Behavioral Health & Suicide Prevention
Mission
The Behavioral Health Program is committed to support and enhance the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of NM Tribal Indigenous Peoples.
IAD Vision
Our vision is that tribal nations, tribal communities, and Indigenous people are happy, healthy, and prosperous and that traditional ways of life are honored, valued, and respected.
Key Aims
- Partner with Nations, Pueblos, and Tribes to build capacity for tribal behavioral health and suicide prevention programs to reduce risk and increase protective factors to prevent suicide amongst Native Americans, particularly youth.
- Ensure expanded outreach, engagement and collaboration with the Nations, Pueblos, Tribes, Indigenous peoples, and stakeholders.
Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE
The event will run from 8am-4:30pm. There will be programming pertaining to behavioral health such as overcoming trauma through healing and reconciliation, meals, guest speakers and more. Agenda coming soon!
Open to all.
You can also reserve at a special NASC Summit Room Rate at Isleta Resort & Casino for $169 using Code: IAD0525
Contact the resort at (505) 724-3800. Register here.
For questions about the Behavioral Health/Suicide Prevention Program
Carmela Quitugua, Program Coordinator
New Mexico Indian Affairs Department
Email: Carmela.Quitugua@iad.nm.gov
Upcoming Events
