RIO ARRIBA
COUNTY, NM
We are assessing the 10 vital services for surviving and thriving
MISSION
A countywide system of care
Our goal is to ensure that all our families and community members have access to ten vital services, promoting the health, safety and resilience of all county residents. The five “surviving” services are medical care, housing security programs, food security programs, behavioral health care and transportation to services. Five services for “thriving” include: parent supports, early childhood learning/child care, fully-resourced community-focused schools, youth mentors and job training.
For those interested in supporting a data-driven, collaborative and technology-empowered initiative, please contact us at the Anna, Age Eight Institute.
SURVIVING & THRIVING
THESE ARE THE VITAL SERVICES THAT ENSURE HEALTHY RESIDENTS
To what degree do families have access to these services?
Survival Services
Medical/Dental Care
Behavioral Health Care
Food
Housing
Transportation
Thriving Services
Parent Supports
Early Childhood Learning
Community Schools
Youth Mentors
Job Training
WE ASKED FAMILIES
WHERE ARE THE GAPS IN SERVICES?
In our assessment phase, we are asking parents and caregivers about their access to the ten services for surviving and thriving. Survey respondents have come from the following communities: Abiquiú, Alcalde, Canjilon, Cañones, Canova Chamita, Chili, Chama, Chimayó, Cordova, Dixon, Dulce, El Duende, El Rito, Ensenada, Hernandez, Española, La Madera, La Mesilla, La Villita, Los Luceros, Los Ojos, Lyden, Ohkay Owingeh, Pueblito, Santa Clara Pueblo, Tierra Amarilla, Truchas and Velarde. The Anna Age Eight Institute partnered with United Way of Northern New Mexico, the New Mexico Department of Health, NM Probation and Parole, NM State Police, Española City Police Department, NM Treatment Services, Moving Arts Española, and various community partners who actively participated in Anna, Age Eight Institute meetings. Teams surveyed at various locations throughout the survey time period including McCurdy Mission Fall Fiesta, Española School District Parent Teacher Conferences, Moving Arts Española, New Mexico Treatment Services, Presbyterian Hospital, and many other locations. To learn about our survey process, results and ongoing assessments of access issues, please contact the Anna, Age Eight Institute.
“In order to grow and continue the healing of our communities from the long-endured trauma and suffering, it is essential that we come together as creative entities. It is vital to collaborate in ways that are unique, exciting and bring vibrancy to the zeitgeist of Northern New Mexico. We need it now more than ever.”
—Diego López, Rio Arriba County artist and community activist diego.lopez.design@gmail.com
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