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PUEBLO OF POJOAQUE

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Youth Empowerment Project

The Youth Empowerment Project is a youth-led project that aims to reduce suicidal behavior and substance use among Native youth up to 24 years old. Informed by a Youth Council, the program engages youth in pro-social activities and suicide and substance use prevention education to build resiliency, problem-solving, and healthy coping. The program coordinator and clinical therapist also provide suicide, mental health, and crisis support education and clinical services. The project is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Native Connections grant.

    • Pro-social activities for youth

    • Suicide and substance use prevention

    • Clinical services

    • Suicide postvention

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    If you or someone you know needs support:

    WeRNative - Mental Health Resources for Native Youth

    New Mexico crisis and access lines

    • Crisis line 1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474) 

    • Warm line 1-855-466-7100 |  www.nmcrisis.org

  • Rafaela Sanchez

    Program Coordinator

    Evonne Martinez

    Cultural Specialist

Follow YEP 

  • Instagram

Events

  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 31
    17746 US-84 Frontage
    Jul 31, 2026, 6:00 PM – Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
    17746 US-84 Frontage, 17746 US-84 Frontage, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA
    AA Meeting
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Aug 20
    Pueblo of Pojoaque Wellness Center track
    Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
    Pueblo of Pojoaque Wellness Center track, 101 Lightning Loop, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA
    Take the first step! Bring water & walking shoes.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 29
    Orilla Verde Recreation Area
    Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Orilla Verde Recreation Area, Embudo, NM 87531, USA
    For Type 2 Diabetes/High Blood Pressure, Prevention, Education, and Awareness
  • Sat, Sep 19
    Poeh Community Space
    Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Poeh Community Space, 86 Cities of Gold Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA
    Reclaim native foods & ingredients
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Poeh Cultural Center & Museum
    Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Poeh Cultural Center & Museum, 78 Cities of Gold Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA
    Celebrate a culture of healing!
  • Date and time is TBD
    Poeh Cultural Center & Museum
    Date and time is TBD
    Poeh Cultural Center & Museum, 78 Cities of Gold Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA
    Weekly classes for people with pre-diabetic A1C levels, a history of Type 2 diabetes in their family, and anyone interested in improving health.
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