Native Health of Phoenix

Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) - 01-2026
2026-01-30 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-29 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Home Visiting Program is hosting Positive Indian Parenting (PIP)! These interactive sessions will be held VIRTUALLY on Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30 from 9 am to 1 pm MST. Each session is designed to reconnect families with traditional teachings so that parents can apply cultural teachings to modern-day parenting challenges. Participants can enroll voluntarily or if needing to meet a court order requirement for a Parenting Class.
Topics Covered: Traditional Parenting, Lessons of the Storyteller, Lessons of the Cradleboard, Harmony in Child Rearing, Traditional Behavior Management, Lessons of Mother Nature, Praise in Traditional Parenting, and Choices in Parenting
Participant must attend both days of class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to receive a Certificate of Completion. Participants must register individually. Packets must be picked up prior to class start date, or other arrangements can be made.
Positive Indian Parenting is designed to meet the needs of parents, relatives, caregivers, foster parents, and others who strive to be more positive in their approach to parenting. The Curriculum was created by the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) and explores the values, and strengths of historical practices of parenting skills. “Honoring Our Children By Honoring Our Traditions” – NICWA
For questions, please email Tasheena at tshay@nachci.com or call (602) 510-8102.
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Trivia Night: Spilling the Tea on Sex-Ed (IHOP) 01-29-26
2026-01-29 17:30 - 18:30 | NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 W Southern Ave building B suite 301, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA, Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Integrated Health and Outreach Program is hosting Trivia Night: Spilling the Tea on Sex-Ed on Thursday, January 29 at 5:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, Building B (777 W Southern Avenue – Mesa)!
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!
Open to Everyone! Registration Required. Minors 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For questions, email msisson@nachci.com.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (MHAT) 01-29-26
2026-01-29 09:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Sign up for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training VIRTUALLY via Zoom. This live instructor-led session will be on Thursday, January 29 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.
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What Can I Eat? (WCIE) Healthy Choices for American Indians and Alaska Natives at Mesa
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 W Southern Ave building B suite 301, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA, Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Indigenous Wellness Program is hosting What Can I Eat? (WCIE) starting on Wednesday, January 14, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa! WCIE is a nutrition education program for adults with the goal of teaching people how to eat in a way to keep their blood sugar healthy.
We will cover topics such as learning to eat healthy, making balanced food choices to support nutrition and blood sugar management, and engaging in hands-on activities with light physical movemnet. This series is open to anyone interested in learning how to eat healthier to prevent or manage diabetes. Participants will also participate in a hands-on learning activity and practice 10 minutes of mild physical activity in each class.
📅 Classes run Wednesdays, January 14, January 28, February 11, and February 25. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Class reunion on March 25.
📍NATIVE HEALTH Mesa (777 W. Southern Avenue, Building B)
January 14, 2026 – Introduction to Carb foods and Diabetes Plate
January 28, 2026 – Fitting Sweets int a healthy diet
February 11, 2026 – Planning Healthy Diabetes Meals
February 25, 2026 – Fat, Salt, and healthy eating away from home
Attend all 5 sessions to receive an air fryer and certificate!
For more information please email: gbegay@nachci.com.
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Home Visiting: Children's Virtual Storytelling - 01-2026
2026-01-27 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
Join the NATIVE HEALTH Tribal Home Visiting team VIRTUALLY in January 2026 for Children’s Virtual Storytelling Time! We’re welcoming the new year with a special January Kindness & Community Series just for our families. Each week, we’ll share stories that help little ones learn about kindness, caring for others, and being part of a community—showing how small, loving actions can bring warmth and connection during the winter season.

Tuesday, January 6, 10 a.m. – “Who Am I?” by Julie Buchholtz
Tuesday, January 13, 10 a.m– “We are all connected” by Gabi Garcia
Tuesday, January 20, 10 a.m – “We’re better Together” by Eileen Spinelli
Tuesday, January 27, 10 a.m – “Ten things I can do to help the world” by Melanie Walsh

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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New Year Medicine Bundle Workshop - DVP & IHOP
2026-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Join us for a hands-on workshop creating your own traditional medicine bundle on Friday, January 23, 2026, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C, Main Conference Room 2nd floor in Phoenix. Learn about sacred herbs, their meanings, and how to craft a bundle with intention for healing, protection, and renewal for the New Year!
This event is hosted by NATIVE HEALTH’s Domestic Violence Prevention & Recovery Services and Integrated Health and Outreach Program.
FREE event. Refreshments provided. Registration required.
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Recovery Talking Circle
2026-01-23 13:30 - 13:45, 2026-01-16 13:30 - 13:45, 2026-01-09 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.
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NATIVE HEALTH Recovery Talking Circle

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2026 Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention Class
2026-01-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-16 11:00 - 13:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Do you have concerns about falling? A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls and is for anyone concerned about falls, has fallen in the past, has restricted activities because of falling concerns or is interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength.These classes will be held Fridays, starting Friday, January 16 and run through March 6, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Building C in Phoenix.
If interested, please fill out the registration below. If you have questions please email: ghernandez@nachci.com

Resilient Indigenous Youth Council Meeting on Zoom
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-08 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.
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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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Breakfast with a Provider - New Year, New Habits- Central
2026-01-22 08:00 - 09:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH Central is hosting New Year, New Habits on Thursday, January 22, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C, 2nd floor Conference Room. Enjoy a FREE blue corn mush breakfast and hear from our very own Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant Lauren Baer and Registered Dietitian, Tara John. Ask your questions about behavioral health and nutrition!
Registration required. For any questions, email: ebrunner@nachci.com.

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Youth Resiliency - Self-Care Garden Planting Night 01-21-26
2026-01-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH’s Youth Resiliency and Traditional Garden Program are hosting Self-care Garden Planting Night on Wednesday, January 21, 6 – 7 p.m. Virtually via ZOOM! Sign up today to learn how to grow your own garden using traditional seeds!
Youth will receive materials to keep: flower pot, seeds, acrylic markers, & soil packets. Please provide an accurate mailing address to receive materials.
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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Home Visiting Group Connection- Kindness Begins with Me-01-21-26
2026-01-21 15:00 - 17:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 W Southern Ave building B suite 301, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA, Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States
Kick off the year with Home Visiting’s January Group Connection: Kindness Begins with Me on Wednesday, January 21 from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa (777 W. Southern Avenue, Conference Room B). For families with children ages birth to 5.
January 21st is Helping Hands Day! Join us for a special day of learning, connection, and giving back. Families will explore healthy eating habits, learn about NATIVE HEALTH food assistance resources, and discover the cultural significance of Native American Stirring Sticks and traditional food preparation. Together, families will work as a team to assemble sack lunches and birthday kits for members of our community.
We will also enjoy a reading of Saturday at the Food Pantry by Diane O’Neill, a meaningful story that encourages empathy, generosity, and caring for one another.
We look forward to welcoming you and your little helpers for a meaningful afternoon of learning, culture, and service!
📅 Wednesday, January 21, 2026
🕑 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, Building B, Conference Room B
Registration required.
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Traditional Garden: Tea Time with Kaya, The Gardener
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden, 1822 W Pierson St, Phoenix, AZ 85015, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85015, United States
NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden is hosting Tea Time with Kaya, the Gardener, every Third Tuesday of the month*, Noon – 1 p.m.! Come drink tea and learn with our gardener Kaya. This is a time to ask your gardening questions, tour the traditional garden, have an open harvest of the produce available, and enjoy tea and snacks with Kaya and community!
Our next session will be on Tuesday, April 21 at 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden, 1822 W Pierson St – Phoenix. *This will be our final session until fall, when the weather cools down.
Please wear comfortable clothes and closed toes shoes.
No registration required.
For questions, please email kperry@nachci.com.

NATIVE HEALTH locations will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-20
NATIVE HEALTH Central, NHW Community Health Center, NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, and NATIVE HEALTH at Walupe Health Center will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

2026 Walk in Your Mocs - 01/17/2026
2026-01-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Crosscut Canal Path/Papago Park, 625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Indigenous Wellness Program 5K Walk in Your Mocs Walking Series is back! Join us on Saturday, January 17, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Crosscut Canal Path inside Papago Park in Phoenix. These walks are free and open to all—everyone is welcome. Walking in your moccasins is optional. Light breakfast and water provided. Participants must register to receive a free t-shirt and to be eligible for a free Fitbit by attending all walks in the series.
Come walk, connect, and support Indigenous wellness in our community! Please sign up below.

Free HIV Testing at Charlie's
2026-01-15 21:00 - 2026-01-16 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.

Traditional Garden: Earth-Based Skincare Series
2026-01-13 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 a 3-part Earth-Based Skincare Workshop Series this winter. Come join us as we explore traditional uses, share stories, and make skincare out of certain plants! These workshops will take place on December 30, January 7, and January 13 at 5:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C (4041 N. Central Avenue-Phoenix).
Rosewater Workshop – Tuesday, December 30, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C
Yarrow Face Wash Workshop – Wednesday, January 7, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C
Chaparral Salve Workshop – Tuesday, January 13, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C
Each attendee will bring home the creations we make in class. For those that attend all three sessions, they will receive a bag with a variety of herbs and self care products.
Open to All. Registration Required.
For questions, email kperry@nachci.com.
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Read It and Eat - January 2026
2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:15
Join Read It and Eat, NATIVE HEALTH’s monthly early literacy and cooking program, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6 at NHW Community Health Center, Thursday, January 8 at NATIVE HEALTH Central, , or on Tuesday, January 13 at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa. This interactive program combines stories, crafts, and basic cooking skills. This month, we’ll be making Blue Corn Nachos!
Each family takes home a free produce bag!
Registration is required.

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Elder Talking Circle
2026-01-12 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.
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Native SCOPE-2026
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Join us for Native SCOPE, a preparatory program with Skills, Careers, Opportunities, Pathways, and Experience (SCOPE) at NATIVE HEALTH Central in collaboration with American Indian Health – Area Health Education Center (AIH-AHEC). Native SCOPE is open to students in eighth grade, high school, or college who are eager to explore the diverse opportunities within the medical field.
Starts Saturday, January 10, 2026. Club will meet every 2nd Saturday starting January 10 through June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at NATIVE HEALTH Central. (Site visit days will vary).
Brunch is provided. Parents are welcome to come. Students will receive a different medical item each session (stethoscope, reflex hammer, etc.)
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your journey towards a fulfilling career in medicine!
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Youth Resiliency - Resolutions 01-09-26
2026-01-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
In honor of the new year, Youth Resiliency Program is hosting Resolutions on Friday, January 9, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Virtually via ZOOM! Join us for an evening of exploring new ways of creating goals that will benefit your overall wellbeing and how to maintain the goals throughout the year!
Supplies and registration are free; supplies include pencils, journals, highlighters, and materials needed to create a vision board (boards, scissors, magazines, glue).
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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Winter Storytelling Night with Kristopher Dosela
2026-01-09 17:30 - 19:30 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Join us for an evening traditional winter tales shared by amazing storyteller Kristopher Dosela on Friday, January 9, 2026, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C, Main Conference Room 2nd floor in Phoenix.
FREE event. Refreshments (nacho bar) provided. Registration required. Adults must register individually.

Storyteller’s Bio: My name is Kristopher Dosela, I am an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community known as the Pima tribe (Akimel O’odham). I love sharing my Indigenous culture through stories, songs and dances passed down from generation to generation. My journey first began as a high school student wanting to reconnect with my culture. So, I reached out to my late great-grandparents who started teaching me. From there, I’ve had many teachers in my life who shared our culture and traditional beliefs. I know these things have changed my life and I am happy to help others on their journey…in search of their Native Roots as well.

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