TRAP is a residential facility that was organized in 1979 in response to a recognized need in the community for Native American treatment program that would recognize the unique culture experience to be found in the Native American Community.  TRAP is a dual based recovery program.  It has a strong emphasis on both philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous and the traditional spiritual values inherent among Native people.  It is believed that both are necessary for the recovery process to occur.

The Stay at TRAP will be for a period of (90) ninety days.  This period may be extended at the request of the client, in conjunction with staff; social worker and or probation officer approval.  TRAP is a 24hr in house structured program and is not a locked facility, nor does it intend to become one.  The clients are here because they have a strong desire and are committed to confront their problems with alcohol or addiction.  Without commitment, the recovery process cannot and will not occur.

A minimum of 72 hours without using alcohol or other drugs is required before entering the program.  Persons wishing to become participants are requested to have:  Tribal Verification (or descendant of an enrolled member), Social Security Card, Valid Picture Identification, Birth Certificate, Physical to include current TB test (or not older than six months), Hepatitis Panel and Verification of Contract Health Services Eligibility.  (TRAP will not be responsible for any Lab Work, X-Rays or Prescriptions).

Residents are required to participate in daily Rap sessions, 12-Step Study, AA/NA Big Book Study, Anger Management, Journal Writing, Group Sessions, Mediation Sessions in-house and off facility AA/NA Meetings.  A Sweat Lodge is also located on the premises for those who wish to participate.  At no time will any client be coerced in to participating in any spiritual activity that they are not willing to participate in.

Residents can expect to be treated with both respect as well as being a unique individual.  Confidentiality shall be respected among and between staff.  Clients must understand that staff must share their insights into the clients problems if they are to be effective in assisting with the recovery process.  This is not intended to violate confidentiality.