American Indian Changing Spirits

American Indian Changing Spirits operates a comprehensive residential treatment facility in Long Beach, CA, specializing in culturally-relevant substance use disorder recovery for Native American and Indigenous individuals. With 25 years of dedicated service to Native communities, the organization combines evidence-based clinical treatment with traditional healing practices to address the whole person. The facility offers a 24/7 residential program featuring individual counseling, medication-assisted treatment, case management, and discharge planning services. Programming includes culturally-attuned activities such as sweat lodges, talking circles, beading and sewing circles, gardening with Indigenous plants, and connections to local pow wows and Native cultural events. Additional services encompass group counseling, education programs, narcan distribution, harm reduction practices, linkage to talk therapy and psychiatry, and recreational activities with peer support. American Indian Changing Spirits accepts multiple payment options including Los Angeles County Medi-Cal, Tribal funding, and private pay arrangements, ensuring accessible treatment for the greater Los Angeles area. The organization maintains CARF accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, reflecting rigorous standards for care, safety, and effectiveness. As a non-profit provider contracted with SAPC, the facility welcomes individuals of all genders and backgrounds, offering ADA accommodations and translation services. The clinical team, supported by a Native American Board of Directors, provides professional treatment while honoring cultural and spiritual practices essential to sustainable recovery.