@uicaz

Our coalition works to prevent substance abuse and suicide in urban Native youth communities. #UICAZ

 Phoenix, AZ
uicaz.org
Joined September 2012
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Are you a caregiver/guardian of urban American Indian youth? Join our FREE Parenting in 2 Worlds (P2W) Program every Thursday! Your enrollment and participation in each session enters you for raffles and incentives at the end of each session! 🎁🥳 #CultureisPrevention #UICAZ
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In 10 weeks, through informative discussions you will have the opportunity to: - Strengthen your parenting skills through culture - Gain a deeper understanding of your child's development When: Thursday evenings, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Start Date: July 9, 2026
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Attention parents and caregivers, join our FREE & Virtual Parenting in 2 Worlds (P2W) Program! In 10 weeks you will have the opportunity to strengthen your parenting skills through culture, Gain an understanding of your child's development, and build upon communication skills!
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When: Tuesday evenings, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM via ZOOM Start Date: July 21, 2026 Registration Closes: August 4, 2026 End Date: September 22, 2026 Your enrollment and participation in each session enters you for raffles and incentives! 🎁🥳 #CultureisPrevention #ParentingIn2Worlds
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Catch the UICAZ's Training and Workshops "Family is Sacred" Webinar Series! All webinar sessions follow topics of family connection, revitalizing culture and promoting healthy family dynamics! Scan the QR code to sign up for a session on our website! 💜
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Inviting all community members to our August safeTALK training! Build upon your awareness and learn lifesaving suicide alertness and intervention skills! Together, we can help others and build a more caring community. Suicide is preventable, and your actions can help save lives.
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The skills you'll learn from attending safeTALK: Recognize signs and invitations for help, take action with confidence, & connect individuals to local resources. 🗓️ Date: August 5th, 2026 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Location: Phoenix Indian Center ✨ Open to anyone 15+
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Missed our June camp? Don’t worry! We’re bringing the basketball fun back with another clinic led by Ephraim and Layla along with other cultural workshops like beading, screen printing, medicine bag making, and more. July L2W Camp (June 28th - July 10th) 👥 #LivinginTwoWorlds
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Ephraim Sloan and Layla Curtis from RUN n GUN Basketball Club kicked off the Living in 2 Worlds June Summer Camp on June 8th with an action-packed basketball clinic. Youth sharpened their teamwork skills & explored how lessons learned on the court can help them succeed in life!
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On June 4th our Prevention Specialists, Rechelle and Bah facilitated a Safeguarding Medications Workshop at the Beuf Community Center. Thank you, Mariana from the City of Phoenix for inviting us out! 💙💙🪶 #RX360 #safeguardyourmedications
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Day 2 of the Living in Two Worlds June Summer Camp we had our Prevention Specialist Bah facilitate a bead making (yóó) workshop with the youth! The youth worked hard learning some history behind bead making and completing their very own piece! 🤩💙🪶 #cultureisprevention
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Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona (UICAZ) retweeted
SAMHSA@samhsagovJun 16
Recovery is about taking it one day at a time. Whether it’s a busy day or a quiet day, every step in your journey can bring you closer to living the life you want. Find support and resources, visit samhsa.gov/recoverme #RecoverMe #MyRecoveryMyJourney
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Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona (UICAZ) retweeted
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention@afspnationalJun 15
June is #MensHealthMonth, and starting today, it is #MensHealthWeek! 🗓️ This is the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on how we can better support mental health and suicide prevention among men. Artwork by Dan Lee
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Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona (UICAZ) retweeted
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
@988LifelineMay 28
It's okay to do less when you're dealing with more. 💚 Just showing up can be enough. And if things start feeling too heavy, support is available. The 988 Lifeline is here 24/7 - call, text, or chat 988 anytime to connect with someone who cares.
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Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona (UICAZ) retweeted
SAMHSA@samhsagovMay 28
Mental health problems and substance use disorders sometimes occur together. Learn about mental health and substance use co-occurring disorders samhsa.gov/mental-health/men… #RecoveryIsPossible #MHAM2026
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Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona (UICAZ) retweeted
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention@afspnationalMay 28
Every day in the U.S., 17 veterans die by suicide. What's driving this crisis, and how can we stop it? Today, host Vic Armstrong brings together advocates from different veterans' mental health organizations who are approaching this problem. Listen: lnk.to/afsp_elevating-voices…
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What are you doing this June?😎 Join us for our FREE Living in 2 Worlds Summer Camp! All American Indian middle school youth are invited to join us for fun days filled with learning prevention skills, cultural activities, and hanging out with other youth! Camp begins June 8th☀️
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We offer free early and after childcare! 🍞Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included. 📝 Spots are limited. ‼️Register by June 5th‼️
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Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org #SeeThePerson #MHAM2026

988 Lifeline

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

988lifeline.org
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Join us for our Two Spirit GONA (Gathering of Native Americans) - a space to gather, share, heal and celebrate community together. Through culture and connections, we honor our Two Spirit relatives in a welcoming space for all. Scan the QR code to register:
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