Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Fred Leroy Health and Wellness Center

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Fred Leroy Health and Wellness Center is a tribally operated outpatient addiction treatment program in Omaha, Nebraska serving Native Americans and others eligible for Indian Health Services. Located at 2602 J Street, the clinic offers substance use counseling, mental health services and dual diagnosis treatment for adolescents through adults along with youth prevention programming for ages 5 to 18.

The center integrates evidence based care with culturally focused recovery plans, supporting clients through every stage of healing and long term wellness.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Clients can begin with a walk in substance abuse evaluation offered on Wednesdays, followed by personalized treatment planning for outpatient services. The program includes individual and group counseling for chemical dependency, random drug testing and co-occurring disorder care through the behavioral health team.

Treatment plans incorporate participation in 12 step programs such as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous, family counseling and relapse prevention education. Staff also coordinate referrals to residential treatment or halfway houses when a higher level of care is needed, and work closely with probation officers, attorneys and other legal supports as part of comprehensive case management.

Info to Know

• Location: 2602 J Street in Omaha, Nebraska with additional behavioral health sites in Lincoln and Norfolk
• Levels of care: Outpatient substance use treatment, substance abuse evaluations and dual diagnosis services
• Who they treat: Adolescents and adults; American Indians and others eligible for Indian Health Services
• Approach: Culturally grounded, trauma informed care integrating 12 step principles and optional participation in cultural activities such as Talking Circles and the Ponca Pow Wow
• Payment options: No fees for eligible clients; financing options may be available
• Youth prevention: After school groups and drug education for ages 5 to 18, with cultural enrichment activities including language, beading and pow wow dancing classes
• Integrated services: Co-located medical, dental and pharmacy, transportation and social services for comprehensive, wraparound care