Counseling Services
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD):
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) counseling is provided for individuals with FASD and their families to provide hope through education, screening, diagnosing, and making recommendations for effective interventions and treatment.
The Juneau FASD Diagnostic Clinic meets once a month at SEARHC Behavioral Health to diagnose individuals for FASD. The clinic’s interdisciplinary team consists of physicians, psychologists, parent navigators, speech and language specialists, a nurse, physical therapist and a clinic coordinator. Juneau FASD Diagnostic Clinic Referral Form
Preserving Native Families (PNF) Program: Counseling Services
Counseling services are available to Preserving Native Families (PNF) clients who (are referred by PNF Staff) or (request counseling) as well as referrals from OCS, ICWA and other departments in Central Council, including SEARHC and self-referrals.
Both short and long-term counseling services are provided by a masters, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with an educational emphasis on Multi-Ethnic Practices.
Treatment services provided are unique, distinctive and original, integrating Western therapeutic techniques with Native American Spiritual healing practices and Southeast Traditional Tribal Values.
A variety of counseling approaches are utilized such as: play therapy, loss and grief therapy, group therapy, traumatic stress therapy, developmental therapy and collaborative family therapy.
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR)
The Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) Program is a volunteer program that provides a step-by-step individualized plan for tribal members with disabilities when they are made eligible for TVR services. TVR counselors provide the following services:
- Guidance for clients needing help through the vocational rehabilitation process for training.
- Referrals to appropriate employment agencies to ensure they find the best job that suits their skills, abilities, and strengths.
- Counseling when client needs moral support, someone to talk with on basic needs, schooling, issues surrounding alcohol and drug issues; we do refer to professionals to handle their deeper needs as appropriate.
- If needed, clients are referred to paid professionals within the community for up to 7 counseling sessions; the State of Alaska, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (ADVR) also provides another 7 counseling sessions if it is recommended that the client needs these services. These counseling sessions are limited as the client must be ready to train and/or work.
- Counseling with professionals may include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, trauma, etc.
- Working with probation officers on client's aftercare plan when released.
For more information on FASD or PNF counseling services, please contact:
Tribal Family & Youth Services Department
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 #7169 | 907.463.7169 | Fax: 907.463-7343
For more information on TVR services, please contact:
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 #7326 | Local: 907.463.7326 | Fax: 907.463.7357
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