older children, with cribs or bassinets provided for infants. This intentional setup ensures that children stay with their parents throughout the recovery process, reinforcing attachment and emotional stability.
For parents of newborns, daily bonding is encouraged as a vital part of early development and personal healing. This approach nurtures both the parent and child relationship and the individual’s recovery journey.
To ensure parents can fully participate in treatment, PWC offers child watching services during programming hours, Monday through Friday. Children engage in age-appropriate activities and learning experiences that promote growth and development while their parents attend individual and group sessions.
Outside of programming hours, parents remain responsible for their children’s care, but they are never alone. Families share all meals together, building routines and reinforcing unity. A dedicated nutrition room on the residential floor allows families to store snacks and WIC supplies and supports the needs of nursing mothers and young children.
All parents in the program participate in Positive Indian Parenting classes, which blend practical parenting skills with Native cultural teachings. These sessions strengthen family bonds, restore cultural identity, and build confidence in parenting.
The program also provides support for families with open Department of Child Safety (DCS) cases, helping parents navigate the system while working toward reunification. Transportation is available for pediatric appointments and essential family services.
By keeping families together and supporting their emotional, physical, and cultural needs, Patina Wellness Center’s family model creates an environment where healing happens as a unit. Parents receive the care they need without having to be separated from their children. This approach honors the importance of family in both Native communities and long term recovery.
For more information about Patina Wellness Center and our family program, visit our addiction treatment page. Reach our team! Contact 602-424-2060 or intake@nativeconnections.org.
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