New program offers help and hope for Tribal members struggling with opioids

By Mike Green,

Published June 10, 2025 at 4:59 AM PDT

Ribbon cutting on May 9, 2025 for the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center. Featured center: Coquille Tribal Council member Tony DiBenedetto, Ko-Kwel Wellness Center CEO Caryn Mickelson, Coquille Tribal Chair Brenda Meade, and Coquille Tribal Chief Jason Younker.

The Coquille Indian Tribe has a new holistic Opioid Treatment Program offered to tribal members through its Ko-Kwel Wellness Center. Joining the Exchange to discuss is Caryn Mickelson, CEO of the Health and Wellness Division of the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center.

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