The Talbot House Catholic Charities in Chinle,
Arizona serves people living in the heart of the Navajo Reservation.
The primary service is outpatient treatment for alcoholics and their
families, provided through 12-step groups at the center and at other
outreach centers throughout the Navajo Reservation.
The continuing efforts of Talbot House staff on behalf of addicted persons is augmented by
the use of auricular acupuncture to decrease cravings for alcohol
and reduce relapses. We host 12-step programs six days a week and have a
family night on Tuesday evenings.
Talbot House is also active in individual, group, marital and
family counseling, especially for those families who suffer from the effects of
alcoholism, including spousal and child abuse. In conjunction with other agencies,
Talbot House provides a weekend shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Talbot House is a leading force in substance abuse prevention services. At the request of
the schools, we provide 12-step and education classes focusing
on self-worth as substance abuse prevention to high risk students.
Talbot House also offers summer activities for school aged children through
"Summer Smarts," a specialized program for high risk students who do not go to summer school.
Emergency services provided to persons who live in Apache and Navajo
counties include utilities assistance, shelter, rent, food and clothing.
During the winter, many families suffer the loss of their homes as a
result of fires. Talbot House is there to help emotionally and
spiritually, as well as materially.
We also participate with other organizations to promote wellness to
Navajo of all ages, creating a "Walk to Win," a path that can be used by individuals
and groups to offset and prevent stress and diseases.
For additional information about Talbot House, click here to e-mail Sister Adelaide Link, Director
You may contact Sister Adelaide at:
Talbot House
PO Box 417
Chinle, AZ 86503-0417
(928)325-3238.
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