First Nations Community Healthsource
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Health & Medicine
Location
625 Truman St. NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
First Nations Community HealthSource is committed to providing a culturally competent, comprehensive health service delivery system integrating traditional values to enhance the physical, spiritual, emotional and mental well being of American Indian/Alaska Native families and other underserved populations residing in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.
Description
First Nations Community HealthSource's Youth Mentoring Program is focused on facilitating a supportive mentor relationship between a caring adult and a child ages 4 to 18 years within the Albuquerque area.
A mentor’s commitment can change a child’s life and promote positive development with cultural awareness in many ways including:
- Increased school attendance
- Higher grades
- Increased self-esteem and confidence
- Stronger and healthier family and community relationships
Explore the adventure of mentoring! Meet new people...give back to your community....be a role model to a child...have fun!!