Native Community Health Network

What is NCHN?

The Native Community Health Network (NCHN) is a community health worker program that is geared to work with Indigenous communities in the Southwest. NCHN started in 2019 and specializes in sexual and reproductive health education, advocacy, outreach, and linkage to essential resources. Their team of Community Health Workers are certified to perform Rapid HIV testing and are trained as Harm Reduction specialists in the state New Mexico. Their office is based out of Albuquerque, NM (occupied Tiwa territory) and they offer programing in and around the four corner states.

Support NCHN

There are many ways to support the Native Community Health Network. Please share events and spread the word about our services. Financial contributions are always appreciated. Please complete the form below to donate to NCHN.

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NCHN Programming

Native American Heritage Fest

Join us at for our 2nd Annual Native American Heritage Festival at CNM Main Campus Quad

Thursday 11/14 from 1PM-7PM

Presbyterian will be offering Free Flu Vaccinations and M’Power will also be providing free HIV Rapid Testing.

There will also be various local vendors and organizations to browse and get information/resources from.

Live music will start at 3PM. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on the lawn for performances

This is an alcohol and drug free event.

Talking Circles

New Auntie, B.U.D., and QT night events! Check coordinating tab to register for events!

Follow us on Instagram @NCHNetwork to stay up to date on other upcoming events

https://www.instagram.com/nchnetwork/

Don’t forget to register in the appropriate tab to get email updates!

QT Talking Circle

Audience: Indigenous Queer, Trans and/or Two-Spirit people

The QT (Queer/Transgender) Meet Up is our Native self-identified queer and trans and Two-spirit group that will be meeting up once a month to discuss topics such as sexual and reproductive health, relationship building, political movements and issues affecting Native QTs. This event is 18+ and open to all people who identify as an Indigenous Queer, Trans and/or Two-Spirit person.

Upcoming Online QT Nights:

Tuesday 7/30

Tuesday 8/20

Tuesday 9/24

Tuesday 10/22

All talking circles start at 6:00PM MST. Zoom link will be sent the day of the talking circle.

Click here to register

Brother, Uncle, Dad (B.U.D.) Talking Circle

Audience: Indigenous men and/or Indigenous masculine folks

B.U.D. (Brother, Uncle, Dad) is our Native self-identified men’s group that will be meeting up once a month to discuss topics such as sexual and reproductive health, relationship building, political movements and issues affecting Native men. This event is for 18+ and is open to all people who identify as an Indigenous man or masculine.

Upcoming B.U.D. Nights:

Monday 11/18/24

More winter dates will be posted soon.

Online Events:

Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM

Click here to register for online BUD events

In-Person Events:

Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM

Location: Planned Parenthood Admin, 4630 Eubank Blvd Ne, 87111 Albuquerque NM

Click here to register for In-Person BUD Events

In-Person Auntie Night Talking Circle

This Talking Circle will provide space for Native American women to connect and have open discussions about our reproductive health and wellness. Light refreshments or dinner will be provided. Must register to attend the in-person Auntie night.

This space is for 18+ Native women only!

Upcoming Dates: 

Auntie Night Talking Circle Winter Dates

November 20th – Turkey Dinner and Blanket Making

6pm-8pm

December 18th – Xmas movie and Snag Bag Making

January 15th – Dry January at Pureland Kava

February 12th – Sexual Health Week

For Native Auntie’s 18+

Email nativecommunityhealthnetwork@pprm.org for any questions!

Register here

 

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Online Auntie Talking Circle

Audience: Indigenous women and/or Indigenous femme folks

Auntie Circle is our Native self-identified women’s group that will be meeting up once a month to discuss topics such as sexual and reproductive health, relationship building, political movements and issues affecting Native women. This event is 18+ and is open to all people who identify as an Indigenous woman and/or femme.

Click here to register

The Native Community Health Network also provides one-on-one sessions. These are a focused conversation on a selected topic. If you would like to schedule a one-on-one or just want more information, please contact us at nativecommunityhealthnetwork@pprm.org.

Health and Respect Mold Our Native Youth (H.A.R.M.O.N.Y.)

Audience: high school

H.A.R.M.O.N.Y. was designed to teach sexual health information in a culturally appropriate manner about ways to reduce Native American youth’s risk of becoming infected with HIV. Youth will learn specific skills to stay safe through fun learning activities such as role-plays and games in a supportive, safe environment. The H.A.R.M.O.N.Y program is taught by a trained facilitator, includes six module sessions and serves young people ages 14-18.

The Responsible Sex Education Institute offers developmentally appropriate and medically accurate individual lessons that use innovative technology and supports students in the development of 21st Century Skills. We have all these topics available virtually through a live or asynchronous format.

Click the topic for more information on each lesson, including the health standards.

Contact us if you’re looking for sex education for adults or elementary school youth.

HIV Testing and Outreach Services through NCHN are available at some of our planned events.

Planned Parenthood health centers offer HIV Testing and Treatment as part of of our full range of sexual and reproductive health services.

The Space in Albuquerque offers free, confidential, rapid HIV testing

They are located at

136 Washington St SE, Ste E Albuquerque, NM 87108

Visit nmhivguide.org to access resource HIV and Harm Reduction resources in New Mexico.

Contact Us

 

Email us directly at NativeCommunityHealthNetwork@pprm.org or fill out the form below, talk to you soon!

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