The FH Healing Model and Community Defined Evidence Practice (CDEP) Study 2022 – 2025 utilizes a non-experimental study design, measuring variables as they naturally occur through Friendship House programs and services and studied through the lens of tribal and intertribal healing practices. The traditional healing methods for FH CDEP examination during the 3-year study period (October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2025) include Traditional Counsel (Group and Individual) Counseling, Sweat Lodge Ceremony, Talking Circle, Drum Circle, Walking the Red Road, and Cultural Gatherings. In general, the evaluation focus of the FH CDEP is to examine the effectiveness of traditional healing methods on the substance abuse treatment population of AI/AN adults who are residential clients at FH: Does the integration of AI/AN healing practices into service delivery efforts have a positive impact on program recipients’ wellness (mental, spiritual, physical and emotional), social and economic engagement, home stability, and cultural connectedness? The FH CDEP examination includes 2 process questions, 8 outcome questions, and 1 formative evaluation question.