JLWA developed three (3) feasibility study reports to add substance abuse treatment services for tribal youth and adults. The first study looked at planning and developing a new youth residential substance abuse treatment center and adding outpatient substance abuse treatment services to its existing youth outpatient mental health program. The second study considered moving its existing adult outpatient substance abuse treatment program to a new location and changing the client eligibility criteria. The third report provided guidance on how to improve behavioral health screenings in primary care.
The feasibility studies provided an evaluation of the potential impact of proposed behavioral health service options being considered by the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to help them determine which service options to implement. The study described current and proposed services and its impact on the service area. It described existing competition and liability, and offered operational and financial considerations. The study also described the advantages and disadvantages of the current and proposed services and discussed key findings.
Artwork is the report cover. Used actual artwork from the health center that includes employee "hand" painting and salmon relief over cedar blocks.