Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Services

Services include counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, assessment screenings, parenting skill sessions, crisis intervention, trauma  and grief counseling, critical incident stress debriefing and training for emergency services personnel.

The substance abuse program provides clients with a  number of vital services that include: one-on-one counseling for adolescents and adults, screening, assessments and testing, referral and inpatient placement, local sobriety sweats, meetings, an intensive outpatients program that includes behavior modification, prevention, relapse and addiction educational topics. To schedule an appointment with a provider or for more information about group sessions, call 530-625-4261, Ext. 0450.


Mental Health Services

Our staff include licensed & registered therapists who provide counseling services to individuals, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families that address a broad range of concerns including, but not limited to the following:

  • Adolescent issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional & behavioral issues in childhood
  • Grief and loss
  • Life changes/transitions
  • Relationship concerns
  • Family issues/concerns
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Stress management
  • Work related issues
  • Referrals

Substance Abuse Services

The substance abuse program provides clients with a  number of vital services: one-on-one counseling for adolescents and adults, screening, assessments and drug testing, referral and inpatient placement, local sobriety sweats, meetings, an intensive outpatients program that includes behavior modification, prevention, relapse, and addiction educational topics.

Our Substance Abuse staff are comprised of Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors that provide adult and youth clients with a number of vital services that include:

  • Individual counseling
  • Screening
  • Assessment
  • Drug/Alcohol testing
  • Intensive outpatient classes
  • Relapse prevention
  • Education
  • Outreach
  • Referral & placement for residential and detoxification services
  • Aftercare planning
  • Referrals
  • Transitional sober living homes for men and women

Transitional Living

We have implemented the CTAS-Grant for the Sober Living homes for six women and six men located on the Hoopa reservation. This allows clients in early recovery to transition successfully back into the Hoopa Community. While being a resident in one of the men or women’s transitional houses, Behavioral Health offers a wide variety of services for success.


Intensive Outpatient Services

The Intensive Outpatient classes are held Monday-Friday, at the K'ima:w Behavioral Health Building. Hours may vary you can contact our office for more information on enrolling in classes.


K'ima:w Medical Center Behavioral Health

If you or a loved one need mental health or substance abuse counseling services please call the K'ima:w Medical Center Behavioral Health.

  • To schedule an appointment or speak to your care provider: (530) 625-4261, Ext. 0450
  • Walk-ins are welcome
  • We offer support after hours on our Warmline 24/7, please call the main Behavioral Health office phone number
  • If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide please call: (800) 273-8255 or (707) 445-7715

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Behavioral Health Staff
BOYD FERRIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR (530) 625-4261, Ext 0460 boyd.ferris@kimaw.org
Dr. MARK SIMPSON PSYCHOLOGIST (530) 625.4261, Ext. 0450 mark.simpson@kimaw.org
DR. JOHN ISRAEL PSYCHOLOGIST (530) 625-4261, Ext 0247 john.israel@kimaw.org
LESLIE BOOTH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (530) 625-4261, Ext 0450 leslie.booth@kimaw.org
CAMERON BOYCE OUTREACH & PREVENTION (530) 625-4261 cameron.boyce@kimaw.org
DAMON CROSS CERTIFIED ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR (530) 625-4261, Ext 0461 damon.cross@kimaw.org
DIANE JAMES SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (530) 625-4261, Ext 0468 diane.james@kimaw.org
Vacant Position NATIVE CONNECTIONS PROJECT MANAGER (530) 625-4261, Ext 0403 Vacant@kimaw.org
VACANT POSITION INTAKE SPECIALIST (530) 625-4261, Ext 0467
VACANT POSITION MOBILE OUTREACH SUPERVISOR (530) 625-4261, Ext 0455
VACANT Position MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I (530) 625-4261, Ext 0463
VACANT POSITION OUTREACH & PREVENTION (530) 625-4261, Ext. 0268
VACANT POSITION COALITION COORDINATOR (530) 625-4261
ERIC RUIZ NATIVE CONNECTIONS PROJECT ASSISTANT (530) 625-4261, Ext 0400 eric.ruiz@kimaw.org
DAWN TATOM BH CASE MANAGER (530) 625-4261, Ext 0456 dawn.tatom@kimaw.org