Events & Webinars  

Samish Fitness Challenge: Registrations Due October 1st!
Challenge Runs October 6th, 2025 - November 30th, 2025

Mariners Recovery Game: Sunday, September 14th, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA! To reserve your tickets, please contact Budda Luna - Prevention and Intervention Specialist at (360) 661-6106.

Samish Halloween Party: Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at Fidalgo Bay Resort Event Center. 4701 Fidalgo Bay Rd, Anacortes, WA 98221.

3v3 Basketball Tournament: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025. Details coming soon!

988 Day – Compassionate Help. Anytime. Anywhere.

What Is 988 Day?
988 Day – September 8: A Day of Action to spread awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—now accessible via call, text, or chat, free and available 24/7. This vital initiative reinforces that compassionate, judgment-free help truly is “Anytime. Anywhere.”

What’s New: Texting Is Now Available
In addition to voice calls, the 988 Lifeline now offers a fully integrated texting option, allowing individuals to call, text, or chat—all free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Why It Matters

• This multi-channel access ensures that everyone, regardless of preference or need, can connect with a trained crisis counselor for compassionate, judgment-free support—for emotional distress, mental health struggles, substance use crises, or thoughts of suicide.

Dedicated Support for Native Communities
Callers who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native can choose to connect with the Native and Strong Lifeline, staffed by counselors who are familiar with Native cultures and traditions. This culturally specific support line offers tailored care and understanding for Native communities.

To reach the Native & Strong Lifeline—Washington state's culturally centered support line for Indigenous people:

Call 988, then press 4 — connect with Native counselors 24/7
Text: Text N8V to 988
Chat: Visit chat.988lifeline.org

These services are free, confidential, and staffed by Indigenous counselors who understand the traditions and lived experiences of Native communities

On 9/8, join us in spreading this life-saving message: Call, Text, or Chat 988—because everyone deserves a chance to be heard.

 

Tribal Wellness Services: 

Diabetes Prevention & Management

In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of diabetes in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, the Samish Indian Nation Diabetes Program provides a variety of services to help delay or prevent a diabetes diagnosis while also reducing the risk of complications. These services are designed to educate tribal citizens on the risk factors of diabetes while encouraging prevention and management, physical fitness, nutrition, foot care, and vision care.

Eligibility Requirements:

You must be an enrolled Samish tribal citizen.

You must reside in our 12-County Service Area (Clallam, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, or Whatcom County)

Diabetes Application Packet
Note: Physical signature is required on HIPAA form. Return completed forms by:

Mail:
Samish Indian Nation
PO BOX 217 
Anacortes, WA 98221
ATTN: Olivia Duvall 

Or scan completed form to diabetes@samishtribe.nsn.us.

If you would like us to send you an application with paid return postage, please reach out to diabetes@samishtribe.nsn.us. 

Services We Currently Offer:

Monthly Diabetes Educational Information:
Informational flyers regarding how you can prevent and manage your diabetes will be posted each month. 

Diabetes Care Incentive Program:
This initiative is designed to support and encourage citizens in managing their diabetes and health while recognizing their dedication to wellness. Eligible participants may receive incentives per completed activity. Qualifying activities include: 

     - Eye Exam (once per year)
     - Dental Cleaning / Exam (twice per year)
     - Foot Exam (once per year)
     - A1C Test (twice per year) 

To utilize this program, you must be enrolled in the diabetes program. 
To receive the incentive, you can submit this form: Diabetes Care Incentive Program Verification Form or provide other proof of appointment such as a visit summary or EOB. 

Email forms to diabetes@samishtribe.nsn.us. 

Open to All Samish Citizens in Our Service Area:

Samish Fitness Challenges: Now Open to ALL Citizens in Washington State!

Fall Fitness Challenge 8 Weeks: October 6th - November 30th REGISTRATION DUE OCTOBER 1ST.
Samish Fitness Challenge Registration - Fall
 
Extra Activity Logs: Activity Logs
Click Here to Submit Digitally: Digital Activity Log Submission

Send Registrations & Activity Logs to: wellness@samishtribe.nsn.us.
By Mail: 
Samish Indian Nation
PO BOX 217
Anacortes, WA 98221
ATTN: Olivia Duvall

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at wellness@samishtribe.nsn.us.

SKAGIT COUNTY RESIDENTS:

Farm to Table Program: NO INCOME LIMIT 
We will be introducing a bi-weekly food box pick up at our cannery campus in the atrium. This partnership with the Puget Sound Food Hub Farmers' Cooperative will bring fresh food from our local farmers around the Puget Sound.

Sign-ups for this service is required: Farm to Table Sign Up Sheet