Tuolumne MeWuk Indian Health Center – MEWU/YA provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 18670 Carter Street in Tuolumne, California. It is a tribal provider. The MEWU/YA program is operated by Tuolumne MeWuk Indian Health Center.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone.
Tuolumne MeWuk Indian Health Center – MEWU/YA accepts government funding for substance use treatment, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma. Services are available in Spanish.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the Federally Qualified Health Center.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.