Who are we?

A comprehensive health council for ALL of Socorro County.

Our Mission: We will work Together!

· To provide a method for community health decision making.

· To identify and prioritize health safety needs.

· To establish and plan strategies for community health goals.

For the improvement of the health and quality of the life in families and individuals of Socorro County.

What do we do?

· Create and distribute resource directories and information across the county.

· Participate and Partner in multiple community programs with a variety of organizations, including; Department of Health, Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Medical Services, MRGEDA, JJB, NAMI, Healthy KIDS, NMT ASAP, Students Offering Solutions, and MORE!

· Coordination of local service providers and partners to address various issues affecting our county.

· Plan and Participate in community events such as; maze of life, community forum, fun feast and more.

Offer a variety of free trainings for our community members including Narcan, QPR, Mental Health First Aid, CPR and More!

WE CONNECT COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND RESOURCES!

Our Goals:

  • Promoting Healthy Eating and Active Living.

  • Relationship building & collaboration activities.

  • Informing citizens about available resources and addressing priority areas.

  • Public awareness campaigns centered around public health.

  • Addressing the stigma related to mental health and substance misuse.

  • Collaborating with stakeholders and community members to address the needs of our community.

Empowering Community Organizations and Individuals to make Socorro County a safer and healthier community.

Check Us out in the El Defensor Cheiftain!

A member of the New Mexico Health Council Alliance