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Address: 2468 West 11th Avenue

All Siletz Tribal Offices Closed to

public to limit the spread of the

COVID‐19 (Coronavirus). All Staff

are operating on a limited basis

and will return calls or emails

within 48 hours. If you call, please

leave a clear message with your

name and phone number. The

health and safety of employees,

tribal members, clients and the

community is important to us and

we appreciate your patience

during this time. Be Safe! Thank

You!

The Tribe is in need of certified

homes to care for Tribal Children in

need of emergency, short term and

long tern placements.

To see how you can help please

call today

Siletz Tribal Indian Child Welfare

Department 541‐444‐8272

Pharmacy MAIL ORDER SERVICE

AVAILABLE!!

WE CAN NOW PROVIDE MAIL

ORDER SERVICE TO ALL SILETZ

TRIBAL MEMBERS:

LIVING WITHIN THE 11 COUNTY

SERVICE AREA

Please note that this service is not

eligible for the “Auto‐Fill”

program.

ALL

“Auto‐Fill”

prescriptions must be picked up at

the pharmacy. THANK YOU

PHARMACY STAFF

Eugene OR 97402

Telephone: 541‐484‐4234

The Confederated tribes of Siletz Indians

EMERGENCY HOUSING

ASSISTANCE FUNDING

OPEN FOR 2020

Entire application must be

complete before assistance can be

provided.

Assistance

cannot

exceed $1,500.00 and participants

may only access this program once

every 3 (three) years. This program

serves CTSI tribal members looking

to avoid foreclosure, facing

eviction and those that are

homeless, anywhere in the United

States of America. There is no

waiting list for this program. Funds

will be available once funds are

received each fiscal year and will

be offered based on a first‐come,

first‐served basis. When funding

has been exhausted, applications

will no longer be accepted.

Applications are available through

the

Siletz

Tribal

Housing

Department, the CTSI website and

all area offices

www.ctsi.nsn.us

Need Rental Housing?

The Siletz Tribal Housing

Department encourages you to

apply for the Low Income Rental

Program waiting list in Siletz

(1,2,3,4 bedroom) and Lincoln City

(2, 3 bedroom) ‐ Neachesna

Village).

Applications can be obtained be

access on‐line from the tribal

website, follow links; Tribal

Services‐Housing‐Low Rent

Apartments & Home Ownership.

For any questions call:

1‐800‐922‐1399 Ext 1322

(541) 444‐8322

FAX (541) 444‐ 8313

Fax: 541‐484‐4583

2020

Low‐Income Energy Assistance

Program (LIHEAP)

~OPEN~

Crisis/ Regular heating‐ May1st

All Siletz Tribal Households

Crisis/Shut‐off/Regular OPEN

Siletz Tribal Members and

households

Contact: Nora Williams‐Wood

541‐484‐4234 noraw@ctsi.nsn.us

Email Reminders

If anyone would like reminders of

special meetings, cultural classes

or special events, etc. Please

contact Nora at Eugene Area

Office to be put on email list call

(541)

484‐4234

email:

noraw@ctsi.nsn.us

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newsletter:

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February 2021

Nick Viles, Education Specialist

nickv@ctsi.nsn.us

541-484-4234 x1757

Higher Ed · Adult Vocational Training (AVT) · Adult Education · JOM · Tribal Youth Employment and Education (TYEE)

JOM: Youth News and Notes

February Youth Activity Calendar Update

Youth activities will remain virtual while tribal offices are

closed. Check out the February highlights below and

then call/email to sign up for the Youth Activities Email

List or check out the CTSI Youth Facebook Page for upto-date announcements:

Read Team: K-12 students can still sign up to receive free

books and attend weekly meet-ups with tribal staff and other

tribal youth (Wednesdays at 4 pm).

Drum Class: Weekly drum class via zoom, Tuesdays at 4 pm.

Come learn pow wow songs, round dance songs, and more.

Email for login information.

Youth Culture Night: Cultural sharing night for CTSI Youth of

all ages. Come and share on February 18 via Zoom. See flyer

for more details.

Sculpture Project: Sign up to receive a free 3-D

puzzle/sculpture kit and then login to Zoom on 2/26 at 4 pm

to share your art. See flyer for details.

February Youth

Activity Calendar

Feb 18: Youth Culture Night,

6-8 pm, Zoom

Feb 26: Sculpture Sharing, 4

pm, Zoom

Weekly Scheduled

Events:

Mondays, 5-6 pm, Speaking

Group, online

Tuesdays, 4 pm, Virtual

Drum Class, online

Wednesdays, 4 pm, Read

Team, online

*****

Email List for updates and

reminders

Contact: nickv@ctsi.nsn.us

Tutoring

Tutoring will switch to individually scheduled sessions. Please call or email for an appointment.

Dee-ni Language Speaking Group

The Eugene Area Office is continuing to host weekly speaking groups to encourage daily use of our

Dee-ni language. All ages and skill levels welcome, infant to elder. Join us on Monday February 1,

8, and 22 from 5-6 pm online to grow your daily use of the language. Newcomers are always

welcome. See flyer for details.

Extracurricular Opportunities:

JOM: JOM has funds to help pay for extracurricular activities, sports fees, supplies, and cultural

projects for students from any federally recognized tribe.

Siletz Youth Activity Fund: Offers up to $150 per year to cover fees for costs related to extracurricular activities or cultural activities/supplies for Siletz tribal students. Call for details.

Higher Ed/AVT: News and Reminders

Higher Education and AVT Grants

Higher Ed and Adult Vocational Training (AVT) grants provide funding to attend an accredited

college, university, or training program.

Applications for the 2021-2022 school year for new and continuing Higher Ed and AVT students

are due JUNE 30, 2021. To be eligible for funding you must have completed a Federal

Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) by January 31, 2021.

If you have any questions about attending a college or training program and/or how to apply for

tribal assistance make an appointment today.

Note: Applications for clock-hour schools (i.e. truck driving school or cosmetology programs) have no deadline and

are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Don’t Miss Out on Scholarship Season

Check out these additional scholarships opportunities:

-Oregon Office of Student Access Completion (OSAC):

Apply for over 500 separate scholarships with one simple application.

Deadline: March 1, 2021

Apply online at : https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov

-Cobell Scholarship:

Opportunities available for graduate, undergraduate, and vocational training.

Deadline: March 31, 2021 (undergraduate) April 30, 2021 (vocational training)

Apply online: http://cobellscholar.org/

-Verl and Dorthy Miller Native American Vocational Scholarship

Opportunities for students in career-technical and vocational training programs

Deadline: March 1, 2021

Find application online at: https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships

-American Indian College Fund:

-American Indian Graduate Center:

Graduate and Undergraduate

Scholarships for Graduate Students

Deadline: May 31, 2021

Deadline: Varies (most in early spring)

Apply online: https://collegefund.org/

https://www.aigcs.org/

Adult Education

The Adult Education Program offers Siletz tribal members not already enrolled in a formal

education program funding to assist with the cost of GED classes and testing, professional

licenses, and other employment enhancement classes. There is no application deadline. Call or

email for more information.

477-Self Sufficiency Program – Essential Services during COVID

The 477-Self Sufficiency Program (SSP) is open and providing essential services to eligible families

and individuals residing in the CTSI 11-County Service Area. Due to Covid-19, all tribal offices are

closed to the public. We are still accepting applications and conducting appointments over the phone,

through email or video conference. The SSP has prioritized the following services:



Pre-Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Pre-TANF) / Non-Recurrent Short Term

Benefits: Siletz families below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) may be eligible for

short-term financial assistance that doesn’t exceed 4 months. The financial assistance is meant

to provide basic needs and address short-term emergent needs;

Regular Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Siletz families below the countable

income limits and FPL may be eligible for monthly grant assistance to meet basic needs;

General Assistance for Single Adults: Siletz single adults below the countable income limits

and FPL may be eligible for monthly grant assistance to meet basic needs;

Emergency Assistance: Siletz families or single adults may be eligible for support services to

prevent eviction or utility shut off. Income guidelines apply;

Classroom Training: the Program is still providing financial assistance (tuition, stipends and

support services) to eligible Native Americans attending GED, Higher Education or

Vocational/Occupational Training.

Childcare Assistance: The Program offers childcare assistance to eligible TANF families

while they engage in work or self-sufficiency activities;

Foster Care Support Services: Childcare assistance to employed foster parents. The Program

covers “working hours only” and limited respite.

Home Visiting: The Program is accepting new families into the Early Childhood Home

Visiting Program and working with current families to provide lessons in-person. Staff and

families will be required to adhere to social distancing and wearing masks.

Direct Placement: Support services (work clothing, transportation, tools, etc.) for Native

Americans that recently gained employment. Must apply within 7-days of hire.

Other services such as Work Experience and On-the-Job Training may be available on a limited basis.

If you recently lost your employment due to Covid-19 and need assistance to meet your basic needs,

please contact your local CTSI Tribal Office for an application. Additional eligibility criteria apply.

SSP staff will reach out to you by phone or email. You can also email 477SSP@ctsi.nsn.us for more

information. Please include your name, phone number and the city/county you reside in.

Virtual Home Visiting

Have you been thinking about Home Visiting but have concerns

about someone coming to your home due to COVID? No worries!

We can do virtual visits. During this COVID season we are not

meeting in the home or office. We can meet by phone, FaceTime,

Google Duo or the like. When weather permits we can meet

outside if you prefer following all the safety protocols, wearing

masks and staying 6 feet apart.

So who is Home Visiting for?

We serve Siletz families who are expecting a baby or have a baby

under one year of age (continuing till the child is three). Our

Family Spirit curriculum, developed by the John Hopkins Center

for American Indian Health, is evidence based and culturally

sensitive to native families. Some of the aims are to increase

parenting knowledge and skills; promote optimal physical,

cognitive, social/emotional development for children birth to

three years; prepare children for early school success; link

families to community services to address specific needs; and

promote parent’s and children’s life skills and behavioral

outcomes across the life span. Bottom line – we want to help

provide parenting and life skills for you to have a successful and

positive parenting experience.

For more information please contact Jessica Hibler, 477‐SSP

Coordinator I at 541‐484‐4234

Home Visiting

Here are some simple ideas you can use to engage your infant with ribbons.



Rainbow ribbon mobile ‐ Make your own mobile using an embroidery hoop and some ribbons.

Tie ribbons around the inner hoop and fit outer hoop over it. Hang

over a space where the baby can lay and look at it.



Rainbow ribbon rings – This is a smaller version on the rainbow mobile. Use a small ring and tie

some ribbons around it. Just put a few ribbons leaving some space

for your baby to hang on to the ring. Keep ribbons just a few inches

long so baby doesn’t get tangeled up in them.



Tugging lid or box. Use a plastic lid or container. If using a container

you may want to cover it with contact paper. Poke holes in the container and lid. Feed a ribbon

through the hole and tie a knot in each end. Baby can pull on the ribbons until the knot stops

them. If using a container you will need to remove the lid and pull the ribbons to the inside so

baby can pull them again. If just using the lid your baby can continue on their own.



Jingle Jangle Rattle – use ribbon and tie several canning jar rings together for your baby to shake

and enjoy.

The Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program is for parents

of infants and toddlers. The program offers support and

encouragement while providing parenting and life skills for

successful and positive parenting. For more information

contact Lori Christy Home Visitor at 503‐390‐9494.

Siletz Community Health

Siletz 1‐800 Numbers

Siletz Central Office

Siletz Community Health Clinic

Purchased Referred Care

Siletz Behavioral Health

Siletz Community Health Clinic

registration forms and

Chemawa Indian Health Center

applications are available at the

Eugene Area Office. If you have

questions regarding eligibility

for services, you may contact:

Adrienne Crookes

Community Health Advocate

adriennec@ctsi.nsn.us

541‐484‐4234

1‐800‐922‐1399

1‐800‐648‐0449

1‐800‐628‐5720

1‐800‐600‐5599

Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Applications

Available at the Eugene Area Office

You may qualify for the Oregon Health Plan! OHP

provides health care coverage to eligible, low

income Oregonians. If you would like to apply, you

may stop by and pick up an application, or apply

online at www.OregonHealthCare.gov

Telephone 1‐800‐699‐9075

We are here to assist you with any questions

that you may have about OHP.

Contact Adrienne Crookes,

Community Health Advocate, at 541‐484‐4234

Siletz Mail Order Pharmacy

If you need a prescription refill, please call the Siletz Community Health Clinic Pharmacy

7‐10 days before you run out of your prescription. This allows the pharmacy time to

contact your health care provider, if necessary, and to mail it to you.

Call 1‐800‐648‐0449 and enter ext. 1624. Follow the voicemail instructions. If you need

assistance, you may call Adrienne Crookes, Community Health Advocate at 541‐484‐4234

Get Vaccinated to Protect Yourself,

Family, and Community

American Indians and Alaska Natives

are disproportionately affected by the

COVID-19 pandemic

A vaccine helps people from catching a certain disease, like COVID-19. All vaccines are as safe as

possible and are a simple way to prevent illness and community outbreaks. A vaccination is not a

treatment for people who are already sick with COVID-19. Getting vaccinated helps everyone.

→ Know the facts and avoid sharing misinformation.

→ Start by sharing information from trusted sources like CDC.gov and IHS.gov

→ Encourage your loved ones to get vaccinated.

→ The more people in your community get vaccinated, the better everyone will be protected

against COVID-19, especially those who are more vulnerable to serious illness, like elders and

people in high-risk groups.

→ A COVID-19 vaccine will help you from spreading the disease, and reduce your risk of getting

sick, being hospitalized, or dying.

→ COVID-19 vaccines are one of many important tools to help us stop this pandemic. It is

important to use all the tools available to stop the pandemic, wear a mask, wash your hands, and

watch your distance.

How to cope with anxiety related to vaccination

→ Stay connected with family and friends while keeping a safe physical distance. Take care of

yourself and each other, and know when to get help.

→ Create a list of personal self-care activities you enjoy such as exercising, meditating, singing a

traditional song, praying, or connecting with nature.

→ Take deep breaths and stretch.

→ Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking and remember these strong feelings of stress and

anxiety will fade.

We are all in this together. Show compassion

for those most closely impacted.

→ Stay connected with family and friends through social

media and video chat.

→ Connect with your community and others with drumming

and dancing video via social media.

→ Attend a spiritual service through on-line streaming.

Ask your healthcare provider for more information.

Stop Germs! Wash Your Hands.

When?

• After using the bathroom

• Before, during, and after preparing food

• Before eating food

• Before and after caring for someone at home

who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea

• After changing diapers or cleaning up a child

who has used the toilet

• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

• After touching an animal, animal feed, or

animal waste

• After handling pet food or pet treats

• After touching garbage

How?

Wet your hands

with clean,

running water

(warm or cold),

turn off the tap,

and apply soap.

Lather your

hands by rubbing

them together

with the soap.

Be sure to lather

the backs of your

hands, between

your fingers, and

under your nails.

Scrub your

hands for at least

20 seconds.

Need a timer?

Hum the “Happy

Birthday” song

from beginning

to end twice.

Rinse hands

well under

clean, running

water.

Dry hands using

a clean towel or

air dry them.

Keeping hands clean

is one of the most

important things we can

do to stop the spread of

germs and stay healthy.

www.cdc.gov/handwashing

This material was developed by CDC. The Life is Better with Clean Hands Campaign is made possible by a partnership between the

CDC Foundation, GOJO, and Staples. HHS/CDC does not endorse commercial products, services, or companies.

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Helping Our Children

Stay Strong and Resilient During COVID‐19

Virtual story‐time and activities hosted by the 477‐Self

Sufficiency Program

Life during COVID‐19 has been stressful for all of us

including our children. Yet we are strong and resilient

people and can help our children stay strong and resilient

during COVID‐19.

Families can choose to attend the live Zoom event on

Wednesday February 24th at 6:30 pm OR Saturday February

27th at 11:00 am. The book, Our Smallest Warriors, Our

Strongest Medicine: Overcoming COVID – 19 from the John

Hopkins Center for American Indian Health, will be read

followed by some discussion and activities. Families will

receive a printed and bound copy of the book, COVID‐19

prevention supplies, and may be eligible to win a door prize

such as a game night basket to help make family time fun.

This event is open to all Siletz Tribal families with children in

the 11 county service area. The Zoom link will be sent to

those registered a day or two before the event. For more

information or to register please contact Lori Christy in the

Salem Area Office by email at loric@ctsi.nsn.us or by phone

at 503‐390‐9494.

February is American Heart Month

Adrienne Crookes, Community Health Advocate

About Every 25 Seconds, an American Will Have a Coronary Event

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is the major cause

of disability. The most common heart disease is coronary heart disease, which often

appears as a heart attack. In 2017, an estimated 185,000 Americans had a new

coronary attack, and about 47,000 will have a recurrent attack. About every 25

seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about every minute one will die

from one.

Diseases and Conditions That Put Your Heart at Risk

Conditions that affect your heart or increase your risk of death or disability include

arrhythmia, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease (PAD). High cholesterol, high

blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, and secondhand smoke are also risk

factors associated with heart disease.

Know Your Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense; however, most heart attacks start slowly,

with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait

too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening.

Chest discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest

that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back It can feel like

uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.

Discomfort in other areas of the body: Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in

one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

Shortness of breath: May occur with or without chest discomfort.

Other signs: These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea,

or lightheadedness.

WHENEVER A HEART ATTACK IS SUSPECTED CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!

For more information about heart disease visit www.cdc.gov or www.heart.org

WATER

NATURE’S DRINK

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Visit ADA.org/NCDHM2021 for activity sheets.

HEALTHY SMILE TIPS

• Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.

• Clean between your teeth daily.

• Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks.

• See your dentist regularly for prevention and treatment of oral disease.