Serving our community since 1968
Our History
Rooted in the heritage of the Round Valley Indian Reservation
The Round Valley Indian Reservation was established in 1856 in the Covelo Valley of Mendocino County, California. It is the ancestral homeland of seven Indian Tribes — the Yuki, Nomlaki, Wailaki, Pit River, Little Lake Pomo, Cahto, and Concow — brought together on shared land.
Today, the reservation is home to the Round Valley Indian Tribes, a federally recognized tribal government representing these communities and their descendants.
Founding of RVIHC
Round Valley Indian Health Center was established to provide dedicated health services to the tribal communities of Round Valley. As a federally qualified Indian Health Service (IHS) clinic, RVIHC was created to fulfill the federal government's trust responsibility to Native American communities.
Over the decades, RVIHC has grown from a small clinic into a comprehensive community health center offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services.
Growth & Programs
RVIHC has continually expanded its programs to address the evolving health needs of our community. Key milestones include the establishment of the Yuki Trails Human Services Program, the Family Resource Center, the Telepsychiatric Services program through UC Davis, and the Community Health Representative (CHR) outreach and transportation program.
Each new program reflects our commitment to whole-person wellness — addressing physical, behavioral, social, and cultural dimensions of health.
- Medical Services — primary care for all ages
- Dental Services — preventive and restorative care
- Yuki Trails — behavioral health and cultural services
- Family Resource Center — family and parenting support
- Telepsychiatric Services — remote psychiatric care via UC Davis
- Community Health Representative Program — outreach and transportation
Cultural Heritage
Culture is at the heart of health at RVIHC. We honor the rich traditions of the seven Tribes of Round Valley by integrating cultural programming into our services — from traditional healing practices and Sweat Lodge ceremonies to community gatherings, beading circles, and cultural education.
Our Cultural Specialist and Traditional Healer work alongside clinical staff to provide care that is grounded in cultural values and sensitive to the lived experiences of our community members.