activities · 29
what they do
direct service · 29
- Behavioral Health Services Indigenous Cultural Healing ProgramsDelivers culturally relevant behavioral health services for Native American and Alaska Native individuals and families, incorporating traditional practices such as talking circles. Includes personalized counseling, substance use recovery treatment, clinical process groups, and assessments.
- Behavioral Health and Substance Use Services Indigenous Cultural Healing ProgramsDelivers culturally relevant behavioral health services for Native American and Alaska Native individuals and families, incorporating traditional practices such as talking circles. Includes personalized counseling, assessments, treatment activities, clinical process groups, and substance use recovery support.
- Community Health Representative Program Indigenous Health Services IntegrationDelivers health promotion and disease prevention services to American Indians and Alaska Natives through community health representatives, including health screenings, education, case management, and home visits.
- Community Health Representative Program Indigenous Health Services IntegrationDeploys community health representatives to deliver health promotion, disease prevention, basic health screenings, health education, case management, and home visits to American Indians and Alaska Natives in Lake County.
- Community Nutrition and Garden Program Community Garden Programming with EducationOperates the LCTHC Family Garden Club, an organic garden project running annually from May to October to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for the Native community.
- Comprehensive Pain Management Acupuncture and Integrative Pain TherapyProvides integrated pain management services including chiropractic care, acupuncture, and behavioral health support in Lakeport and Clearlake.
- Dental Services Comprehensive Dental Care ServicesProvides full family dental services for patients of all ages using state-of-the-art equipment, electronic health records, and x-rays.
- Diabetes and Chronic Disease Prevention ProgramsOffers culturally-based diabetes wellness classes and a 16-week Diabetes Prevention Program for Native American clients. Includes weekly education sessions, cooking demonstrations, health coaching, and incentives for improvements in A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
- Emergency and Urgent Care Services Integrated Behavioral Health ServicesProvides face-to-face emergent medical, pediatric, obstetric, and dental services as needed.
- Immunization Services Seasonal and Pandemic Vaccine AdministrationProvides flu shots to all patients as part of preventive care.
- LCTHC Family Garden Club Community Garden Programming with EducationOperates an annual organic garden project from May to October to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for the Native community.
- Pediatric Health Services Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareProvides comprehensive pediatric care for children from newborn to 18 years old, including well-child visits, developmental screenings (ASQ), ADHD evaluations, breastfeeding education, nurse visits, acute illness management with RN triage, and access to advice nurses by phone during business hours. After-hours registered nurse coverage is also available for pediatric patients.
- Pediatric Health Services Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareProvides comprehensive pediatric care including well-child visits, developmental screenings (ASQ), ADHD evaluations, immunizations, acute illness treatment, and child health education for children from newborn to 18 years old. Includes breastfeeding education, nurse triage, and after-hours RN coverage via phone.
- Pharmacy Services Community Pharmacy ServicesOperates two pharmacy locations in Lakeport and Clearlake, offering medication dispensing, delivery services, and mail-back envelopes for safe disposal of expired or unwanted medications.
- Pharmacy Services Community Pharmacy ServicesOperates two pharmacy locations in Lakeport and Clearlake, providing medications with a preference for generics, mail-back envelopes for safe disposal, and medication delivery to patients.
- Preventive Health Screenings Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesProvides annual retinal eye screening services for diabetic patients, with a $10 gift card incentive for Native diabetic patients who complete the scan.
- Preventive Health and Community Wellness ProgramsOffers diabetes prevention and wellness programs including a 16-week Diabetes Prevention Program and 8-week culturally-based diabetes classes with health coaching, cooking demonstrations, and incentives for clinical improvements. Provides annual retinal eye screenings for diabetic patients with incentives.
- Primary and Chronic Care Management Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareDelivers primary medical care for acute illnesses and injuries, and ongoing management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Includes annual screening exams, health education, and continuing care for long-term health needs.
- Primary and Chronic Disease Management Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareDelivers primary medical care for acute illnesses and injuries, and manages chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Includes ongoing care through child exams, immunizations, health education, annual screenings, and medication management with a preference for generic drugs.
- Referral Services for Specialty CareAssists eligible Native American patients with payments for medical and dental services not available at Lake County Tribal Health by referring them to outside providers.
- Referral Services for Specialty CareAssists eligible Native American patients with payments for approved medical and dental services not available at Lake County Tribal Health by referring them to outside providers.
- Specialty Clinical ServicesOffers chiropractic care, physical therapy, pain management, wound consultation, and acupuncture services. Chiropractic services are available in Lakeport on Tuesdays and Thursdays and in Clearlake on Fridays. The wound consultation clinic operates in Lakeport on Fridays by appointment.
- Specialty Medical and Dental Services Chiropractic and Musculoskeletal Therapy ServicesOffers face-to-face emergent and non-emergent specialty services including OB/GYN, dental care, chiropractic care, physical therapy, pain management, and wound consultation. Services are delivered in Lakeport and Clearlake with specific days for chiropractic (Tuesdays/Thursdays in Lakeport, Fridays in Clearlake) and wound clinic (Fridays in Lakeport).
- Telehealth and Non-Emergent ConsultationsProvides non-emergent medical, dental, pediatric, obstetric, behavioral health, and human services via phone encounters, including access to advice nurses and outreach therapy.
- Telehealth and Non-Emergent ConsultationsProvides non-emergent medical, dental, behavioral health, and human services consultations via telephone, including nurse advice lines, therapy, and outreach counseling.
- Transportation and Enrollment Support ServicesProvides transportation services and MediCal enrollment assistance exclusively for pre-screened members of Local 6 tribes in Lake County, including PRC partnership services.
- Transportation and Enrollment Support ServicesProvides transportation services and PRC partnership/MediCal enrollment assistance exclusively for members of Local 6 tribes within Lake County.
- Women’s and Reproductive Health ServicesProvides comprehensive women's health services including OB/GYN care, contraception and birth control (including IUD and implant placement), prenatal and postpartum care, childbirth education classes, case management for high-risk pregnancies, in-house OB/GYN diagnostic ultrasounds, and certified lactation and breastfeeding education.
- Women’s and Reproductive Health Services Comprehensive Prenatal & Postpartum Support ServicesProvides full-spectrum reproductive and women’s health services including prenatal and postpartum care, contraception (IUD and implant placement), lactation education, childbirth education classes, and in-house OB/GYN ultrasounds. Offers case management for high-risk pregnancies.
strategies · 39
how they think
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- Benefits navigation for insurance enrollment benefits_navigationRequires patients to apply for Medicare, Medi-Cal, or other coverage—or obtain a formal denial—before qualifying for PRC assistance, supporting long-term access to care.
- Benefits navigation for insurance enrollment benefits_navigationRequires patients to apply for Medicare, Medi-Cal, or other coverage—or obtain a formal denial—before qualifying for PRC assistance, supporting access to existing benefits.
- Call-first protocol for service access call_first_protocolRequires patients to call prior to seeking care for emergent medical, behavioral health, or enrollment services to streamline access and ensure appropriate triage.
- Call-first protocol for service access call_first_protocolRequires patients to call prior to seeking care for emergent medical, specialty, or enrollment services to streamline access, reduce wait times, and ensure appropriate triage.
- Case management for high-risk pregnancies case_management_modelUses a case management model to provide coordinated support and monitoring for patients with high-risk pregnancies, improving maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Case management for high-risk pregnancies case_management_modelUses a case management model to support patients with high-risk pregnancies, ensuring coordinated, individualized care and improved maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Community Health Worker model for care access community health worker modelEmploys Community Health Representatives to bridge communication between clinical services and patients, improving access, trust, and continuity of care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Community-based multidisciplinary care team community-based_multidisciplinary_careUtilizes a multidisciplinary team of clinical and support staff trained and committed to delivering integrated, community-responsive care in a local context.
- Community-based multidisciplinary care team community-based_multidisciplinary_careUtilizes a multidisciplinary team of clinical and support staff trained and committed to delivering integrated, community-responsive care in a primary care setting.
- Culturally relevant care for Native populations culturally_relevant_careIntegrates traditional practices and culturally appropriate methods into behavioral health and primary care services for Native American and Alaska Native communities to improve engagement and effectiveness.
- Culturally relevant care for Native populations culturally_relevant_careIntegrates traditional practices and culturally relevant approaches into behavioral health and primary care services for Native American and Alaska Native communities to improve engagement and effectiveness.
- Digital prescription refill system digital_refill_systemEnables prescription refills via a mobile app to improve patient convenience, reduce administrative burden, and support medication continuity.
- Digital prescription refill system digital_refill_systemEnables convenient prescription refills through a mobile app, improving medication adherence and reducing administrative burden.
- Family systems approach in behavioral health family_systems_approachUses a family systems approach to address how substance use disorders affect extended family networks and relational dynamics, promoting broader healing and support.
- Family systems approach in behavioral health family_systems_approachApplies a family systems framework to treat substance use disorders by addressing impacts on extended family and relational networks, not just the individual.
- Family-equivalent standard in treatment family-equivalent_careRecommends treatments using a family-equivalent standard to ensure clarity, efficiency, and high-quality care that patients can easily understand and follow.
- Family-equivalent standard in treatment family-equivalent_careRecommends treatments using a family-equivalent standard to ensure clarity, efficiency, and high-quality care that patients can understand and follow.
- Generic-first pharmacy dispensing generic_first_pharmacyPrioritizes dispensing FDA-approved generic medications to reduce patient costs unless clinically contraindicated, increasing affordability and access to essential medicines.
- Generic-first pharmacy dispensing generic_first_pharmacyPrioritizes dispensing FDA-approved generic medications to reduce patient costs, unless clinically contraindicated or restricted by prescriber or law.
- Insurance access maximization insurance_accessWorks with virtually any insurance plan to maximize patient benefits and ensure access to affordable, quality health care regardless of payer.
- Insurance access maximization insurance_accessWorks with virtually any insurance plan to help patients maximize their benefits and access affordable, quality care.
- Integrated lifecycle approach to women’s health lifecycle_women_s_healthProvides comprehensive women’s health services that span pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages within an integrated care model.
- Integrated lifecycle approach to women’s health lifecycle_women_s_healthProvides comprehensive, integrated care across the full reproductive lifecycle—from pre-conception through postpartum—to support continuity and holistic health outcomes for women.
- Integrated medical and behavioral health for chronic pain integrated_medical_behavioral_healthAddresses chronic pain through a model that simultaneously treats both the medical and psychological aspects of pain, improving holistic outcomes.
- Integrated medical and behavioral health for chronic pain integrated_medical_behavioral_healthAddresses chronic pain through an integrated model that simultaneously treats both the medical and psychological components, improving holistic outcomes.
- Lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention and management lifestyle intervention for diabetes preventionImplements structured lifestyle coaching in nutrition, physical activity, and stress reduction to prevent and manage diabetes, particularly among Native American clients.
- Lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention and management lifestyle intervention for diabetes preventionImplements structured coaching in nutrition, physical activity, and stress reduction to prevent and manage diabetes through sustainable lifestyle change.
- Patient-centered dental care delivery patient-centered careDelivers dental care using trained, community-committed staff and advanced clinical techniques, centered on the individual needs and preferences of patients.
- Patient-centered dental care delivery patient-centered careDelivers dental care that is patient-centered, using skilled, community-committed staff and advanced clinical techniques to meet individual needs.
- Payor of last resort funding policy payor_of_last_resortOperates as the payor of last resort by requiring patients to exhaust all other insurance or benefit options before accessing PRC funding, ensuring efficient use of limited resources.
- Payor of last resort funding policy payor_of_last_resortOperates as the payor of last resort by requiring patients to exhaust all other insurance or benefit options before accessing PRC-funded services, ensuring efficient use of limited resources.
- Phone-based telehealth and outreach delivery telehealth_outreach_modelDelivers human services, therapy, and counseling exclusively through phone-based encounters to increase accessibility for remote or underserved clients.
- Phone-based telehealth outreach model telehealth_outreach_modelDelivers human services, therapy, and counseling exclusively through phone-based encounters to increase accessibility for remote or underserved populations.
- Provider coordination for prescription management provider_coordinationCoordinates directly with healthcare providers to ensure prescriptions are processed accurately and promptly, improving medication access and continuity of care.
- Provider coordination for prescription management provider_coordinationCoordinates with external healthcare providers to ensure prescriptions are processed accurately and promptly, improving medication adherence and continuity of care.
- Trauma-informed behavioral health services trauma_informed_careApplies trauma-informed principles across behavioral health programming to create safe, supportive environments that recognize and respond to patient trauma histories.
- Trauma-informed behavioral health services trauma_informed_careImplements trauma-informed principles across behavioral health programming to create safe, supportive environments that recognize the prevalence and impact of trauma.
- Triage-based care access for pediatric patients triage-based care accessUses registered nurse triage to manage acute pediatric visits when standard appointments are unavailable, ensuring timely access to care while maintaining clinical safety.
- Triage-based care access for pediatric patients triage-based care accessUses registered nurse triage to manage acute pediatric visits when standard appointments are unavailable, ensuring timely and appropriate care for children in need.
named programs · 19
what they call their work
Behavioral Health Department
Provides culturally relevant comprehensive services including traditional practices, adult and family behavioral health therapy, SUD services, and children’s treatment services.
Behavioral Health Services
Provides culturally relevant counseling, therapy, and support for substance use disorders, trauma, and mental health for Native American and Alaska Native individuals; includes individual, family, and group therapy
Community Health Representative Program
Provides health promotion, disease prevention, basic health screenings, health education, case management, and home visits for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Lake County
Comprehensive Healing and Pain Management Program
Offers chiropractic care, acupuncture, and chronic pain behavioral health services; addresses both physical and psychological components of chronic pain
Dental Care
Full family dental services for all ages, including emergency appointments and state-of-the-art equipment with electronic records
Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
16-week program promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent diabetes through weight loss, increased physical activity, and stress management; led by trained lifestyle coaches and dietitians
Diabetes Wellness Classes
A series of culturally-based classes for Native American clients with Diabetes, including education, cooking demos, medical guidance, and incentives for health improvements.
Diabetes Wellness Program
Eight-week culturally-based classes for Native American clients with diabetes, including education, cooking demos, healthful meals, and medical support; offers incentives for health improvements
Eye Screening Clinic
Annual retinal eye scans for diabetic patients; offers $10 gift card incentive upon completion
Hinth'el Diabetes Action Council (HDAC)
Community and staff council focused on improving access to diabetes education and care; developing a Diabetes Action Plan
LCTHC Family Garden Club
Organic garden project running May–October to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for the Native community
Medical Services
Full range of primary care including women’s health, OB/GYN, lactation, pain management, wound care, and treatment for acute and chronic conditions
Obstetrics
Full-scope prenatal and postpartum care, well-women exams, contraception, infertility evaluation, menopausal counseling, and childbirth education
Obstetrics Services
Provides counseling and care during pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, well-women's exams, gynecology, menopausal counseling, infertility evaluation, and various diagnostic and treatment services.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits from newborn to 18 years, developmental screenings, immunizations, acute care, and referrals; includes ASQ screenings and ADHD evaluations
Pharmacy Services
Full-service pharmacy offering generics, medication consultations, mail-back disposal, delivery, and refill app; serves native patients and LCTHC employees
Public Health & Outreach
Focuses on health promotion and disease prevention, including diabetes services, community health representative programs, and a family garden club.
Purchased Referred Care (PRC)
Assists eligible Native American patients with payments for approved medical and dental services not provided at LCTHC; requires referrals and exhaustion of alternate resources like Medi-Cal
Recovery & Support Services
Offers alcohol and other drug recovery services, including relapse prevention, treatment planning, wellness participation, aftercare, personalized counseling, assessments, and talking circles for American Indian/Alaska Native patients.
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Blue Shield of CA Government — Accepted insurance provider for pharmacy services
- Easter Seals Partner — Refers pediatric patients to Easter Seals for specialized services.
- Hinth'el Diabetes Action Council Coalition — Collaborative body co-led by LCTHC and community members to improve access to diabetes education and care and implement a Diabetes Action Plan.
- Lake County Behavioral Health Crisis Line Partner — Collaborates with or refers to county behavioral health crisis services.
- Lake County Child Abuse Hotline Partner — Collaborates with or refers to child abuse reporting and support services.
- Lake County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline Partner — Collaborates with or refers to domestic violence and sexual assault support services.
- Lake County Suicide Prevention Partner — Collaborates with or refers to local crisis services for suicide prevention support.
- Medi-CAL Government — Accepted insurance plan for pharmacy services
- Medi-Cal Government — PRC program requires patients to apply for Medi-Cal or obtain a valid denial before receiving assistance.
- Medicare Government — PRC program requires patients to apply for Medicare before qualifying for assistance.
- Medicare Part D Government — Accepted insurance plan for pharmacy services
- PRC Partner — Partnership for providing MediCal enrollment services to Local 6 tribal members.
- RCRC Partner — Refers pediatric patients to RCRC for specialized services.
- Specialty Care Partner — Collaborates with Specialty Care services for coordinated patient care