American Indian Health & Services, Inc. (AIH&S) is one of 41 non-profit Urban Indian Health Organizations nationwide which seek to provide culturally competent care to meet the needs of the Urban Indian communities they serve. For over 20 years, AIH&S has been committed to promoting and providing quality services to improve the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives and all other community members of Santa Barbara. They envision a vibrant community where American Indians, Alaska Natives, and the community are nurtured and values include a balance of care for the mind, body, and spirit.
Join host Kris Kington-Barker as she speaks with guests from American Indian Health & Services, Inc., Scott Black, Chief Executive Officer, Jessica Foster, Community Wellness Manager, and Dr. Jonnie Williams, Licensed Clinical Psychologist with AIH&S Behavioral Health Department as they discuss how the community health care center provides culturally-grounded and trauma-informed programs and services for the American Indian/Alaska Native (and entire community) in response to the unique needs of the community.
You are invited to listen, learn and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855 or email questions to voices@kcbx.org.
Broadcast date: 5/6/21
Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX and made possible through underwriting by Joan Gellert-Sargen.
Additional Information on how to connect with American Indian Health & Services and reports:
- AIH&S Website: https://www.aihscorp.org/
- AIH&S Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AIHSCORP
- AIH&S Community Wellness Report: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:1b148455-f589-474b-b679-587e1ec63d68
- AIH&S Community Wellness Report Executive Summary: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:b63318fd-3283-4cb2-942c-593d4c3a4c62
