About Us
OMC Mission Statement
The mission of the Oshki Manidoo “New Spirit” Center is to be a healing place with a holistic approach for Native American youth and non-Native American Youth to begin to embrace healthy behaviors and attitudes that will transform them, their families and communities.
OMC Vision Statement
Youth will return to their community following successful discharge with a new outlook, understanding their importance as an integral part of the larger community, chemical free and able to sustain sobriety and continue their journey toward healthy living.
OMC Program Service Philosophy
The Oshki Manidoo Center is a culturally specific treatment program for Native American and non-Native American youth and their families. Program emphasis includes substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health needs, cultural foundations, physical wellness and strengthening family connections.
Our community connections program forms partnerships with community service providers using a wraparound approach to include elders, mentors, recovery coaches and continuing care to support youth in making healthy lifestyle choices.
Our purpose is to reduce the disproportionate representation of Native American youth in the legal systems and provide a holistic healing, culturally sensitive, treatment-based alternative for a healthy lifestyle.
Location
We are situated in Northern Minnesota on the edge of the city of Bemidji, Minnesota nestled on 40 beautiful wooded acres. Oshki Manidoo Center is centrally located between the three largest Indian reservations in the state.
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