NUI Programs
Community Health Program
The Community Health Care Program provides the following services:
- Outreach and Referral Assistance
- Community Health Services (i.e. Visiting Nurse, Home Health Care, Diabetes Checks, and Elder Visits)
- Transportation Services to Health Care Appointments
- Health Education Activities
- Exercise Program for Adults/Children
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (i.e. Child Wellness Screening and Immunization Clinics)
Diabetes Program
The Diabetes Program offers many services including:
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Support Group and Nutritional Counseling
- Health Risk Appraisal
- Screening/Health Risk
- Nutritional Support
- Workshops/In-Services
Exercise Program
Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. clients have the opportunity to improve their health and well-being with an exercise program that is geared to their individual needs. The Exercise Program offers:
- Certified Exercise Specialists
- Assessment and Evaluation of Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility
- Aerobic and Anaerobic excercise through a program featuring treadmill, weight-lifting, and a combination of other activities
Elder Program
The Happiness for Elders Program is funded by The Division for Aging Services and provides light housekeeping duties along with companionship for N.U.I. clientele. A Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant are available through our Community Health Program to provide limited services. Other services include:
- Housekeeping Services (light)
- Shopping & Bill Paying Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care & Hygiene
- Health Care Advocacy
- Correspondence Assistance
HIV/AIDS Program
The HIV/AIDS Program is sensitive to Native Americans/Alaskan Natives who may be at risk. Our Program offers:
- Outreach Intervention
- Family-Based HIV & Community Program Counseling
- Referrals
- Prevention Education
Education Program
The Education Program provides free services for American Indian/Alaskan Native high school and middle school students. Some of the services offered includes:
- Washoe County School District (WCSD) Indian Education and Assistance
- Educational Advisement
- Personal and Social Growth
- Career Exploration
- Cultural Activities
- Parent Committees
- College Search
- Financial Aid (assist w/application)
- Pell Grants (assist w/application)
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Mental Health Program
The Mental Health Program provides outpatient behavioral health services to individuals and families. Services include:
- Group Counseling
- Culturally Relevant Workshops
- Outreach Activities
- Case Management
- Referral Assistance
- Anger Management
- Parenting Classes
- Domestic Violence
- Grief and Loss Counseling
Substance Abuse Program
Substance Abuse Prevention, Education, and Outpatient treatment services are available to the Urban Indian community. Services include:
- Assessments
- Educational Sessions
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Treatment Outreach
- Referral Services
Suicide Prevention Program
NUI was awarded a grant through I.H.S. for the Methamphetamine Suicide Prevention Initiative. NUI will be working in the community to provide education and awareness regarding suicide. The programs will work with youth and the community to provide prevention programs, training, awareness, and positive activities for the entire community. A calendar of future events, activities, and trainings will be posted.
Domestic Violence Program
The Victims of Crime Program provides the following services:
- Advocacy on Behalf of Victims
- Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance/Referral
- Food, Clothing, and Employment Assistance
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Outreach and Referral Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Legal Consultation and Advocacy