The Problem: Native American women face extreme violence and overdose rates, fueled by harmful policies—demanding community-driven, culturally rooted solutions

Native American women face disproportionately high rates of violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. They also experience the highest overdose death rates in the country. Crises are on the rise as deadly fentanyl overdoses sweep through unsuspecting communities. These crises are exacerbated by harmful federal policies and practices that have persisted for generations. Addressing these barriers requires comprehensive efforts centered on community empowerment, cultural resilience, and meaningful engagement with Native perspectives and priorities. 

The Solution: Culturally-Centered Healing and Recovery

Mother Nation’s Spirit Journey Village is expanding its successful recovery program to provide culturally supportive, safe housing for Native women. By combining cutting-edge clinical practice with traditional teachings, we inspire women to reclaim their spirit and cultural identity. Native women need wrap-around recovery services and cultural healing for themselves and their families in a trauma-informed Native-led setting. Mother Nation is poised to significantly expand its successful recovery program into the Spirit Journey Village – – increasing capacity over five-fold. With culture at the center of recovery-focused safe housing, women and families heal. Life gets better.