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
Upcoming Events
November and December Talking Circles
Click on the corresponding tab to register for an event.
Auntie Night: Tuesday 11/28 and 12/19
B.U.D. Night: Wednesday 11/29 and 12/20
Q.T. Night: Thursday 11/30 and 12/21
Talking Circles start at 6:30PM MST.
Zoom link will be sent day of event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
