Community Services

Alcohol and Drug Program

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Alcohol & Drug Program understands that both alcoholism and chemical dependency are diseases that reduce the overall quality of human life. Therefore, it is our mission to provide the intervention and resources necessary to insure a high level of quality care so that the client may progress toward desired goals and recovery. The program originated in 1989 and has faithfully served our nation and surrounding area for over 15 years.

This program's interaction with various agencies, departments and treatment facilities, both in-state and out, helps maximize its effectiveness in providing individual counseling, outreach programs, referrals, assessments and an aftercare group. The program has started a Narcotics Anonymous meeting that meets weekly on Fridays in addition to the weekly AA meeting at the Rock Building on Wednesdays. Other services provided but not limited to are:

• Crisis intervention
• Evaluations with testing,
• Jail visits,
• Transportation to and from treatments centers
• Court services support – working closely with probation and parole.

Our program also works with other state licensed programs. The Staff consists of two state licensed counselors and an office clerk. We are located at 11400 158th road, Mayetta, Kansas 785-966-8350 and fax 785-966-8386

Butch Harrison and Glenn Levier enjoying a meal at the Elder Center.

Elder Center

The program performs a variety of services: delivers meals to homebound seniors around the reservation, serves about 120 meals at the meal site Monday through Friday, and celebrates senior birthdays with one special birthday meal per month. Every Friday, "Grocery Day," seniors are transported to Holton to buy food items. Once a month, coordinators plan a trip to Topeka for shopping and other senior outings. Daily blood pressure and sugar level checks are available from Tribal Emergency Services. The elder center, located at 15372 K Road is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meals served from 11:30 to 12:30.  For additional information contact the senior site director at (785) 966-0040 or fax (785) 966-0052.

Food Distribution Program/Commodity Program

The Potawatomi Nation has been operating a commodity program since early 1980s. The nation will continue to support this basic service to all income-eligible individuals due to the continued need for emergency food service. The service area and eligibility requirements have remained the same: "All income-eligible individuals, Indian or non-Indian, residing within the 11-square-mile Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation will be eligible for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Food Distribution Program. All income-eligible households living off the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation, but within Jackson and Brown Counties, Kansas, in which at least one member of the household must be a member of a recognized Indian nation to be eligible for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Food Distribution Program." For more information call (785) 966-2718 or fax (785) 966-2529.

Parr Ranch

Parr Ranch is an assistance program for recovering alcoholics that stresses increased self-esteem, independence and acceptance. As a "stepping stone" to a productive life free from addiction, the Parr Ranch promotes interaction and sharing. Within this safe environment, individuals can learn more about their own problems from others experiencing similar trials.

In addition to AA meetings, the program encourages participants to heal through involvement in cultural events such as sweats, church services, pow-wows, drum doings and arts and crafts. PARR uses the Medicine Wheel as a basis for intervention. The four facets are Spirituality, Social, Physical and Emotional. For more information call 785-966-3010 or 785-966-3002

Social Services

The PBP Nation created the social services program in June 1999. The department is responsible for providing services that promote family unity with a goal of attaining individual and family self-sufficiency. Services within the department include individual counseling, crisis intervention, financial assistance and alternate resource development. The staff assists in finding an appropriate referral for any services not provided by the department. Some components of the program include Adult Protection, Child Protection, Foster Care Services, Family Preservation, Family Violence Prevention and Social Services. The department also monitors all Prairie Band Potawatomi children, in and out of state custody, under the Indian Child Welfare Act. As with any new program, the department must prioritize its provision of services. Most recently, the program targets the foster care services on the reservation and in the counties surrounding Jackson County. For additional information call (785) 966-2932 or fax (785) 966-2950.

"We Ta Se" American Legion Post 410

The 57 members of American Legion Post 410 met American Legion standards for acceptance and provided proof of Native American Indian blood. The We Ta Se (meaning "Brave" in the Potawatomi language) Color Guard have appeared in several sports events posting the National and American Flags. They have also made numerous appearances at local powwows, groundbreaking ceremonies, funerals, Potawatomi Gatherings, and local parades. Post 410 plays an active role in the community and supports youth activities like youth softball. The post also provides a transportation service for veterans. The group has regular meetings and an office at the new multi-purpose building located north of the O-Ketche-O-Show-Now Center at 15434 K Road. For more information call (785) 966-2580.

Community Health Representative's Program

The CHR program provides services of: home visits, blood pressure screenings, some follow-up care, delivery of medications and assistance with scheduling of medical and dental appointments. To be eligible for services, individual must be an enrolled tribal member of a federally recognized tribe and reside within our service area of Jackson County. The CHR program is located at 11400 158th Road on the east wing of the clinic, Room C120. For any additional information call (785) 966-8360 or fax (785) 966-8389.