Ponca Health Services

Join the Behavioral Health Department to learn how to properly use Narcan and learn about MAT
(medication for addiction treatment).

For more information, please contact Angela Thomas at 402.699.3521 or [email protected].

In honor of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Community Health Workers will be teaming up with the Domestic Violence Program for a presentation on elder abuse and bingo during the weekly Elder meals. For more information, please contact your local CHW.

Celebrate the opening of the Tribal Home Visiting Program’s new greenhouse! During this event, families will be planting traditional foods and learning about healthy foods, nutrition, and sun safety.
This event is open to all THV clients, extended family, and PTN staff. A meal and childcare will be provided. For more information, please contact the THV team.

Ponca Health Services is proud to announce a partnership with Methodist Hospital to help us fight breast cancer.
To schedule an appointment, please call the clinic at 402.733.3612. For more information, please call Nancie Velasquez at 402.738.3180.

Do you struggle with alcohol or opioid use? Did you know there are medications that can help with dependency? The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s Behavioral Health Department has implemented a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to help people suffering from alcohol and opioid dependency.
The MAT program is a treatment approach that uses medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat alcohol and opioid dependency.
Contact Kayla Criger today at 402.738.3165 for more information about starting the MAT program.

Join the Ponca Health Services Behavioral Health for an Intertribal Youth Club Zoo Safari Trip! Lunch will be provided. Transportation from Lincoln will be provided. Dress for the weather.
Youth aged 8 to 18 are welcome to attend. Spaces are limited so sign up today by scanning the QR code, going to https://poncatribeofne.formstack.com/forms/zoo_safari, or by contacting Joe Bad Moccasin at [email protected] or at 531.739.2107 or Zack James at 402.689.6142 or at [email protected].

Native Americans in the PTN Service Area: If you had received a mammogram or pap test between November 1st, 2025 to June 15 of 2026, contact Nancie Velasquez and receive a t-shirt and gift card! (while supplies last)

During the weekly Elder meals, Community Health Workers will present on Breast & Cervical Cancer followed by an activity! For more information, please contact your local CHW.

Join us for connection, understanding, and support in a safe and welcoming space.
This group is open to individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, family members, and caregivers.
For more information, please contact CHW Julie Flynn at 402.580.4147.