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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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IHC Resource

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

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5325

Website:

Date/Time:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Location:

IHC Resource

Pathways to Recovery

Providing a safe space for community members contemplating recovery to learn of accessible recovery options. Also, open to community members who want to learn more about the Opioid Epidemic and how it is affecting our local community.

Contact Name:

Luis Ramirez

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 638-1464

Website:

Date/Time:

Third Monday of every month
1:00PM-4:00PM

Location:

IHC Rincon - Dream Weaver Room - 50100
Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
Building B

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, and connection to counseling services.

Contact Name:

Jirrah Paz Bautista, DV/SA Program Coordinator

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5326

Website:

Date/Time:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Location:

IHC Rincon - Dream Weaver Room - 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

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5313

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Date/Time:

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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

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5328

Website:

Date/Time:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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

Website:

Date/Time:

Location:

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

IHC Resource

Tobacco Education Prevention Outreach Cessation (TEPOC) 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, TEPOC
Project Coordinator

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(442) 278-6298

Website:

Date/Time:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00AM-6:30PM

Location:

IHC Rincon - Research & Student
Development Dept. -
50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
Building A

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

Website:

Date/Time:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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

Website:

Date/Time:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

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

Website:

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

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 749-1410, Ext. 5281

Website:

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

Website:

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)

The drum is the heart beat of Mother Earth which brings comfort and safety, all the way back to being in the womb, the sound of the beginning of life.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

Website:

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

Website:

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

Website:

Date/Time:

August 31st, 2025, 5:00PM-8:00PM

Location:

1010 Pauma Reservation Rd, Pauma Valley, CA 92061

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

Website:

Date/Time:

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

Location:

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

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

Website:

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

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

2-1-1

Website:

Date/Time:

24/7

Location:

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

Website:

Date/Time:

24/7

Location:

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

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(877) 698-7838

Website:

Date/Time:

24/7

Location:

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

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(442) 217-9854

Website:

Date/Time:

Location:

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

Community Resource

NA Meetings Near You

Find a Narcotics Anonymous group meeting near you.

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Date/Time:

Various Times

Location:

Various Places

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

Website:

Date/Time:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

Location:

Community Resource

North County AA Meetings

An online list of over 700 AA meetings in North San Diego County each week in 158 locations in 24 cities/regions.

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Date/Time:

Various Times

Location:

Various Places

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

Website:

Date/Time:

24/7

Location:

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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Community Event

Alpine Wellbriety Meeting

A local Wellbriety group meeting held on the Viejas Reservation.

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Date/Time:

Sundays at 12:00PM

Location:

1 Viejas Grade Rd,
Alpine, CA 91901, USA

Community Event

Back Country Book Study AA

A local Wellbriety group meeting held on the Santa Ysabel Reservation.
(Not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous)

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Date/Time:

Tuesdays at 7:00PM

Location:

23013 CA-79,
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

Community Event

Daily Online Wellbriety Circle

An online AA group meeting. Online Zoom ID: 937 307 3090 - Password: 098373

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Date/Time:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 11:00AM

Location:

Online: Zoom

Community Event

Dawn Patrol AA

A morning online AA group meeting. Online Zoom ID: 559 313 027 - Password: 92109
(Not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous)

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Date/Time:

Saturdays at 7:15AM

Location:

Online: Zoom

Community Event

Pala AA Meeting

A local Wellbriety group meeting held on the Pala Reservation.

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Date/Time:

Mondays at 7:30PM

Location:

35955 Pala Temecula Rd,
Pala, CA 92059

Community Event

Recovery from the Heart: Wellbriety Circle

A local HYBRID Wellbriety group meeting, held online and in-person on the Pechanga Reservation.

Contact Name:

Kim Funmaker

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(949) 490-0186

Website:

Date/Time:

Tuesdays at 7:00PM

Location:

12705 Pechanga Rd,
Temecula, CA 92592

Community Event

Recovery on the Rez NA - Pala

A local NA group meeting held on the Pala Reservation.
(Not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous)

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Date/Time:

Thursdays at 7:00PM

Location:

35955 Pala Temecula Rd,
Pala, CA 92059

Community Event

Recovery on the Rez NA - San Pasqual

A local NA group meeting held on the San Pasqual Reservation.
(Not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous)

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Date/Time:

Wednesdays at 7:00PM

Location:

16400 Kumeyaay Way,
Valley Center, CA 92082

Community Event

Red Trail AA

A local AA group meeting held on the Pauma Reservation.
(Not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous)

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Date/Time:

Wednesdays at 7:00PM

Location:

1010 Pauma Reservation Rd,
Pauma Valley, CA 920

Community Event

Rincon Carry The Message AA

A local AA group meeting held at IHC Rincon's Health Center.
(Not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous)

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Date/Time:

Fridays at 6:30PM

Location:

IHC Rincon - Multi-Purpose Room,
50100 Golsh Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
Building B

Community Event

Rincon Fire Station AA

A local AA group meeting held on the Rincon Reservation.
(Not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous)

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Date/Time:

Wednesdays at 7:00PM

Location:

33485 Valley Center Rd,
Valley Center, CA 92082

Community Event

Silver Feathers AA

A local AA group meeting held at the Pechanga Health Clinic.
(Not affiliated with Alcoholic Anonymous)

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Fridays at 7:30PM

Location:

12784 Pechanga Rd,
Temecula, CA 92592

Community Event

Welcome Home NA

A local Wellbriety group meeting held on the Santa Ysabel Reservation.
(Not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous)

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Tuesdays at 7:00PM

Location:

23013 CA-79,
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

Community Event

Wellbriety 12 Step Meetings - Online

An online Wellbriety 12 step meeting through the Online Global Recovery Community. Online at intherooms.com or download the app.

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Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00PM

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Community Event

Wellbriety Talking Circle

A local AA/NA group meeting, facilitated by Inner-Tribal Treatment.

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Mondays at 6:00PM

Location:

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

Community Event

West Coast Wellbriety

A local AA group meeting held at Cannon Park in Carlsbad.

Contact Name:

Janna

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

(760) 808-9059

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Date/Time:

Saturdays at 8:00AM

Location:

Cannon Park
100 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Community Event

Women’s AA Meeting

A local women's AA group meeting held on the San Pasqual Reservation.

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Sundays at 4:00PM

Location:

16400 Kumeyaay Way,
Valley Center, CA 92082

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