Human Services

Office Hours: Monday through Friday,
8am to 5pm
Willow Lodge | Mental
Health | Drug & Alcohol Program
| Domestic Violence | Child
Protection Services | Cal-Works | Other
Services
Administration
Millie Grant, Director, ext 19
Julia McCovey, Deputy Director, ext 21
Shari Hostler, Clerk/Receptionist, ext 10
Mental Health Staff
Karl Fisher, Ph.D, ext 12
Marilyn Fox, MFT, ext 20
Lynne Hornett-Moss, L.M.F.T ext 15
Gerald Drucker, Ph.D, ext 13
Substance Abuse
Rick Cawthorn, Mental Health/Substance Abuse,
ext 14
Dawn Marie Cummings, CSAC II,ext 11
Viva Campbell, SAC, ext 22
Child and Family
Services
Tracy Ward, BA, ext 16
Alex Miyagishmia, Child and Family Services Caseworker,
ext 18
Kimberlee Chiokai, Emergency Response Investigator ext 17
Kimberlee Dodge, CFS Investigator/Emergency Response (Dial
the operator at ext 10 to connect to Kim).
Willow Lodge
Shari Hostler, Resident Assistant II, Willow
Lodge, 625-4010
Kristin Aubrey
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Here for an Emergency Assistance Application
Willow
Lodge Opening Planned for September 1st
MISSION STATEMENT
"Dedicated to promote, develop and maintain the highest
possible level of Mental Health, including a drug free culture among
the service population"
MENTAL HEALTH
The Mental Health Department offers a wide array of
services to meet the needs of the community. These services include
but are not limited to; one on one counseling for children, adolescents
and adults, parenting skills-individual or group sessions, assessment
screenings, referrals, trauma counseling and play therapy.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL
PROGRAM
The Substance Abuse program provides the community
with a number of vital services that include but are not limited to;
One on one counseling for adolescents and adults, screening and testing,
five local AA/NA meetings per week, an intensive Out-Patient Program
which includes prevention, relapse and addiction educational topics.
A new Teen Intensive Out-Patient Program, which meets twice per week.
In addition to these services, counselors from the substance abuse program
offer court advocacy and work with clients and their parole/probation
officers in order to develop the most appropriate treatment and recovery
plans.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Our department currently offers two separate Domestic
Violence Programs for Batterers and their victims.
Peace Offerings
Facilitated by Tina Marler and co-facilitated by James Bear Marler,
Peace Offerings is a state-approved, 52-week domestic violence program
offered every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. A woman’s victim group
is also available every Wednesday at 2pm. Individual counseling and/or
therapy is available if necessary.
Partners Against Violent Endeavors
(P.A.V.E.)- Anger Management classes are provided every Friday evenings
starting at 5pm, with a second session starting at 6:45pm. Classes are
taught by Karen Reipert Jandebeur, MFC, ext 26.
CHILD AND FAMILY
SERVICES
The Child and Family Services/Indian Child Welfare
(ICW) Department, dedicated to protecting Indian families and children
offer many services that include but are not limited to; protection
against abuse and neglect, advocacy in both Tribal and State courts,
Foster Care Licensing, referral and mediation. Child and Family Services
helps families in maintaining a healthy family structure along with
interaction with other agencies to locate resources and programs that
best fit the needs of each individual family and/or child.
OTHER SERVICES
Humboldt Alcohol Recovery Program (HART)
Classes for DUI first and multiple offenders are offered every Monday
at 6pm and Wenesdays at 7pm. Tina Marler, Certified Substance Abuse
Counselor II, from the Division of Human Services, contracted through
Humboldt County, teaches these courses. Tina may be reached at (530)
625-4236 ext 14.
Parole/Probation
Humboldt County Parole and Probation Officers provide scheduled appointments
with area clients at the Division of Human Services Building on Tuesdays
and Thursdays and may be reached at (530) 625-4236 ext 26, (Tuesdays
and Thursdays only).
Court Ordered Community Service Placement
Humboldt County Superior and Municipal Courts have authorized community
services placement through the Division of Human Services.
Click Here for an Emergency
Assistance Application
Cal-Works
The Division of Human Services received a grant from the State Department
of Alcohol and Drug program. The purpose of the grant is to provide
Cal-Works and TANF recipients who are Native American or belong to
a Native American household, with mental health and/or substance abuse
counseling. If you would like to find out more about this program,
please contact the Human Services Department. Paul "Reed"
Elmore, can be reached at ext 18
By June the Human Services Department hopes to
have the Willow Lodge Aftercare Program in place for Native American
Females between the ages of 12 and 17. The program will provide services
to assist these youths in transitioning back into their community
as they continue on their path to sobriety. The residents will be
offered mental health therapy, chemical dependency counseling, cultural
groups, recreation, and aftercare planning. For more information please
contact Fritzie Fernandez-Craft, Willow Lodge Program Director.
P.O. Box 1267, Hoopa, CA 95546
Phone: 530-625-4010 Fax: 530-625-4011
Email: willowlodge4@yahoo.com
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Willow Lodge | Mental
Health | Drug & Alcohol Program |
Domestic Violence | Child Protection
Services | Cal-Works | Other
Services