(All Services Require Tribal Verification Or Enrollment Documents)

Case Management

Public Health Nurse Case Management is available for all clients. Needs will be evaluated with a face to face visit by a PHN. With teamwork and collaboration a treatment plan will begin. The PHN will direct appropriate referrals based on a complete medical and social history that follows the treatment plan. Family Advocacy is an intricate part of the case management and advocacy, assistance is available for Healthy Families and other insurance applications, emergency food, clothing, and transportation.


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Medical

Primary medical care if provided through contract services throughout
the communities served. With friendly and knowledgeable staff,
we are confident that reliable and competent care will be received
by our clients.


Vision

Regular eye exams and spectacles if needed are provided
by local contract optometrists. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff
will leave clients confident and satisfied. Pre-screening is done in
the AIHPB office.



Dental


Regular dental exams and cleaning are essential for healthy teeth and gums. AIHPB's goal is for each client to have at least an annual dental visit for these services. Primary dental care is provided through contract services throughout the communities served. X-rays, general cleaning, extractions, and emergency case are provided routinely. Other services will provided according to acuity and need per dental policy.


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Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical services are provided by local contract pharmacists. Their competent and friendly staff offers exceptional services including information and education. Prescription referrals will be made for generics when possible and within the scope of AIHPB Medication Policy taken acuity into consideration.


Diabetes

Like other chronic illness, diabetes poses a wide range of problems for patients and their family members. These include pain, hospitalization , changes in lifestyle and vocation, physical disabilities, and threatened survival. Direct psychological consequences can arise from any one of these factors, making it harder for patients to treat their diabetes and research has shown this disease to be hereditary. AIHPB's goal is prevention through education. Screenings, education, supportive equipment, and referral are used to delay complications of diabetes.


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Mental Health/Substance Abuse

This department offers individual and group counseling, referrals when necessary to link clients to appropriate programs/agencies for treatment. Outpatient programs include: case management, prevention and intervention activities, traditional talking circles, 12 Step Program, anger management, parenting and neglect. Focus is to maintain a cultural and spiritual approach in gaining self-sufficiency, as well as learning to manage anger and stress.



Tribal Verification &
Enrollment Documents

Services


In order to be eligible for services,
you must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Be a documented member of a federally recognized tribe.

  • Have a Certified Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

  • Be listed on the California Judgment Roll.

  • Be a descendant of any of the above (with proof) limited to three generations.

You must also bring in:

 1) Picture ID
2) Social Security card
 3) Birth Certificate
 4) Proof of Income
  • Ages 0-18 also require birth certificates and immunization records.
American Indian Health Project Bakersfield
1617 30th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Non-Profit Organization Under IRS Code 501(C)(3)

Phone#(661) 327-4030
Fax#     (661) 327-0145

Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
& 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.