M A Y 2 0 1 6 H I A n e w s l e t t e r HELENA INDIAN ALLIANCE M.I.P CLASS/HELENA INDIAN ALLLIANCE The Helena Indian Alliance Chemical Dependency Department is now offering a Minor in Possession (M.I.P) course. The course will offered in two 3-hour class periods. Time and date to be determined. The fee is $100, this fee is non-refundable. Information courses will adhere to the Montana Department of Transportation Law as identified in Section 45-5-624 Montana Code Annotated If there are any questions regarding this educational course, please feel free to contact Ben Horn, LAC at (406) 449-5796 ext. 111 A.C.T. Prime for Life Course & Assessment TACO THURSDAY Authentic Indian Tacos at the Helena Indian Alliance Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $6.00 Located in Gym South Entrance Cycle 5 Thursdays for May/June 05/26/2016 06/02/2016 06/09/2016 06/16/2016 M.I.P Class, Taco Thursday, Big Sky Board Meeting, Prime for Life 1 Calendar 2 Join us at our next Big Sky Meeting on May 11, 2016 @ 5:30 p.m. Bring the family and come enjoy a night with Keeping our community strong. *Dessert contest will be held* Anger management course 3 Medicaid update, Women's Wellness Fair 4 Drug Testing, Queen City Car Show 5 Montana Clean Air Indoor Act Q&A 6 International Traditional Games Society, GONA 2016 living in two worlds 7
MAY 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Walk-In Clinic 8:30 am-9:30 am 3 4 Anger MGT Class 5:00-6:30 5 Tacos 11-1 6 7 5:30 7 p.m. 8 AA 10 A.m. Mother s Day 9 Walk-In Clinic 8:30am-9:30am 5:30 7 p.m. 10 11 Big Sky Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. Building & Fundraising Committee meets at 5:00 p.m. Anger MGT Class 12 Tacos 11-1 13 14 5:00 6:30 p.m. 15 AA 10A.m. 16 Walk-In Clinic 8:30am-9:30am 17 18 Anger MGT Class 5:00-6:30 p.m. 19 Tacos 11-1 PFL 5:15-8:15pm 20 21 Armed Forces Day 22 AA 10A.m. 23 Walk-In Clinic 8:30am-9:30am 24 25 Anger MGT Class 5:00 6:30 p.m. 26 Tacos 11-1 PFL 5:15-8:15pm 27 28 Queen city Car show 8 a.m.- 5p.m. 29 AA Page 2 10A.m. 30 Closed For Memorial Day 31
Anger Management Course Do you have feelings of anger? Are you Court ordered? We are here to help! The Anger Management course offered through the Helena Indian Alliance will consist of 40 hours of education. The cost of the program is $250.00. $125.00 will be due upon the time of registration and the remaining balance on or before completion of course. Which is non-refundable You may be ordered through the court and also may take the class for your own personal growth to increase understanding and learn better ways to handle anger in a positive way, which can also lead to a more healthier and stress free life. To sign up for classes visit the administrative office. We are unable to sign anyone up for these classes by phone or email. We however can except court orders through fax or by mail. Don t let anger get in the way of your happiness We are located at 501 Euclid Ave Helena, MT 59601 Phone: (406)442-9244 Fax: (406)449-5797 Page 3
Medicaid update: Everyone can apply for Medicaid any time during the year. Medicaid includes DENTAL and VISION coverage! Due to huge changes, you may be eligible for Medicaid this year even if you weren t eligible in the past. We strongly encourage everyone to apply for the new Medicaid! If you have questions about your current Medicaid status and benefits, you can call the Montana Medicaid Helpline at (888) 706-1535. Assistance is available Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Affordable Care Act (ACA) update Although Open Enrollment for ACA health insurance is closed, you can apply or make updates anytime if you have a Life Change such as a change in your income, moving, having a baby, getting married or divorced, or getting released from incarceration. If you are a member of a Federally Recognized Tribe, you can apply and make changes to your ACA health insurance once a month, any time during the year. How can you apply for Medicaid and/or Affordable Care Act help in paying for health insurance? Online application: Go to www.healthcare.gov Phone application: Call (800) 318-2596. Assistance is available every day, 24-hours a day. In-person help: Call Helena Indian Alliance at 442-9244 x127 and make an appointment with Julie. Coming In June The Helena Indian Alliance, along with the Leo Pocha Clinic, is hosting a Women s Health Fair. Friday June 3rd, 2016 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Where: 501 Euclid Ave, Helena MT 59601 A variety of booths and services will be offered. We are teaming up with other businesses to empower women to take control of their health and enjoy a more active and fit lifestyle. Look to see what booths will be at the Health Fair in June s Newsletter!!! Bring your girlfriends to this Free event We will have Free Healthy Snacks, Door prizes, & Raffle Page 4
DRUG TESTING The Leo Pocha Clinic is excited to now offer enhanced drug screening capabilities through the Millennium Health company. Through this service, our medical providers can test for over 95 different drugs and metabolites for prescription drugs and illicit substances, including emerging substances of abuse such as synthetic cannabinoids (Spice) and cathinone (Bath Salts). These tests are much more sensitive than the point of care tests used in the past, and can provide invaluable clinical data to inform on-going treatment and medication management for patients. Test results are typically obtained within 1-2 days of collection of the urine or saliva sample. Please contact the clinic with any questions about this new drug testing service (406)449-5796. We look forward to working with you. A sliding fee scale is utilized for uninsured individuals and financial assistance is available for testing through Millennium Health. The Leo Pocha Clinic serves Native American and non-native patients and accepts private insurance. Concessions Available Queen City Car Show Saturday May 28, 2016 To be held at the Helena Indian Alliance Registration 8:00am to 12:00pm Car show 12:00pm to 4:00pm Awards at 4:30pm Registration Fee: $10 for first car/ 5$ for each additional car Admission is free for spectators! For more information: Show Chairman, Buzz 458-5524 Daniel Pocha 443-7522 Darcy O Dell 439-7590 Page 5
Montana Clean Indoor Air Act Q&A Q: What is the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act? A: The Clean Indoor Air Act is a Montana state law that requires all enclosed public places and workplaces in Montana to be smoke free as of October 1, 2009. Q: Who passed this law? A: The Montana legislature enacted the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act in 2005. Q: What is an enclosed public place? A: An enclosed public place means an indoor area, room, or vehicle that the public is allowed to enter or that serves as a place of work. Enclosed public places include but are not limited to bars, casinos, restaurants, stores, public and private offices, health care facilities, public transportation, business vehicles, and public schools. Q: What is a place of work? A: A place of work means an enclosed place where one or more individuals are required to be as part of their job. Q: Are there any exceptions to the law? A: Yes. The law does not apply to: Private residences, unless the residence is used as a day care, an adult foster care home, or a health care facility. Private vehicles. Hotel rooms designated as smoking rooms. Currently, a hotel may designate no more than 35 percent of its rooms as smoking rooms. Sites used in connection with the practice of cultural activities by American Indians in accordance with the American Indian Religious Freedom Act. Q: Why is the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act important? A: The act protects each individual s right to breathe clean air, and it protects public health. In 2006, the U.S. Surgeon General declared, there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke. Exposure to secondhand smoke causes lung cancer and other fatal and debilitating diseases. It also damages infants and children s health. Smoke free laws like Montana s reduce heart attack incidence by at least 19 percent. Youth interested in GONA we will be having a meeting on May 12 to go over specifics of the camp. We need to bring a gift for a traditional game competition, a flag or shield to represent us as Helena natives. There will be snacks and drinks. Applications are due on May 13 th! Page 6
International Traditional Games Society Presents 2016 Traditional Native Games Certification Clinics May 4-6, Pictograph State Park, Billings, MT Levels I & II June 7-9, Glacier Park Lodge, East Glacier park, MT Levels I-II-III June 13-15, Crow Agency, Montana Levels I & II July 19-21, Northern Cheyenne, Lame Deer, MT Levels I & II August 18-20, Crow Agency, Montana, Level III and Horse Culture Level I Registration: $250 For Clinics 2nd native Games Conference June 9 & 10, East Glacier Park Lodge Registration:$150 Advanced registration is recommended. For More Info, Call 406-226-9141 Or visit Www.traditionalactivegames.org Supplies for crafting the game pieces will be provided GONA 2016 Living in Two worlds June 13-15, 2016 At the Flathead Lake camp Located on the Flathead Reservation. FOCUSING ON THE TOPIC OF GENEROSITY MASTERY INTERDEPENDENCE BELONGING IF YOU ARE A YOUTH OR KNOW OF A YOUTH AGES 13 TO 18 WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN ON THIS YEARS CAMP The camp is FREE for youth to attend, Transportation will be provided! Please contact Quincy 406-442-9244 Ext 107 or QBjornberg@helenaindianalliance.com May 2016 page 7
501 Euclid Ave. Helena, MT 59601 www.helenaindianalliance.com Building & Fundraising Committee May 11, 2016 5:00p.m. Big Sky/Board meeting will be May 11, 2016 5:30 p.m. Next Big Sky/ Board Meeting will be held on June 8, 2016