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Mental Health + Addiction

Providing counseling, therapy, and support programs to address mental health challenges and substance use disorders, promoting recovery and resilience.

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

This daylong course provides tools to community members who would like to support people struggling with mental health challenges.

Contact Name:

Ethan Carr, Health Educator

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Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5325

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Date/Time:

Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

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IHC Resource

Peace Between Partners

A variety of Services: Supportive services for victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and/or missing or murdered indigenous people; Court Accompaniment; Assistance with Protective and/or Temporary Restraining Orders (PRO/TRO); Community Resource Referrals/Letters of Support

Contact Name:

Jirrah Paz Bautista, DV/SA Program Coordinator

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5326

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Date/Time:

Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - Tribal Family Services Dept. - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, Building B

IHC Resource

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)

The keys to preventing suicide are in recognizing the signs and guiding people to support. QPR trainings teach these skills. Cabrini Loredo (ZSI Program Coordinator) and Ethan Carr (Health Educator) are QPR Trainers. Contact Cabrini to schedule your free QPR training

Contact Name:

Cabrini Loredo, ZSI Program Coordinator

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Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5313

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IHC Resource

REZolution

REZolution promotes healthy self-expression and destigmatizes talking about mental health and receiving services to support it. You can practice positive coping skills, practice culture, and attend youth-led community showcase events through REZolution.

Contact Name:

Joseph Ravago, REZolution Project Coordinator

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Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5328

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Date/Time:

Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - Research & Student Development Dept. - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, Building A

IHC Resource

Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Aftercare (SAPTA)

SAPTA aims to reduce substance abuse among AI/AN populations through community outreach, Family Wellness Nights, and cultural wellness trainings. It provides access to culturally appropriate resources such as Drum Group, Talking Circles, Wellbriety, Sweats, and grief workshops like Mending Broken Hearts.

Contact Name:

Cabrini Loredo

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5313

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Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - Behavioral Health Dept. - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, Building B

IHC Resource

TEPOC (Tobacco Education Prevention Outreach Cessation) Program

Thinking about quitting commercial tobacco? Call or text TEPOC! TEPOC aims to reduce availability and exposure to commercial tobacco products. We offer free 1-on-1 counseling, Sacred Breath Circles (supportive discussion space), and resources for adults quitting smoking or vaping.

Contact Name:

Chase Kornacki

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Contact Phone:

(442) 278-6298

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Date/Time:

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-6:30PM

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IHC Resource

Tribal Opioid Response Program - TOR

TOR focuses on opioid prevention and outreach. Also providing recovery support services for individuals in active recovery. TOR can make referrals to treatment options offered at IHC like Medication Assisted Treatment.

Contact Name:

Luis Ramirez

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 638-1464

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Date/Time:

Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - Behavioral Health Dept. - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, Building B

IHC Resource

Zero Suicide Initiative (ZSI)

The Zero Suicide Initiative guides health care systems in implementing the Zero Suicide Toolkit to improve patient safety and prevent suicide. It involves QPR training, Community Advisory Boards, implementation teams, and real-time EPIC data review for better patient care. Aiming for the goal of zero suicides.

Contact Name:

Cabrini Loredo

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5313

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Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - Behavioral Health Dept. - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, Building B

IHC Event

988 Conference - 2nd Annual

Save the date for our 2nd Annual Tribal 988 Response Conference at the Pala Casino Event Center... Stay tuned! More details to come!

Contact Name:

Joyce Llanos, 988 Project Coordinator

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749 1410 Ext. 5203

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Date/Time:

Monday September 8 & Tuesday September 9, 2025

Location:

Pala Casino Event Center, 11154 CA-76, Pala, CA 92059, USA

IHC Event

Afternoon of Wellness

Come join IHC for an exciting afternoon of crafting, healthy eating, informative educational presentations, and lively conversation.

Contact Name:

Sonia Eagleton, Elder Navigator

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Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5281

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Date/Time:

SY 1st Tuesday of month, 12:00pm-2:00pm; Pala Last Tuesday of month, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location:

IHC Santa Ysabel Health Center 110 1/2 School House Canyon Rd, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070; Pala Housing Resource Center, 35990 Pala Temecula Rd, Pala, CA 92059

IHC Event

IHC Community Sweat

A way to reconnect with the Creator and purify your mind, body, and spirit. Join us for this sacred ritual of prayer and healing.

Contact Name:

Paul Gonzalez, CADAC II, ICADC

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5403

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Date/Time:

1st and 3rd Mondays, 6:00PM-8:00PM (potluck to follow)

Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - Behavioral Health Dept. - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, Building B

IHC Event

Many Nations Spirit Singers (Drum Group)

Each Participant to bring their own folding chair, hand drum, rattle, drum stick or clacker.

Contact Name:

Paul Gonzalez, CADAC II, ICADC

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5403

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Date/Time:

2nd and 4th Mondays, 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - Courtyard outside of Building B - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082

IHC Event

Mending Broken Hearts Grief & Loss Workshop

Mending Broken Hearts is a workshop rooted in Indigenous wisdom, helping participants heal from grief, loss, and intergenerational trauma

Contact Name:

Cabrini Loredo

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5313

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Date/Time:

Workshop July 28, 29, 31 (9am - 4pm) Follow up August 4, 11, 18 (1pm - 3pm); Workshop November 3, 5, 6 (9am - 4pm) Follow up November 10, 17, 24 (1pm - 3pm)

Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - Behavioral Health Dept. - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, Building B

IHC Event

Opioid Awareness Walk

The 5th annual Opioid Awareness Walk will be on August 31st, 2025 . August 31st is also Opioid Awareness Day.

Contact Name:

Luis Ramirez

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 638-1464

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Date/Time:

August 31st 2025 5pm-8pm.

Location:

Pauma Valley, CA 92061, USA

IHC Event

SAPTA Family Wellness Night

SAPTA Family Wellness Nights fosters family connection and wellness while aiming to reduce substance abuse in AI/AN communities. The event includes dinner, educational talks from SUD counselors, crafts, games, and is free and open to everyone.

Contact Name:

Cabrini Loredo

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5313

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Date/Time:

Next one: May 14, 5pm - 7:30pm

Location:

100 School House Canyon Rd, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070, USA

IHC Event

Wellbriety Group (Native 12-step program)

a Traditional Native version of the well-known 12 Step Program, which relates to the Medicine Wheel process, focused towards offering a program which respects Native Culture.

Contact Name:

Paul Gonzalez, CADAC II, ICADC

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5403

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Date/Time:

Wednesdays, 5:00PM-6:15PM

Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - Behavioral Health Dept. - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, Building B

IHC Event

Youth Change Makers Focus Groups (Phase 1)

We are advisory group for Native youth ages 14-25 to collaborate on culturally relevant and age-appropriate mental health messaging. The messaging will aim to normalize mental health conversations, foster awareness of available behavioral health services, and inspire help-seeking behavior amongst youth.

Contact Name:

Kamaile Elderts

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 468-8969

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Date/Time:

Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month

Location:

Indian Health Council, Inc. - 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, Building A

Community Resource

2- 1- 1 San Diego Phone

It provides mental health crisis intervention, information, and referral to mental health services in San Diego County. Calls are FREE and answered by trained professionals. 24/7 stigma-free phone service. 2- 1-1 serves the entire population of San Diego County

Contact Name:

2- 1- 1 San Diego Phone

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Contact Phone:

2-1-1

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Date/Time:

24/7

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Community Resource

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

A FREE 24-hour hotline available if you or someone you know is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Press 1 for a dedicated line for veterans and their families.

Contact Name:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

988

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Date/Time:

24/7

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Community Resource

Courage to Call 24/7 helpline

Courage to Call is a free, confidential, veteran-staffed 24/7 helpline dedicated to assisting active duty.

Contact Name:

Courage to Call

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Contact Phone:

(877) 698-7838

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Date/Time:

24/7

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Community Resource

Inner-Tribal Treatment

The goal our providers at Inner-Tribal Treatment will be to sustain a holistic approach to care that is non-judgmental, and person centered. The focus of balancing the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual may include the blending (or weaving) of traditional, cultural and evidence-based practices. Setting goals and objectives to improve health, wellness and rehabilitation from a client's substance use disorder developed under the guidance of a counselor

Contact Name:

Intake Counselor

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Contact Phone:

(442) 217-9854

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Location:

16160 CA-76, suite 401 Pauma Valley, CA 92061, USA

Community Resource

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego: Helpline

County-wide, confidential, family and peer-staffed support phone line for individuals with mental illness and their loved ones. Provides non-crisis phone support, referrals, increases knowledge of mental illness, resources, and related issues.

Contact Name:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego: Helpline

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(619) 543- 1434

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Date/Time:

Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

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Community Resource

San Diego Access & Crisis Line (ACL)

The San Diego Access and Crisis Line serves as a suicide prevention/intervention hotline. It provides mental health crisis intervention, information, and referral to mental health services in San Diego County.
Calls are FREE and answered by trained professionals.
24/7 stigma-free phone service

Contact Name:

San Diego Access & Crisis Line

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(888) 724-7240

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Date/Time:

24/7

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Community Resource

Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL) Warmline

SOSL provides self-help support groups for those who have lost a relative or friend through suicide.

Contact Name:

Survivors of Suicide Loss

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(619) 482-0297

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