Samish Swim Support Program
The Samish Swim Support Program helps our youth stay active, confident, and safe in the water. Enrolled Samish children and teens under 18 are eligible for a one‑time financial assistance award of up to $600, available while program funds remain available to support swim lessons. This program is designed to reduce financial barriers for families and ensure our young people have access to lifelong water‑safety skills and healthy recreation opportunities. Families are encouraged to apply and help their children dive into new skills, build confidence, and stay connected to wellness through swimming.
Apply using the link below:
https://secure.samishtribe.nsn.us/Forms/swim-lessons
Please reach out to Budda Luna for any questions you may have.
lluna@samishtribe.nsn.us or 360-661-6106
Services We Offer:
Samish Prevention and Intervention
In Prevention and Intervention, we believe that the practice of connecting individuals to their culture, language and traditions fosters a greater sense of community which in turn promotes wellness and reduces distress. We plan to build upon our current service strengths to reduce gaps in mental health needs, substance abuse needs and provide holistic, culturally appropriate wraparound services for Samish Citizens and their families. We will work to align our vision with the SAMHSA National Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda (TBHA) which “Evaluates the importance of tribal identities, culture, spiritual beliefs, and practices for improving overall wellbeing”.
Mission:
Implementing substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, mental health promotion, cultural healing revitalization, outreach, and holistic healing within the community which will allow us to come together and strengthen our identity as Coast Salish people. Developing capacity within the Samish Tribe to address the complex factors associated with a comprehensive opioid and stimulant use response by participating in, developing, expanding, and implementing activities, treatments, and prevention and intervention education within the 10 service counties of the Samish Indian Nation.
Program Eligibility
Samish Citizens and individuals enrolled in a federally recognized tribe who reside within our 10-county service area—including Skagit, Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Snohomish, King, Clallam, Jefferson, Pierce, and Kitsap—are eligible for support and services.
Services
We are committed to supporting and coordinating care for individuals affected by substance use, ensuring they receive compassionate and comprehensive support on their path to well-being.