SACRED PATH TO RECOVERY PROGRAM

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Reclaiming Wellness Through Indigenous Wisdom

PROGRAM ESSENCE: Sacred Path to Recovery weaves traditional knowledge with contemporary healing approaches to address substance use disorders in Native communities. This 8-week journey creates lasting transformation through ceremony, cultural reconnection, and community support.

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR AGENCIES:

• Average cost per participant: $2,000

• Compared to:

  • Standard residential treatment: $14,000-$27,000

  • Emergency room visits: $3,500 per incident

  • Incarceration costs: $3,200 per month

• Documented 76% reduction in crisis service utilization

AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION: This program aligns with SAMHSA's 2025 Indigenous Health Initiative and qualifies for:

• IHS Behavioral Health Integration funding

• ARPA Tribal Recovery Extension grants

• BIA Wellness Sovereignty allocations

FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS:

TRIBAL AGENCY PACKAGE:

• Investment: $24,000 (serves up to 12 participants)

• Includes: Full 8-week program, all materials, facilitator training, implementation manual, evaluation tools, and one year of consultation support

• Grant Alignment: Pre-written grant language and budget justifications provided for SAMHSA, IHS, and BIA funding streams

• ROI Documentation: Outcomes tracking system with quarterly reports for funding justification

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MODEL:

• Investment: $18,000 (serves up to 12 participants)

• Resource Exchange Option: Reduce cost to $12,000 with provision of:

  • Meeting space for 8 weeks

  • Local food preparation support

  • Community outreach assistance

  • Elder participation from your community

LEADERSHIP PREVIEW OPPORTUNITY:

• 50% Discount: First-time tribal partners receive 50% off ($12,000) when leadership agrees to:

  • Participate in a 3-hour introduction workshop

  • Share program outcomes (anonymized) for research

  • Provide testimonial upon successful implementation

  • Host one community presentation

VIRTUAL ADAPTATION:

• Investment: $16,000 (serves up to 12 participants)

• Digital Sovereignty: Secure, tribally-controlled platform

• Materials: Medicine bundles shipped to all participants

• Support: Virtual technical assistance for participants

• Enhancement: Optional in-person opening/closing ceremonies ($3,000 additional)

WHAT TRIBAL AGENCIES RECEIVE:

• Comprehensive implementation manual with cultural protocols

• Staff training for sustainable program delivery

• All ceremonial and program materials

• Outcome measurement tools aligned with grant requirements

• Documentation for third-party billing where applicable

• Quarterly consultation calls for ongoing support

MEDICINE WHEEL WELLNESS PROGRAM

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Sustainable Healing Through Seasonal Wisdom

PROGRAM ESSENCE: Medicine Wheel Wellness provides ongoing cultural support and ceremonial practice through a year-long journey around the medicine wheel. Monthly gatherings focus on different aspects of healing, creating sustainable recovery through cultural reconnection.

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR AGENCIES:

• Annual cost per participant: $1,800

• Compared to:

  • Ongoing outpatient services: $4,800 annually

  • Medication management: $3,600 annually

  • Repeated crisis interventions: $7,000+ annually

• Documented 68% improvement in wellness indicators

AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION: This program aligns with the 2025 Federal Recognition of Traditional Healing Practices Act and qualifies for:

• CMS Traditional Healing Reimbursement Initiative

• HRSA Community Wellness Integration funding

• ACF Family Preservation grants

FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS:

TRIBAL AGENCY ANNUAL PROGRAM:

• Investment: $36,000 (serves up to 20 participants for full year)

• Includes: 12 monthly full-day gatherings, all materials, seasonal ceremonies, implementation guide, and staff training

• Grant Alignment: Compatible with new CMS Traditional Healing billing codes

• Documentation: Outcomes tracking system with quarterly reports

SEASONAL IMPLEMENTATION:

• Investment: $10,000 per season (3-month commitment)

• Resource Exchange Option: Reduce cost to $7,500 per season with:

  • Ceremonial ground access

  • Local medicine gathering assistance

  • Community feast support

  • Documentation of traditional outcomes

LEADERSHIP INTEGRATION PACKAGE:

• 50% Discount on First Season: $5,000 when tribal leadership commits to:

  • Participating in one full seasonal cycle

  • Hosting community wisdom-sharing gathering

  • Supporting program evaluation efforts

  • Exploring sustainable funding mechanisms

VIRTUAL CIRCLE OPTION:

• Investment: $24,000 annually (serves up to 20 participants)

• Includes: Monthly virtual ceremonies, digital teaching portal, seasonal medicine kits shipped quarterly, and bi-weekly support circles

• Enhancement: Optional quarterly in-person gatherings ($2,500 each)

WHAT TRIBAL AGENCIES RECEIVE:

• Seasonal implementation guides with cultural protocols

• Staff capacity building for program sustainability

• All ceremonial and program materials

• Evaluation tools aligned with Indigenous wellness metrics

• Traditional healing documentation templates

• Monthly consultation for program adaptation

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INDIGENOUS FAMILY HEALING PROGRAM

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Restoring Kinship Systems Across Generations

PROGRAM ESSENCE: Indigenous Family Healing addresses intergenerational impacts of substance use through family-centered healing practices. This 12-week program brings together multiple generations to restore kinship bonds, heal historical trauma, and create sustainable family wellness.

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR AGENCIES:

• Cost per family: $5,000

• Compared to:

  • Family separation costs: $25,000+ per child

  • Multiple family members in treatment: $30,000+

  • Ongoing child welfare involvement: $15,000+ annually

• Documented 83% improvement in family functioning

AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION: This program aligns with the 2025 Family First Prevention Services Act amendments and qualifies for:

• ACF Tribal Family Healing grants

• OJJDP Intergenerational Wellness funding

• IHS Family Systems Recovery allocations

FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS:

TRIBAL AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION:

• Investment: $30,000 (serves 4-6 families)

• Includes: Complete 12-week program, all materials, family assessment tools, implementation guide, and staff training

• Grant Alignment: Pre-written language for Family First Prevention Services Act funding

• Sustainability: Train-the-trainer component for ongoing implementation

COMMUNITY HEALING CIRCLE MODEL:

• Investment: $24,000 (serves 4-6 families)

• Resource Exchange Option: Reduce to $18,000 with:

  • Family recruitment assistance

  • Community space provision

  • Cultural knowledge contribution

  • Local Elder participation

LEADERSHIP FAMILY HEALING INITIATIVE:

• 50% Discount: First implementation at $15,000 when tribal leadership commits to:

  • Identifying key families for pilot program

  • Participating in evaluation process

  • Hosting community healing gathering

  • Exploring sustainable funding mechanisms

VIRTUAL FAMILY CIRCLE:

• Investment: $22,000 (serves 4-6 families)

• Includes: Weekly virtual sessions, shipped family healing kits, private family portals, and Elder virtual home visits

• Enhancement: Optional in-person family retreat ($5,000 additional)

WHAT TRIBAL AGENCIES RECEIVE:

• Comprehensive family healing implementation manual

• Staff training in Indigenous family systems approaches

• All ceremonial and program materials

• Family assessment and outcome measurement tools

• Documentation templates for funding requirements

• Six months of implementation consultation

CREATIVE FUNDING SOLUTIONS FOR 2025-2026

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TRIBAL-FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP OPTIONS

INNOVATIVE GRANT STRATEGIES:

• Braided Funding Model: Template for combining IHS, SAMHSA, and BIA funding streams

• Multi-Agency Proposal: Pre-written language for cross-departmental applications

• Tribal Opioid Response Adaptation: Guidance for modifying existing TOR grants

• American Rescue Plan Allocation: Templates for remaining ARPA fund utilization

THIRD-PARTY BILLING SOLUTIONS:

• CMS Traditional Healing Codes: Implementation guide for new 2025 billing codes

• Medicaid Tribal Consultation: Support for advocating service inclusion

• Behavioral Health Integration: Documentation templates for billable services

• Telehealth Reimbursement: Guidance for virtual service billing

COMMUNITY-BASED FUNDING APPROACHES

SOVEREIGNTY-CENTERED MODELS:

• Tribal Enterprise Allocation: Framework for using tribal business revenues

• Wellness Tax Initiative: Model legislation for community wellness funding

• Traditional Medicine Cooperative: Structure for sustainable program support

• Tribal College Partnership: Integrated education and healing program model

RESOURCE EXCHANGE SYSTEMS:

• Community Contribution Model: Framework for reducing costs through:

  • Traditional food contributions

  • Ceremonial ground access

  • Elder teaching exchanges

  • Community volunteer support

  • Apprenticeship opportunities

SLIDING SCALE & SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS

ACCESSIBLE PRICING STRUCTURE:

• Community Member Rates: Reduced individual pricing with tribal referral

• Family Bundle Discounts: Multi-participant household pricing

• Elder/Youth Sponsorship: Pay-it-forward model for priority populations

• Service Exchange: Reduced rates for those contributing to program sustainability

SCHOLARSHIP FUND DEVELOPMENT:

• Corporate Indigenous Initiative Funding: Proposal templates for corporate sponsors

• Private Foundation Partnerships: Pre-written language for foundation grants

• Community Fundraising Framework: Models for local support generation

• Alumni Contribution Circle: Structure for graduate-supported scholarships

THE MEDICINE OF RECIPROCITY

My commitment to this work goes beyond business transactions. I believe in creating relationships of genuine reciprocity that honor both the sacred nature of these teachings and the economic realities we all face.

RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED APPROACHES:

• Initial consultation at no cost to explore alignment

• Customized program design based on community needs

• Flexible payment schedules that respect tribal budget cycles

• Ongoing support beyond formal program completion

SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS:

• Training community members for program continuation

• Building local capacity for ceremonial leadership

• Creating documentation that remains with the community

• Establishing medicine gardens for ongoing access

TRANSPARENT INVESTMENT: Your investment supports:

• Fair compensation for Elders and knowledge keepers

• Sustainable harvesting of ceremonial medicines

• Scholarship fund for individuals without agency support

• Ongoing research and program improvement

• Youth cultural immersion opportunities

"These programs represent more than services—they are pathways back to the wisdom our communities have always held. In this challenging political climate, I am committed to finding creative ways to make this medicine accessible while ensuring knowledge keepers are properly honored for their gifts. Together, we create models of healing that honor our past while securing our future."

NEXT STEPS:

• Schedule a no-cost consultation to discuss your community's specific needs

• Receive a customized implementation proposal aligned with available funding

• Explore resource exchange possibilities specific to your community

• Develop a timeline that respects your community's readiness and capacity

Contact me directly at casandrastouder@gmail.com to begin the conversation.

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IMPLEMENTATION CONSIDERATIONS

IN-PERSON PROGRAM LOGISTICS

COMPREHENSIVE COST ANALYSIS:

• Facilitator Travel: $650-950 per trip depending on location

• Accommodation Needs: $120-180 per night for rural locations

• Per Diem Expenses: $76 daily for meals and incidentals

• Materials Transport: $200-400 per program for shipping ceremonial items

THE IRREPLACEABLE VALUE OF PRESENCE:

• Direct transmission of ceremonial knowledge

• Physical connection to medicines and elements

• Community healing through shared experience

• Embodied learning that digital cannot replicate

• Sacred space creation in your community

HYBRID IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS:

• Opening/closing ceremonies in-person with virtual components between

• Regional gathering points for shared virtual experiences

• Rotating in-person visits with ongoing virtual support

• Community facilitator training with virtual expert guidance

VIRTUAL PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS

DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY MEASURES:

• Tribally-controlled data storage

• End-to-end encryption for ceremonial livestreams

• Indigenous-led platform development

• Culturally-appropriate privacy protections

TECHNOLOGY ACCESS SUPPORT:

• Device lending program for participants

• Internet connectivity solutions for rural areas

• Technical support hotline for participants

• Printed guides for digital navigation

MEDICINE INTEGRATION:

• Seasonal medicine kits shipped to participants

• Virtual medicine gathering guidance

• Local plant relationship building

• Community connection points