Native Health of Phoenix

Home Visiting Group Connection- Zooming with Snowman 12-17-25
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH’s Home Visiting Program presents December’s Group Connection: Zooming with Snowman! For families with children ages 0-5 (siblings welcome!). Activities include build-your-snowman, snowy storytime, and frosty snacks!
📅 Wednesday, December 17, 2025
🕑 10:00 AM – Noon
📍 Virtual via Zoom
Registration required. Please register by Friday, December 12, 10 a.m. in order to receive materials in time.
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Home Visiting: Children's Virtual Storytelling - 12-2025
2025-12-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
Join the NATIVE HEALTH Tribal Home Visiting team VIRTUALLY in December for Children’s Virtual Storytelling Time! We’re closing out the year with a special Winter Celebration series. Each week, we’ll share stories that honor the winter season and highlight all the fun, warmth, and coziness it brings.

Tuesday, December 2, 10 a.m. – “Sneezy the Snowman” by Maureen Wright
Tuesday, December 2, 10 a.m– “How to Catch a Yeti” by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton
Tuesday, December 2, 10 a.m – “Moon Song” by Michaela Goade
Tuesday, December 2, 10 a.m – “Winter’s Gifts” by Kaitlin B. Curtice
Tuesday, December 2, 10 a.m – “We Celebrate Light” by Jane Yolen, Heidi Stemple, and Jieting Chen

Virtual Zoom Link will be provided once registered. Each attendee will be entered to win the featured book of the day (one winner per session). This event is open to all families with children ages birth to 5. For any questions, email dnieto@nachci.com or call (602) 279-5262 ext 13003.
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Read It and Eat - December 2025
2025-12-16 10:00 - 10:15, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 10:15, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 10:15
Join Read It and Eat, NATIVE HEALTH’s monthly early literacy and cooking program, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9 at NHW Community Health Center, Thursday, December 11 at NATIVE HEALTH Central, or on Tuesday, November 16 at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa. This interactive program combines stories, crafts, and basic cooking skills. This month, we’ll be making sugar cone Christmas Trees!
Each family takes home a free produce bag!
Registration is required.

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Tribal Practice- Cozy Creations: Fleece Blanket & Cocoa Night 12/12/25
2025-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Practice program presents Cozy Creations: Fleece Blanket & Cocoa Night! Join us on Friday, December 12, 5:30 pm – 7 pm at NATIVE HEALTH Central (4041 N Central Ave – second floor conference room). Join us for a fun evening of hot cocoa and fleece blanket making for all Native American youth and parents!
This family-friendly event is a perfect opportunity to:
• Connect with community members
• Sip delicious cocoa
• Make new friends
• Create your very own fleece tie blanket
For Native American families.
Register early to reserve your place. Please fill out a separate registration form for each person with a new name.
For more information please email: gbegay@nachci.com.
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Recovery Talking Circle
2025-12-12 13:30 - 13:45, 2025-11-28 13:30 - 13:45, 2025-11-21 13:30 - 13:45 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’S Recovery Talking Circles are held every Friday, 1:30 pm at NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave, Building C, 2nd floor conference room – Phoenix ! Facilitated by Dwight Francisco and Gary Honani.
For Native Americans in recovery ages 18 and older.
Recovery Talking Circle will NOT be meeting July 3, July 10, or July 17.
Register below.

NATIVE HEALTH Recovery Talking Circle

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Youth Resiliency - Holiday Gourd Painting Night
2025-12-11 17:30 - 17:45, 2025-12-10 17:30 - 17:45
Calling Indigenous Youth and Families! The Youth Resiliency Program is hosting Holiday Gourd Painting Night, an evening of fun, cultural learning, and making beautiful gourd art! Attendees are invited to paint beautiful gourd ornaments and create memories with the community and loved ones. Join us on Wednesday, December 10, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa! OR on Wednesday, December 17, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., at NATIVE HEALTH Central!
All supplies included. Light refreshments (popcorn, hot cocoa) provided. Holiday attire welcome but not required.
Open to Indigenous Families with Youth ages 11 to 24. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian if under the age of 18.
For questions, please contact Nathan at nramon@nachci.com.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (MHAT) 12-09-25
2025-12-09 09:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Sign up for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training VIRTUALLY via Zoom. The live instructor-led session will be on Tuesday, December 9 at 9 am MST.
Be the one who makes a difference.
Through NATIVE HEALTH’s free Youth Mental Health First Aid training, adults (18+) learn how to notice, listen, and respond when a young person needs support.
What You’ll Learn in Youth Mental Health First Aid
This interactive training helps you recognize and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth ages 12–18.
During the training, you’ll learn how to:
• Notice early warning signs when a young person may be struggling.
• Understand how life stress, trauma, and other factors can affect youth mental health.
• Reach out with empathy and start supportive conversations.
• Respond with confidence in both everyday and crisis situations using a simple 5-step action plan.
• Connect youth to professional help and community resources.
• Encourage ongoing wellness, resilience, and hope.
What Participants Can Expect:
When you sign up through NATIVE HEALTH, you’ll follow a step-by-step process designed to guide you through the full training experience.
– Register for the training through NATIVE HEALTH.
– Create a learner account in MHFA Connect (the national MHFA learning platform).
– Gain access to course materials once enrolled in the course.
– Complete the required 2-hour self-paced online pre-work prior to attending the live session.
– Attend the live virtual instructor-led session with two certified MHFA instructors.
– Complete the required post-work.
– Receive your official Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Completion.
This course empowers caring adults—family members, friends, mentors, professionals, and community members—to make a difference in a young person’s life.
Register below.

Elder Talking Circle
2025-12-08 13:00 - 17:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’S Elder Talking Circles are held every second Monday of the month! The next session will be held on Monday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave, Building C – Phoenix. Facilitated by Roy Johnston, Traditionalist. For Native American Elders 55 years or older.
Lunch will be provided.
Register below.

NATIVE HEALTH locations will close at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025
2025-12-05 11:00 - 19:00
NATIVE HEALTH Central, NHW Community Health Center, NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, and NATIVE HEALTH at Walupe Health Center, will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. Regular business hours will resume Monday, December 8, 2025.

Resilient Indigenous Youth Council Meeting on Zoom
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH is excited to announce our Resilient Indigenous Youth Council! We are looking for Indigenous Youth ages 11-24 to join us. This is your opportunity to share your voice , develop leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on your community. The Youth Council will focus on creating cultural connectedness, engaging leadership and service opportunities, fostering friendships, and making meaningful change. Members will have a chance to plan and participate in community events, connect with peers, work together to strengthen well-being.
Our next virtual council meeting will be on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6-7 pm, followed by Wednesday, September 2, 6-7 pm, and Wednesday, September 16, 6-7pm, VIRTUALLY via Zoom.
Eligibility:

Must be American Indian and/or Alaskan Native youth
Ages: 11-24 years old
Must sign and submit Resilient Indigenous Youth Consent Form to join the youth council

After registering, you will receive via email the link to the Zoom meeting.
For questions, please contact Nathan at nramon@nachci.com.
Register below.

Resilient Indigenous Youth Council

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I understand that I am signing up for an event. I agree to attend and receive text reminders from NATIVE HEALTH at the number provided related to this event, such as reminder texts. I understand that NATIVE HEALTH does not share phone numbers or information about users who opt-in to receive text messages. I understand that I can opt out at any time by replying STOP. My participation in this class is voluntary and I assume all risks, known and unknown. I also release and waive any claims for injury, illness, and any other damages that I may have against NATIVE HEALTH arising from my participation.*

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Tribal Practice: Wreath Workshop
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Practice program presents: Wreath Workshop! Join us on Wednesday, December 4, 5:30 pm – 7 pm at NATIVE HEALTH Central (4041 N Central Ave, Building C – second floor conference room). Bring your creativity and holiday spirit as we guide you through making your very own wreath to brighten your home this season. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. We look forward to creating something beautiful together!
For Native American families ages 16 and over.
Register early to reserve your place. Please fill out a separate registration form for each person with a new name.
For more information please email: gbegay@nachci.com.
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Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred (FIS/MIS) - 12-2025
2025-12-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us as we explore the sacred roles of fathers and mothers in Native families. Through cultural teachings, group discussions, and supportive resources, we’ll explore how to:

Embrace our responsibilities as a parent
Develop positive parenting skills rooted in tradition
Build strong, healthy relationships within our family

Together, let’s embrace our traditions, strengthen our relationships, and create a brighter future for generations to come. Certificate and gift bag provided at the completion of all sessions.
Classes run Monday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 3, 9 am – 1 pm VIRTUAL via Zoom.
Please note that everyone planning to attend will need to register individually. If couples are attending, both individuals will need to complete their own registration.
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World AIDS Day: Planting Seeds of Remembrance and Growth 12-01-25
2025-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden, 1822 W Pierson St, Phoenix, AZ 85015, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85015, United States
NATIVE HEALTH is hosting World AIDS Day: Planting Seeds of Remembrance and Growth on Monday, December 1 at 12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden, 1822 W Pierson St – Phoenix.
Come plant seeds with us and reflect on the progress our communities have made, honor lives lost and discuss how we can continue to transform the AIDS response.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Please wear comfortable clothes and closed toes shoes!
Open to everyone. If below 18, parent/guardian must accompany. Registration required.
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NATIVE HEALTH locations will be closed Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28
NATIVE HEALTH Central, NHW Community Health Center, NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, and NATIVE HEALTH at Walupe Health Center will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Regular business hours will resume Friday, November 28, 2025.

Traditional Garden: Po'onomp Tincture Making 11-25-25
2025-11-25 17:30 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Traditional Garden Program is hosting Po’onomp Tincture Making on Tuesday, November 25 at 5:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C!
In this workshop, we will learn about Po’onomp (Western name: Devil’s Claw), the ways this plant grows, and the traditional uses for each part of this plant. We will then look into the healing properties for the root systems of this plant and ways to process these roots. We will end the workshop by making our own tinctures with Po’onomp and vegetable glycerin.
Each attendee will leave with a jar of their own Po’onomp tinctures to infuse and a tincture dropper bottle to transfer at home!
Open to Everyone. Registration Required.
For questions, email kperry@nachci.com.
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Home Visiting: Children's Virtual Storytelling - 11-2025
2025-11-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
Join the NATIVE HEALTH Tribal Home Visiting team VIRTUALLY in November, Native American Heritage Month, for Children’s Virtual Storytelling Time! This month, we will be celebrating our one-year anniversary with weekly book giveaways and a special guest storyteller event on Thursday, November 20!

Tuesday, November 4, 10 a.m. – “Rock Your Mocs” by Laurel Goodluck
Wednesday, November 12, 10 a.m– “I Hope” by Monique Gray Smith (NATIVE HEALTH is closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day)
Tuesday, November 18, 10 a.m – “Métis Like Me” by Tasha Hilderman
Tuesday, November 25, 10 a.m – “Being Home” by Traci Sorrell

Virtual Zoom Link will be provided once registered. Each attendee will be entered to win the featured book of the day (one winner per session). This event is open to all families with children ages birth to 5. For any questions, email dnieto@nachci.com or call (602) 279-5262 ext 13003.
Register below.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (MHAT) 11-25-25
2025-11-25 09:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Sign up for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training VIRTUALLY via Zoom. The live instructor-led session will be on Tuesday, November 25 at 9 am MST.
Why Take This Training?
This free training teaches you how to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12-18 and how to help them get the support they need.
Who Should Attend?
This training is great for any adult, ages 18 and over, who works with or cares about youth.
What You’ll Learn:
-Signs of common mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD
-Warning signs of substance use
-How to talk to a young person who may be struggling
-Where to connect them for help
-How social media, bullying, trauma, and stress affect youth
-Tips to take care of yourself while helping others
What Participants Can Expect:
When you sign up through Native Health, you’ll follow a step-by-step process designed to guide you through the full training experience.
– Register for the training through NATIVE HEALTH.
– Create a learner account in MHFA Connect (the national MHFA learning platform).
– Gain access to course materials once enrolled in the course.
– Complete the required 2-hour self-paced online pre-work prior to attending the live session.
– Attend the 5.5-hour live virtual session with certified MHFA instructors.
– Complete the required post-work.
– Receive your official Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Completion.
Learn how to be there for the youth in your life.
Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community.
Register below.

26th Annual Native American Children's Toy Drive and Concert
2025-11-22 17:30 - 21:30 | Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
FREE ADMISSION when you donate a new, unwrapped toy or children’s clothing (ages birth-17 years of age)

Trivia Night: Stuff You Might've Missed in Sex-Ed 11-21-25
2025-11-21 17:45 - 18:45 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Integrated Health and Outreach Program is hosting Trivia Night: Stuff You Might Have Missed in Sex-Ed on Friday, November 21 at 5:45 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C!
This will be a fun, recurring trivia-style game night that aims to quiz you on your sexual health knowledge. Come have fun, win prizes, and learn something new!
Aimed at parents, but Open to Everyone. Registration Required. Minors 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For questions, email joyoung@nachci.com.
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Free HIV Testing at Charlie's
2025-11-20 21:00 - 2025-11-21 00:00 | Charlie’s Phoenix, 727 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85013, United States
NATIVE HEALTH is offering FREE rapid HIV testing, at-home HIV test kits, and condoms + lube at Charlie’s Phoenix every third Thursday! Healthier communities start with accessible care. #KnowYourStatus
This initiative is part of NATIVE HEALTH’s Integrated Health and Outreach Program.
NO registration required.
For more info, call (602) 279-5262 x 14003 or email nhiho@nachci.com.
