Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) in Flagstaff offers an array of healthcare programs, including holistic and traditional Native American practices, and CEO Christopher David wants them to offer more. “We pride ourselves on whole family health for physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health.” Using traditional Native American therapists, David said this sets NACA apart from any other healthcare options in town. “We offer indigenous empowerment for healthy lifestyles,” he said. … [Read more...] about Empowering Wellness: How NACA Transforms Health Care Through Indigenous Values
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NACA Evolved from ‘Resting Place’ to Healthy Community
Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) originated in the late 1960s, as a place for Native American individuals to eat, rest, visit and receive various health services. In 1969, the newly established “Indian Center Organization” (now known as NACA) began fundraising and building support in the community. When NACA first opened in 1971, its purpose was to be a “resting place,” a hospitality center, designed to offer a variety of social and health-related programs. Soon thereafter, … [Read more...] about NACA Evolved from ‘Resting Place’ to Healthy Community
NACA Assists Future Community Leaders, Promotes Education on Indigenous Issues
The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 granted citizenship to all Native Americans born within the territorial limits of the United States. Individual Native Americans needed to belong to their tribe to have a right to land and communal property. Previously, Native Americans would be given citizenship by assimilating into mainstream American life and giving up tribal affiliations or entering the armed forces. Providing dual citizenship allowed for individual Native Americans to own land within their … [Read more...] about NACA Assists Future Community Leaders, Promotes Education on Indigenous Issues
NACA Providing Guidance to a Healthy Lifestyle
The Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) Health Promotion programs and Wellness Center are designed to enhance services provided through NACA’s Family Health Center and from surrounding healthcare facilities. Patients are referred by their medical provider and encouraged to take advantage of the health and fitness education classes and services. The Health Promotion (HP) team engages in patient education with those who are living with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, … [Read more...] about NACA Providing Guidance to a Healthy Lifestyle
Guiding Native American Youth Through Pathways
The Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) Pathways Youth Program is a substance use prevention program tailored to Native American youth and their families in the Flagstaff community who can benefit from a supportive and nurturing environment. Pathways provides information and education on developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles for youth and their families. Pathways’ target population is youth ages 6-13 from Flagstaff Unified School District Elementary and Middle Schools. The … [Read more...] about Guiding Native American Youth Through Pathways
Oak Creek Overlook Artisan Market Adds to Cultural Exchange
In 1988, NACA was awarded a grant from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) to develop a Native American arts and crafts vendor project. This vendor project is known as the Oak Creek Overlook Artisan Market. Prior to establishing the vendor project, Native Americans attempted to sell their arts and crafts illegally at the Oak Creek Canyon Overlook (OL). The OL is located on land managed by the United States Forest Service (USFS). The illegal vending resulted in penalties for … [Read more...] about Oak Creek Overlook Artisan Market Adds to Cultural Exchange
Promoting Programs that Prevent Suicide
Native Americans for Community Action’s Reach Ur Life is a youth suicide prevention program that has been creating a suicide-safer community in Flagstaff for more than a decade. The program provides suicide prevention resources and trainings for various organizations and communities, specifically targeting Native American youth ages 12 to 24 in Coconino, Navajo and Apache Counties, as well as the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Reach Ur Life partners with schools, youth-serving agencies and … [Read more...] about Promoting Programs that Prevent Suicide
Striving to Attain Balance, Harmony, Growth, Resilience
NACA’s Community Development Department believes in the philosophy that all people are connected. They utilize holistic approaches to help guests and patients attain balance, harmony, growth and resilience. The Community Development team recognizes the strength of the community and uses those voices to honor and foster wellness. Their work is to support relationships compassionately and proactively with kin, collective cultures and the environment. Through partnership and collaboration, the … [Read more...] about Striving to Attain Balance, Harmony, Growth, Resilience
NACA Delivers Healthcare Services to Native and Non-Native People
Located at the Cedar Plaza in Flagstaff, Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community healthcare organization dedicated to preventive care and whole-body wellness. The NACA Family Health Center provides quality health care to all who seek it: Native and non-Native peoples, those who have insurance and those who do not. NACA’s providers and nursing staff provide compassionate and culturally relevant care to guarantee the best health outcomes for … [Read more...] about NACA Delivers Healthcare Services to Native and Non-Native People
Caring for Body and Mind
There is no denying the connection between the mind and body. A large number of doctor visits in the United States are related to behavioral health needs, as well as physical needs. Many individuals receiving care for physical health conditions may also require care for behavioral health conditions and vice versa. Unfortunately, many healthcare services tend to operate independently, without coordination. This silo approach to health care can mean gaps in care, inappropriate care and increased … [Read more...] about Caring for Body and Mind
