(602) 279-5262
(602) 279-5262
Every second Monday of the month at NATIVE HEALTH Central starting at 1PM, lunch provided.
The Elders Talking Circle provides a safe and welcoming space for Native American community members ages 55 and older to come together in connection, support, and shared understanding. Participants listen to one another as they share personal stories, feelings, and wisdom. Through these conversations, elders are able to process intergenerational trauma, strengthen emotional health, and foster healing within themselves and their community.
Facilitated by: Roy Johnston
Every Thursday, 6 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa
Community Talking Circle is open to the Community for building strengthening relationships and fosters empathy among community members by creating a safe and supportive space where individuals can share openly on a deeper emotional level.
Facilitated by: Roy Johnston
Every Wednesdays, 5:30 PM. at NATIVE HEALTH Central
Relatives in Recovery is a supportive group for Native American individuals in various stages of recovery from alcohol and substance use. Participants share their experiences, strength, and hope as they work to overcome addiction together. The primary purpose of the group is to support individuals in maintaining sobriety and to help one another achieve lasting recovery through encouragement, connection, and access to resources.
Facilitated by: Deborah Gwilt
Every Friday, 1:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central
The Recovery Talking Circle focuses on healing through shared stories and breaking cycles of addiction and trauma within a supportive community environment. The circle promotes recovery by creating a “healing forest” that reduces shame, fosters connection, and encourages mutual support. Participants are guided by shared values of confidentiality, nonjudgment, respectful listening, and deep reflection rather than direct confrontation, creating a safe space for healing and personal growth.
Facilitated by: Dwight Francisco
Spring semester for all four campuses from March to April.
This Talking Circle is a supportive, culturally grounded gathering designed for Indigenous students to share experiences, manage stress, and build community. Students use this space to receive mental health support, develop stress-management skills, and discuss personal challenges related to their educational journey in a safe and respectful environment.
Facilitated by: Dwight Francisco
Three times a month, 5:30 p.m. at each NATIVE HEALTH location
The Women’s Talking Circle provides a confidential and supportive environment where women can feel seen, heard, and valued. Discussions often focus on emotional healing, life transitions, and personal or spiritual growth. Participants are reminded of the strength of their matriarchal lineage and build resilience through sharing their most vulnerable and authentic selves within a trusted community of women.
Facilitated by Sinetta Lopez.
The purpose of smudging is to practice traditional ceremonial cleansing using sage, cedar, or sweetgrass to remove negative energy, reduce anxiety, and clear away impurities. Smudging is also used to bless a person, place, or object with positive, peaceful energy and promote balance, healing, and spiritual well-being.