Indigenous People’s Day

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Health disparities are especially prevalent within Indigenous communities based on systemic oppression. I wanted to provide resources for access to care, as well as resources to highlight Indigenous Peoples’ work related to mental health and healing. This is by no means a comprehensive list and I want to encourage you to look for more, if this is interesting to you.

Portland Area Resources:

• NAYA - Native American Youth and Family Center

• NARA - Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest

• Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

US/Canadian Resources:

• Indian Health Services

• One Sky Center

• WeRNative - services and resources for/by Native Youth

Books, Websites, and Media:

• Indigenous Story Studio

• Indigenous Mental Health & Research: Recommended Texts

I also want to encourage you to see whose land you’re on. My practice is located on Clackamas land.

As always, take what is helpful and leave the rest. I hope you have the week you need.