We're Here to Help!
Our Center and dedicated staff help our clients with basic needs such as meals, food banks, clothing, and much more. AICC’s most valuable resource is its relationships. The staff, clients, partners, volunteers, and other supporters are the foundation of the Center’s work. Together, these relationships create a sense of belonging for urban-based Native people living in the greater Spokane area.
Social and economic Resources
Family Services
We offer crisis intervention and case management for elders and families. An extensive information of local network resources for referral used to assist those in need of comprehensive services to help clients with basic needs. This service is solely supported by community donations.
Food Bank
2nd Harvest Food Bank provides food every week. We serve all persons in the Spokane areas well as American Indian Families.
Computer Access
Computer access available for online job search, resume preparation and job-related printing available with permission from front desk receptionist. Time limit is requested to show courtesy of sharing equally of computer use for all clients.
Senior Lunches
Meals on Wheels serves senior lunches on Tuesday and Thursday @ 11 :00 am.
Working Families Tax Credit Outreach program
To see if you qualify, go to Washington State Department of Revenue. For additional information contact us at the AICC.
Cultural Program and Services
Goodheart Behavioral Health:
Substance Abuse
Goodheart Behavioral Health provides Adult Intensive Outpatient substance use disorder treatment. Substance Abuse assessments (18 years and older), can enroll into Outpatient Treatment (OP). ASAM Criteria Level 1, sessions two hours per week and (IOP) ASAM Criteria Level 2.1 with sessions six hours per week. Referral assistance with admission into other facilities for Inpatient Treatment, work with Court ordered deferred prosecutions. Aftercare/ Relapse Prevention Program is available for adults who have completed Inpatient, Out-patient, and Intensive Outpatient programs needing continued care and support.
Goodheart Behavioral Services
Outpatient services will use a person-centered, holistic model of care to assist individuals 18 and older who are experiencing mental health issues. Assessment of individual Mental, Emotional, Physical and Social needs and treatment planning in individual or group therapy session. Psychiatric medication management pending program approval. All GoodHeart Behavioral Health/Mental Health services and treatment levels utilize culturally appropriate assessments, group and individual therapy sessions, and Native focused psycho education classes. Most insurances are accepted or sliding fee scale of payment.
Indian child welfare
Provides advocacy and support for Native American families and children at risk and/or involved with DCYF and local Tribal CPS. We will find support services within AICC and network for services of unmet needs with housing, utilities, transportation, financial income, food, and medical benefits, substance abuse, needs for assessments, in/out patient treatment services. We will refer client to obtain legal assistance through Northwest Justice Project. Educate families of DCYF/Tribal ICW policy and procedure. Collaborating services offered by DCFY /Tribal ICW to assist families with compliance of court orders Offer parenting workshops with a cultural aspect, Positive Indian Parenting, referral for more specific parenting directed towards family’s needs, domestic violence and/or drug addiction concerns and needs. Indian Child Welfare Care Coordinators are here to listen to you, and provide you with strength, knowledge of services to care for you and your family.
