Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
On - Line Project Venture Level 1 Workshop, Oct. 11, 2011
You asked and so we have scheduled a second round of Level 1, Project Venture Intro Training On-Line workshop.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Project Venture Level 1 Overview - Web Training
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
29th Annual Project Venture Leadership Camp Photos and Reflections
29th Annual Project Venture National Leadership Camp!
Over 100 youth and 40 adults from across North America attended NIYLP's 29th Annual Leadership Camp July 13-19th!Activities included hiking, ropes course, archery, arts and crafts, service activities, cultural sharing, horse inspired growth and healing, orienteering, mountain biking and more.
Youth learned and had opportunities to practice leadership skills, decision making, positive risk taking, communication and developed life-long friendships.
Adults from over 10 Project Venture Implementation sites spent the 7 days learning how design and carry-out similar PV camps in their own
communities.
NIYLP would like to thank all who made our 29th Annual National Camp possible with special recognition to Cowboy Jed from the Silver Dollar Ranch operated by the Pueblo of Laguna. Also the Pueblo of Laguna for the donation and transportation of the tables and chairs. DeAnne Pete and the Gallup Indian Medical Center for supporting Gallup area youth to attend. La Ronge Project Venture site for bringing extra tents and helping shuttle people up and down the mountain. Our amazing cooks for nutritional food that was hot and on time! The professional medical team in the med hut supported by The Native Health Initiative and volunteer nurses, Chidinma and Nneka Eze. And their co-worker Tamar Green of Portland OR. Dr. Emily Spade King who provided social, emotional and mental health support as needed. Staff of New Sunrise Regional Treatment who provided support on the ropes course. Red Horse Nation, Jen Stanchfield from Experiential Tools, Jim Grout from High 5 Adventure Learning Center, Margaret Merrill from Oso Vista Ranch, the Amazing NIYLP Staff and Service Staff, Nat Stone and Susan Carter (evaluators)....And many, many more!
Stay tuned to Facebook for dates for the 30th Annual PV Leadership Camp next July! Hope to see you there!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Portland Oregon, Project Venture Youth Addictions Counselor Position
YOUTH ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR:
The Youth Addictions Counselor will be responsible for providing drug and alcohol intervention, prevention and treatment services for youth clients using a collaborative process that facilitates the client’s progress toward mutually determined treatment goals and objectives. Will provide screening, intakes, and referrals, and work with youth clients to establish realistic, achievable goals consistent with achieving and maintaining recovery. Develops and implements, based on the assessment, individualized comprehensive treatment plans per Federal/State requirements for all youth clients. Facilitates group sessions for clients using various methods including experiential and outdoor activities, supervises attendance at activities specific to treatment plan, and maintain all client records in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Must be available for some evening and weekend work and occasional multi-day trips with youth.
TO QUALIFY:
Must be a Certified Chemical Dependency Specialist I or CADC1 with at least one year’s paid experience as a chemical dependency counselor and experience with youth Drug and Alcohol programs. Candidates must demonstrate disciplined empathy for alcohol/drug abuse clients and an understanding of the illness concept of alcoholism/drug abuse, plus demonstrate knowledge of AA, NA, Alateen and other support programs.
NARA NW is an Indian-owned and operated Private, Non-Profit, that provides culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives and other vulnerable people.
TO APPLY: Email your cover letter, resume, & salary requirements to jobs@naranorthwest.org or fax to 503-224-4494. NARA requires a minimum of two years sobriety if in recovery and all potential hires are required to pass a pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen and criminal background check.
EOE: within scope of Indian Preference, all candidates receive equal consideration. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).
Excellent benefits - Medical, Dental, 401k match, Paid vacation, and more!
Check out our website: www.naranorthwest.org
Friday, May 20, 2011
Healthy Eating Habits - Contribute to transformation!
We've all heard about the impact of poor nutrition and unhealthy eating. NIYLP has always maintained a healthy nutrition policy as part of programming. Through role model, providing healthy options and education, NIYLP continues this policy at our National Leadership Camp.
Over the past 28 years we've heard youth say, "I never tried that before. I like it" or "Can I make this at home?" or "Do you have directions so my Mom can make this for us?".
We encourage you to be part of this on-going awareness raising and transformation. You can help introduce new foods and healthy eating habits at our 29th Annual Camp by sponsoring a meal for a camper ($8 donation); sponsoring 3 meals plus snacks ($20 donation) or sponsor 3 meals and snacks for 7 days ($75 donation).
We also welcome sponsorship for all meals for 7 days for 140 participants - contact info@niylp.org to help!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
$100 million in Affordable Care Act grants to help create healthier U.S. communities
Is your community or Tribe considering writing a Community Transformation Grant? Be sure to include Project Venture, an evidence-based, healthy life style program for middle and high school aged youth!
Prevention grants to focus on improving health, which can lower costs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today the availability of over $100 million in funding for up to 75 Community Transformation Grants. Created by the Affordable Care Act, these grants are aimed at helping communities implement projects proven to reduce chronic diseases – such as diabetes and heart disease. By promoting healthy lifestyles and communities, especially among population groups experiencing the greatest burden of chronic disease, these grants will help improve health, reduce health disparities, and lower health care costs.
“Community Transformation Grants will empower local communities with resources, information, and flexibility to help make their residents healthier,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “By helping to transform communities at the ground level, these efforts can have a major impact on the health of Americans.”
“It is critical that we sustain our work to develop and spread effective programs that address leading killers like heart disease, cancer, and stroke,” said Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which oversees the Community Transformation Grants program. “These funds will allow us to build on successful programs that have helped people lead healthier lifestyles and help us save millions in health care costs in the future.”
Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes are taking a devastating toll on our nation’s health. Seven of every 10 deaths are from a chronic disease – mostly caused by tobacco use, obesity, poor diet, and too little physical activity. Treatment for people with chronic conditions accounts for more than 75% of the more than $2 trillion spent on annual U.S. medical care costs. Obesity is a significant health care cost driver; in 2008, about $147 billion of medical bills were weight-related.
Consistent with the law, these grants will focus on five priority areas:
1. tobacco-free living;
2. active living and healthy eating;
3. evidence-based quality clinical and other preventive services, specifically prevention and control of high blood pressure and high cholesterol;
4. social and emotional wellness, such as facilitating early identification of mental health needs and access to quality services, especially for people with chronic conditions; and
5. healthy and safe physical environments.
Successful applicants must use evidence-based strategies and ensure that their activities not only have broad population impact, but also help address health disparities. Examples of projects that could qualify for grants include eliminating food deserts and increasing access to healthy food options, including efforts to improve school nutrition or bring healthier food to corner markets in urban areas. Other examples include promoting blood pressure and cholesterol screenings.
Communities may also address additional areas of disease prevention and health promotion that will contribute to the overall goal of reducing chronic disease rates. These areas include adolescent health; arthritis and osteoporosis; cancer; diabetes; disabilities and secondary conditions; educational and community-based services; environmental health; HIV; injury and violence prevention; maternal, infant, and child health; mental health and mental disorders; health of older adults; oral health; and sexually transmitted diseases.
State and local government agencies, tribes and territories, and state and local non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for Community Transformation Grants. At least 20-percent of grant funds will be directed to rural and frontier areas. Applications are due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in July 2011, with awards expected to be announced near the end of summer. The grants are expected to run for five years, with projects expanding their scope and reach over time as resources permit.
The Community Transformation Grants are one piece of a broader effort by the Obama Administration to address the health and well-being of our communities through initiatives such as the President’s Childhood Obesity Task Force, the First Lady’s Let’s Move! campaign, the National Prevention Strategy, the National Quality Strategy, and HHS’ Communities Putting Prevention to Work program. The Prevention and Public Health Fund, as part of the Affordable Care Act, is supporting this and other initiatives designed to expand and sustain the necessary capacity to prevent disease, detect it early, manage conditions before they become severe, and provide states and communities the resources they need to promote healthy living.
For more information about how the Fund is helping promote prevention in every state, visit www.HealthCare.gov/news/factsheets/prevention02092011a.html.
The official funding opportunity announcement for the Community Transformation Grants can be found at www.Grants.gov by searching for CDFA 93.531.
For more information about the grants, visit www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/grants05132011a.html or www.cdc.gov/communitytransformation.
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