HB Treatment offers addiction and mental health care for Native Americans with culturally aware therapy, support, and healing programs.
Who We Treat: Native Americans
Treatment Options for Native Americans
Restoring Spirit and Strength: Addiction Help for Native Americans
Addiction and mental health struggles continue to touch many Native American families, often as a result of historical trauma, poverty, and too few places to turn for care. These challenges don’t just affect individuals—they ripple through entire communities. At HB Treatment Center in Huntington Beach, CA, we stand with Indigenous people by offering care rooted in respect and cultural connection.
If you or someone you love is caught in the grip of addiction, you’re not alone. We understand the importance of honoring tradition while providing real, meaningful support. Our programs are welcoming spaces where Indigenous clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal.
Every person’s path is personal. That’s why HB Treatment offers addiction support specifically for Native Americans—treatment that respects your story and builds strength from cultural roots and community bonds. We invite you to reach out. Healing begins when we walk together. Contact HB Treatment today!
Addressing a Community in Crisis: Why Do Native Americans Struggle with Addiction?
For many Native Americans, addiction isn’t simply about substances—it’s rooted in layers of generational pain. The loss of ancestral lands, erasure of cultural practices, and disruption of family bonds have left lasting scars. These experiences influence how people cope, often pushing them toward harmful patterns in search of relief or meaning. Addiction can be a quiet cry for connection, safety, and recognition. The statistics are troubling:
- Alcohol-related deaths among Native Americans are five times higher than the general U.S. population.
- Native American youth are more likely to use illicit drugs than their peers.
- Communities often lack sufficient access to quality mental health or substance abuse treatment.
These aren’t just numbers—they represent real people, real pain, and real stories passed down through generations. Behind each statistic is a family who has faced the ripple effects of colonization, forced boarding schools, broken treaties, and cultural erasure. These painful legacies have left many Indigenous individuals navigating addiction and mental health challenges without the support they deserve.
The reasons for Native Americans struggling with addiction are layered: lack of access to mental health care, ongoing discrimination, community disconnection, and a deep sense of loss all contribute. Addiction is often a reflection of that loss—a way to cope with wounds that haven’t fully healed, and a search for identity, comfort, and a place to belong.
What Do Native Americans Believe About Healing?
Healing in many Native American cultures means restoring a deep sense of harmony—not just treating symptoms or removing substances. It reflects the need to care for the whole person: mind, body, spirit, and connection to community. This kind of healing often involves family, spiritual leaders, and traditional ceremonies that strengthen cultural identity and belonging. It’s a process that honors history, shared experience, and the sacred bond between people and the natural world.
For many, healing involves:
- Reconnecting with ancestral traditions
- Participating in spiritual rituals such as sweat lodges or talking circles
- Emphasizing balance between personal wellness and community harmony
- Recognizing the sacredness of nature, land, and lineage
Unfortunately, many conventional treatment programs overlook the cultural values that are central to true healing. At HB Treatment, we do things differently. We believe that honoring traditions isn’t an option—it’s essential. Our team works closely with clients to create space for spiritual practices, family involvement, and cultural connection. Whether that means incorporating traditional ceremonies, involving community elders, or simply making room for conversations about heritage, we strive to offer care that feels familiar, safe, and meaningful.
Is Drug Use High in Indigenous Communities?
Addiction remains a serious public health concern in many Indigenous communities. From rural reservations to urban neighborhoods, the impact of drug use is significant and often compounded by limited resources and geographic isolation.
Unfortunately, drug use is high in indigenous communities. Substance use disorders—especially involving methamphetamine, opioids, and alcohol—continue to affect Native populations disproportionately.
- Studies show that Native American adults are more likely to report past-year drug use than other ethnic groups.
- Young Native individuals face some of the highest rates of early exposure to substances.
- Alcohol abuse is also widespread, leading to severe physical and emotional consequences.
These issues don’t happen in isolation—they’re tied to real-life struggles like poverty, unstable housing, unsafe environments, and not having care that truly sees or respects Indigenous culture. Many families are doing their best with limited resources, facing daily stress that makes it hard to heal. At HB Treatment, we don’t point fingers. We’re here to listen, to walk alongside each person, and to help rebuild lives through care that values culture, dignity, and hope.
Native Americans and Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction among Native Americans is one of the most pressing issues tied to substance abuse today. Behind the statistics are countless individuals and families dealing with the daily toll of excessive alcohol use. It has led to rising cases of liver disease, physical harm, emotional trauma, and lives cut short far too soon. Many turn to alcohol not out of recklessness, but out of pain, grief, or a need to numb what hasn’t been spoken. In Native communities, where resources can be scarce and trust in healthcare systems is often fractured, this crisis continues to grow quietly but urgently.
Why is alcohol such a prevalent issue?
- It’s readily available in many areas with limited access to healthier outlets.
- It’s often used as a coping tool in the face of trauma and poverty.
- Cultural disconnection and feelings of isolation can fuel misuse.
At HB Treatment, we offer support for alcohol addiction that combines evidence-based therapy with cultural sensitivity. We do not generalize or stigmatize. Instead, we provide tools for recovery that align with each individual’s background and beliefs.
Whether someone needs detox, therapy, or long-term support, we help Indigenous people address addiction at its core.
What Treatment Does HB Treatment Offer for Native Americans?
At HB Treatment, we know that healing looks different for everyone. What helps one person may not work for another—and that’s okay. Every story matters here. For Indigenous clients, addiction treatment should respect identity and heritage. Our programs are built to accommodate these essential values, creating an inclusive, compassionate space.
HB Treatment provides:
1. Individualized Treatment Plans
Every client receives a customized care strategy that considers their mental, physical, emotional, and cultural needs. We don’t rely on generic paths—we create healing plans that reflect the client’s voice, beliefs, and goals.
2. Trauma-Informed Therapy
Given the intergenerational trauma common in Native American populations, we provide specialized therapy focused on trauma recovery, grief support, and emotional expression.
3. Group Sessions and Cultural Connection
Clients benefit from group therapy that fosters connection and encourages shared healing. Where appropriate, groups are structured to allow Indigenous clients to reflect on cultural identity and communal healing traditions.
4. Medication Management
For those who require it, our medical staff provides careful medication support for both addiction and mental health concerns—always with respect for personal and cultural preferences.
5. Mental Health Support
Why do Native Americans struggle with mental health? The reasons vary, but include historical trauma, isolation, and lack of mental health resources. Our clinical team offers therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and dual diagnoses in a non-clinical, welcoming atmosphere.
We believe healing is possible when the treatment environment feels safe and respectful. For Indigenous clients, that starts with being heard and seen in their full identity.
Our Commitment at HB Treatment
At HB Treatment Center, we see the person behind the pain. Our care begins with respect—for culture, for history, and for every lived experience that shapes who someone is. For Native Americans who are living with the weight of addiction, alcohol abuse, or emotional distress, we offer more than a program—we offer a space to be heard, valued, and supported without judgment. Here, healing is personal, and your identity is always honored.
- A safe and respectful environment
- Therapists trained in cultural responsiveness
- Access to traditional healing practices upon request
- Clinical excellence combined with genuine compassion
We believe addiction treatment should give people their power back. It’s not just about diagnoses—it’s about recognizing someone’s story, roots, and potential for growth. At HB Treatment, we’re not above or ahead—we’re beside every person, helping them find strength, dignity, and peace as they heal in their own way.
Reach Out to HB Treatment Today!
Indigenous people have shown resilience through centuries of challenges. But no one should face addiction or mental health issues alone. At HB Treatment, we’re proud to offer support to Native Americans with respect, compassion, and culturally aligned care.
If you or a loved one is seeking help, we invite you to reach out to HB Treatment today! Our team is here to listen and guide you toward recovery that feels safe and supportive.
FAQs
Due to intergenerational trauma, cultural disconnection, and limited access to care, many Native Americans face higher risks of substance abuse.
Healing is viewed as holistic, involving balance between mind, body, and spirit, and often includes traditional practices like ceremony and community support.
We offer trauma-informed therapy, individualized treatment plans, group sessions, and medication support—always with respect for cultural values.
Yes. Many Indigenous communities experience elevated rates of drug and alcohol use due to systemic inequality and lack of accessible resources.
Historical trauma, isolation, poverty, and cultural loss contribute to mental health challenges in Native communities, making targeted support essential.