United Indian Health Services

United Indian Health Services offers two outpatient levels of care to meet people where they are in the recovery process. The standard Outpatient Program provides ongoing support for individuals who have achieved initial stability and are focused on maintaining sobriety and building long-term recovery skills. For those who need more intensive engagement, the IOP delivers a structured treatment experience that goes deeper without requiring an inpatient stay.

This continuum of outpatient care is particularly well-suited for people transitioning from residential treatment or those who need a robust recovery framework while continuing to live at home. UIHS's Behavioral Health team works with clients on individualized plans that account for substance use alongside co-occurring conditions such as trauma and PTSD — two factors that frequently drive relapse when left unaddressed in a recovery program.

A defining feature of the UIHS substance use program is its integration of co-occurring disorder and dual diagnosis treatment. Many people entering recovery carry histories of trauma or PTSD, and treating addiction without addressing those underlying conditions can undermine long-term sobriety. UIHS confirms both trauma/PTSD and co-occurring disorders as part of its treatment scope, reflecting a clinical understanding that recovery often requires more than addressing substance use alone.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the confirmed therapeutic method used in the program. CBT is a well-established approach that helps individuals recognize the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — skills that translate directly into the daily work of maintaining sobriety and navigating life after treatment.

United Indian Health Services has built its outpatient program to serve a wide range of adults. The program explicitly includes services for men, women, seniors and older adults, individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and those participating through court referrals. This breadth of population focus reflects a commitment to reducing the barriers that often keep underserved groups from accessing quality substance abuse treatment.

Telehealth services further extend that reach, allowing clients to engage with their outpatient program remotely when in-person attendance isn't possible. Accepted payment sources — Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and state insurance — mean that cost is less likely to stand between someone and the recovery support they need. Saturday hours add another layer of accessibility, accommodating people whose work or family obligations make weekday-only scheduling difficult.

United Indian Health Services is located at 1600 Weeot Way in Arcata, California, with clinic hours running Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The center can be reached by phone at (707) 825-5000, and additional information about behavioral health and substance use treatment services is available at uihs.org.

For individuals and families in Humboldt County evaluating outpatient or intensive outpatient options as part of a longer-term recovery plan, UIHS offers a clinically grounded program with flexible access, broad insurance acceptance, and a treatment model that accounts for the full complexity of recovery — including trauma and co-occurring mental health conditions.