Mission Statement

The mission of Hinn'ah Bits'os Society/Ts'aa' bee na' nitin is to provide an American Indian therapeutic environment that will ultimately lead to an alcohol free lifestyle for Dine' people, as well as other indigenous people.

Hinn'ah Bits'os Society understands that the alcohol and drug dependent, addicted person has to deal with many issues.

Qualified traditional counselors provide the alcohol and drug dependent individuals with culturally sensitive settings.

Range of services: Our program provides up to 56 days of traditional residential treatment divided into 2 phases of 28 days each for men and women from age 19 and up.

Our traditional team guides and directs the chemically dependent relatives on the road to recovery focusing on their physical, mental, and spiritual aspects.

Hinn'ah Bits'os Society/Ts'aa' bee na'nitin welcomes you to a traditional setting and offers you its encouragement to break the cycle of chemical dependency.  It's up to you to open the doors to self-understanding that lead to wholeness.

Activities

Hinn'ah Bits'os Society and Ts'aa' bee na' nitin's unique traditional programs consist of two phases of treatment. The phase of activities and skills have been designed to interest, challenge and motivate the relatives (clients) to actively participate in an integrated program.  As each participant advances through the two phases of treatment, they will be awarded their certificate of participation, depending on the amount of days participated or on conduct.

History

Na'Nizhoozhi Center Inc. (NCI) was established in September 1992 to resolve the problem of Public Intoxication in McKinley County and the City of Gallup, New Mexico.

On May 20th, 1996, Traditional Counselors initially started to talk about a spiritual-based program: The Hinn'ah Bits'os Society (HBS or Eagle Plume Society). HBS is a 24 day Traditional Native American Program which teaches " Client-Relatives" to improve their lives and respect themselves. The City of Gallup helped supply the chained linked fence. Red Rock Chapter helped level the HBS grounds. The Medicine Man Association, Native American Church, Christian values, and an assortment of western therapy procedures.

Hinn'ah Bits'os Society (Eagle Plume Society) refers to the story about the Navajo Twin Warriors taking the journey to visit their father, the Sun. They were seeking Self-identity and knowledge. The Sun father tested the Twins on Self-discipline, Strength, and knowledge to overcome many obstacles, they were about to face. Spider Woman presented them each a sacred Eagle Plume for protection, also as a living guide that foretells of uncertain circumstances.

Ts'aa' bee na' nitin was integrated into Hinn'ah Bits'os Society program on August 1, 2003.

Philosophy

The NCI-Hinn'ah Bits'os Society (Eagle Plume Society), Ts'aa'bee na'nitin (Traditional Navajo Teachings) promote both 

Dine' and Inter-Tribal philosophies and values.  The program goal is to promote healthy behavior through the clanship system K'e) and the Beauty Way Philosophy.  In keeping with the Dine' K'e tradition, both Hinn'ah Bits'so Society (Eagle Plume Society) Traditional Navajo Teaching participants and staff all relate to each other as "Relatives".

We believe that re-kindling K'e between our families and ourselves, nature and the holy ones is essential in achieving "Hozhoo Nahas Dlii" (it has become beautiful again).  This K'e is necessary to "Walk in Beauty upon T;a didiin Beke' Attin" (corn bee na'nitin are committed to not only teaching this way of life, but to protect and preserve this truth by 'walking our talk.' Unlike most treatment programs, HBS/TNT are not a 'one-shot' residential program but is the beginning of a life long journey of healing, empowerment, and resilience.

Session Length: 56 days, 28 days of Hinn'ah Bits'so Society (Eagle Plume Society) and 28 days of s'aa'bee na'nitin (Traditional Navajo Teachings). Relative (client) will not recieve a certificate of completion until completing both HBS and TNT program.  Relatives are allowed to leave in between breaks of program only if approved by referring agencies.  This is a co-ed program.

Accepted Population:  Client-Relatives must be 19 years or older, be interested in Traditional Native American values, and be adapted to our intense group environment.

If you have any questions please call Karen Johnson, NM Intake Clerk for at 505.722.2177 ext. 111

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