I am hoping to visit and meet with leaders at two addiction recovery centers that focus on treatment of Native American populations. I'm interested in visiting these centers to gain a better understanding of what is working well and in what areas there is a need for improvement in the treatment of rural and chronically underserved populations, such as the tribes that live on this reservation. In my work with Dr. Warren Bickel, I have been pursuing a line of research on how to improve addiction treatments for rural and underserved populations. To date, this line of research has focused primarily on individuals in Appalachia and I am interested in comparing addiction treatment between these two similar, yet distinct, groups. Approval through the BEST program would allow me to visit and meet with the leaders of these centers, providing me with an invaluable experience to inform my program of research as well as hands-on professional development experience in collaborating with culturally and racially diverse populations. 

I’ve identified and corresponded with two possible recovery centers, the Eastern Shoshone Recovery Center and White Buffalo Recovery Center that serve the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes, respectively. Both of these treatment centers are located on the Wind River Indian Reservation in western Wyoming. I will already be in Denver, CO around this time for the American Psychological Association annual conference and these rural recovery centers are about a 5-hour drive away. I'm requesting funds for a rental car from Sunday July 31st to August 3rd (~$200), lodging in the area (~$200) and meals (~$100). Thank you very much for your consideration!

Please note that these are small, local recovery centers and they do not have websites, but I have provided the most informative links available below: 

http://treatment-facilities.healthgrove.com/l/18513/Shoshone-Tribal-Health-Department

http://www.wellness.com/dir/2903576/uncategorized/wy/arapahoe/northern-arapaho-nation-white-buffalo-recovery-center#referrer