If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately.
If you are uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can chat the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.
Community Warm Line, Non-Crisis Line, 541.969.0010
Yellowhawk is committed to the health and wellbeing of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) members and other eligible American Indians/Alaska Natives who rely on health services. Good health is the foundation upon which a strong community is built.
Our philosophy of the K’usiinmí Tawtnúkt “Horse Medicine” Program is to preserve horse tradition and culture through healing and support.
Our vision is to provide a program that incorporates CTUIR horse culture with our Yellowhawk Behavioral Health services. It is our ultimate vision to create a sustainable program for the people of the CTUIR. A program that will develop into a multi-activity facility that promotes horse heritage.
For more information call our Behavioral Health Department at 541.240.8670.
The K’usiinmí Tawtnúkt “Horse Medicine” program is available to eligible patients of Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, Behavioral Health Department.
Chemical Dependency Counselor or Mental Health Therapist to create a treatment plan together. This criteria will measure goals fitted to meet the needs of each patient. Participants must complete all required forms with counselor and submit to designated staff for review prior to the first session.
Horse Medicine is an 8-10 week (session) program and is suitable for individual or group sessions. Program curriculum may include, CTUIR horse history, equine safety, arena duties, and horse activities.
