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NACA Evolved from ‘Resting Place’ to Healthy Community

August 5, 2023 By FBN Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about NACA Evolved from ‘Resting Place’ to Healthy Community

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Almalía Berríos-Payton, Mental Health Services, NACA, NACA Behavioral Health Center, Native Americans for Community Action, substance abuse

NACA Assists Future Community Leaders, Promotes Education on Indigenous Issues

July 4, 2023 By FBN Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about NACA Assists Future Community Leaders, Promotes Education on Indigenous Issues

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Almalía Berríos-Payton, covid- 19, Moderna, NACA, NACA Behavioral Health Center, Pfizer

NACA Providing Guidance to a Healthy Lifestyle

March 2, 2023 By FBN Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about NACA Providing Guidance to a Healthy Lifestyle

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: american college of sports medicine, Association of Diabetes Care, Diabetes Self-Management, Kimberly Harvey, NACA, NACA’s Family Health Center, Native Americans for Community Action, Native Americans for Community Action Inc., The NACA Wellness Center, The Wellness Center

Guiding Native American Youth Through Pathways

February 2, 2023 By FBN Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Guiding Native American Youth Through Pathways

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Almalía Berríos-Payton, flagstaff unified school district, NACA, substance use prevention, The Native Americans for Community Action

Oak Creek Overlook Artisan Market Adds to Cultural Exchange

January 6, 2023 By FBN Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Oak Creek Overlook Artisan Market Adds to Cultural Exchange

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Dorothy Denetsosie Gishie, NACA, Native Americans for Community Action, Oak Creek Overlook Artisan Market, The Oak Creek Vista Vendor Project, USFC

Promoting Programs that Prevent Suicide

November 2, 2022 By FBN Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Promoting Programs that Prevent Suicide

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Jasmin Chavez, NACA, Native American Heritage Month, Native Americans for Community Action, Reach Ur Life, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, suicide prevention

Striving to Attain Balance, Harmony, Growth, Resilience

October 7, 2022 By FBN Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Striving to Attain Balance, Harmony, Growth, Resilience

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Jacelyn Salabye, NACA, NACA Community Development

NACA Delivers Healthcare Services to Native and Non-Native People

September 4, 2022 By FBN Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about NACA Delivers Healthcare Services to Native and Non-Native People

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Almalía Berríos-Payton, NACA, NACA Behavioral Health Center, NACA’s Family Health Center, nacog, Native Americans for Community Action

Caring for Body and Mind

July 5, 2019 By FBN Leave a Comment

 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 … [Read more...] about Caring for Body and Mind

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: L. George Hershey, NACA

Suicide Prevention Conference Designed to Change Statistics 

June 1, 2019 By FBN Leave a Comment

Suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Suicide crosses all cultures, ethnic groups and races, social circles and financial statuses. It is estimated that one in every six individuals contemplates suicide some time in their life. This number is significantly … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention Conference Designed to Change Statistics 

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Brenda Manthei, NACA

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