Mental Health First Aid training was provided to the Young Women's Gathering Committee at the Black Mountain Community Building Mental Heath First Aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges and how to respond and intervene.

Through our partner A Call to Men the Healthy Masculinity curriculum was provided to the Cholla High School Boys Basketball team. Healthy masculinity educates men and boys on healthy, respectful manhood. Healthy respectful manhood prevents all forms of gender-based violence and is linked to improved physical health and emotional well-being for men. 

In partnership with Indigenous Alliance Without Borders a cleaning and clearing of the Santa Cruz Wash highlighted the importance of water and advocate for its protection and sustainable management, focusing on the rights of Indigenous peoples to clean water and their role as water protectors.  

Native Mind provides Tribal advocacy for its Native members and communities to address issues of social justice and equity, such as combating racism, bias, and cultural incompetence, and advocating for the preservation of Native cultures and traditions. Native Mind  advocates at all levels 0f government  ( Pictured Arizona State Senator Ruben Gallego, Cachora Standifer, Native Mind CEO) 

The Sole School program is a community giveback program through which local stores  connect with and provide support to underserved schools and athletic programs in their neighborhoods., through Native Mind Collective Cholla High School Cheer Team and Basketball Team received a financial gift and the opportunity for interested students to be mentored by local store management staff. Sole School also opens the door for employment within these stores.

Mental Health First Aid training was provided to the Ki: Ki: Association at Black Mountain Community Building for residential staff.       

Organizations who practice harm reduction incorporate a spectrum of strategies that meet people where they are ― on their own terms, and may serve as a pathway to additional health and social services, including additional prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Harm reduction works by addressing broader health and social issues through improved policies, programs, and practices.

Through Native Mind Collective pre and post game meals were provided as well as purchase of warm ups for Varsity team.  DJ for home games and purchase of school t-shirts to sale for continued support for programs were also obtained. Engaging in sports, both team and individual, can significantly improve mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, while also boosting self-esteem, social skills, and overall well-being through physical activity and social interaction.

Through it's Partner Agency I:MIG LLC presentations were held in Pisenemo District of The Tohono O'odham Nation  on Substance use disorders, like opioid use disorder (OUD),  are impacting Tribal Communities across Arizona. Prevention activities help educate and support individuals, families, and communities and are critical for maintaining both individual and community health.

5NP is the 5 Needle Protocol, also known as the NADA Protocol. 5NP is a treatment that involves stimulating 5 points on the outer ear using needles or ear seeds. The points are: Sympathetic, Shen Men, Kidney, Liver, and Lung. This treatment has historically been used to help alleviate symptoms of withdrawal from opiates and addictive substances, though its benefits are more widely applicable and beneficial.

Community event held in the Community of Cold Fields in the Waw Giwulk District (Baboquivari)  to celebrate community and continued well-being. Native Mind provided raffle items and had its coalition partners out to provide health information and services information to the community.