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San Diego American Indian Health Center

A community health center serving all people of San Diego, because a healthier us—begins with you.

07/25/2025

📅 Tomorrow: Raising Awareness - A Substance Use Prevention Event

We’re bringing together advocates, experts, and community organizations throughout San Diego for an afternoon of powerful stories, practical tools, and lifesaving resources to raise awareness for substance use prevention.

✅ What You'll Receive: Attendees will receive free Narcan (naloxone), hands-on training on how to use it, and fentanyl test strips to take home.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Harold J. Ballard Parent Center - 2375 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110

Schedule:
12-1pm: Registration & Resource Booths
1-1:30pm: Welcome & Opening
1:30-2pm: Keynote Speaker - DA Summer Stephan
2-2:30pm: Presentation - San Diego County
2:30-3pm: Keynote Testimonial Speaker: Stephanie Carrasco
3-3:30pm: Presentation - CCUIH
3:30-4pm: NARCAN Training

Getting to the Ballard Parent Center
Public Transportation:
Trolley - Old Town Station (14 min. walk)
Bus - Old Town Station or Juan St & Harney St. (9 min. walk)
Parking -The Ballard Parent Center has a parking lot off of Jefferson St.

07/23/2025

These are the voices leading the conversation on Substance Use Prevention—rooted in lived experience, compassion, and the drive to protect our communities.

🕊️ Meet Stephanie Carrasco, Founder of Bear Roots

Stephanie is the founder of Bear Roots and a devoted mother to Nathaniel Carrasco, who tragically lost his life to fentanyl poisoning on November 16, 2020. In his honor, Stephanie has become a powerful voice for fentanyl awareness, addiction recovery, and mental health advocacy.

💬 Meet District Attorney Summer Stephan

DA Stephan has served San Diego County for over 30 years, delivering justice for victims of crime and championing public safety. She is nationally recognized for her leadership in combating human trafficking and addressing the fentanyl crisis.

Want to be part of the conversation? Stephanie and DA Stephan will be the keynote speakers at our Raising Awareness Event—a free, family-friendly gathering this weekend, focused on connection, healing, and prevention.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 26th
📍 Location: Harold J. Ballard Parent Center - 2375 Congress St., San Diego, CA 92110
🕓 Time: 12:00–4:00 PM

Email our Program Manager, Samuel Black for more information. sblack@sdaihc.org

07/21/2025

A dozen voices. One purpose. Prevention starts with people. 💬🤝🫂

Last week, we hosted our first Mental Health Summit, bringing together over 50 attendees for su***de prevention. The event opened with wellness workshops led by Elizabeth from the San Pasqual Band of Kumeyaay Nation, creating space for everyone to feel grounded and present.

Guests heard from local speakers from Community Health Improvement Partners, HHSA's Behavioral Health Services, Mental Wellness for Artists, and Nature Unplugged. Thank you to the attendees and community partners that made our event possible.

We invite you to continue the conversation at our "Raising Awareness Event" this Saturday, July 26th from 12 – 4pm at 2375 Congress St., San Diego, CA 92110. Free, family-friendly, and open to all. Learn more at sdaihc.org.

07/03/2025

🧠 Mental Health Summit: Your Experience has a Place Here! 🧠

On Friday, July 18th, we’re bringing together community leaders, service providers, and advocates for a day focused on mental health.

Together, we’ll explore what our communities need to heal and thrive. This is your opportunity to raise awareness around su***de and receive expert advice, honest conversations, and hands-on workshops. Along with a special screening of Community Health Improvement Partners' Su***de Prevention documentary.

📅 Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Marina Village Conference Center - 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109

🔗 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-summit-tickets-1325650399029?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/26/2025

📅 Next Month: Raising Awareness - A Substance Use Prevention Event

We’re bringing together advocates, experts, and community organizations throughout San Diego for an afternoon of powerful stories, practical tools, and lifesaving resources to raise awareness for substance use prevention.

✅ What You'll Receive: Attendees will receive free Narcan (naloxone), hands-on training on how to use it, and fentanyl test strips to take home.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Harold J. Ballard Parent Center - 2375 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110

Presented by Partnerships for Success. A community wellness program of San Diego American Indian Health Center. Learn more at sdaihc.org

06/13/2025

Local teachers visit San Diego American Indian Health Center🪶

Last week, we welcomed our city's educators from San Diego Unified School District for a comprehensive tour of our clinic, mobile health unit, and youth center.

They toured our spaces, asked questions, and spent time with the team learning how we support youth through cultural education, wellness programs, and interactive community events.

Thank you all for visiting! We’re excited to keep building partnerships that connect students with resources rooted in care, culture, and community. Learn more at sdaihc.org.

06/05/2025

🪴The Healing Garden Workshop 🪴

This past week, we hosted the third Healing Garden Workshop—a free event for patients and community members focused on wellness through gardening.

Participants learned from Master Gardeners about the healing benefits of gardening, then hand-painted their own terracotta pots and designed mini succulent bouquets to take home.

Along the way, our health center shared su***de prevention resources, opened the door to honest conversations about mental health, and introduced attendees to our programs and services.

Interested in joining our upcoming workshop?

📅 Date: Saturday, June 28th or July 26th
🕗 Time: 10am – 1pm
📍 Location: 2630 First Ave., San Diego, CA 92103

Email our Program Manager, Iridian Vazquez to sign up: ivazquez@sdaihc.org

06/03/2025

🪶 Happening Now: Youth GONA

What would it mean for a Native youth to be surrounded by peers, mentors, and tradition tomorrow? There's still time to join our three-day celebration where youth connect, reflect, and grow through stories, crafts, and hands-on learning.

📍 Go to 2375 Congress St., San Diego, CA 92110
⏰ June 3rd until June 5th from 8am – 4pm daily.

05/30/2025

🚨 Happening Now: Health Fair 🚨

Free health screenings, Narcan training, cooking demos, and plenty more support in our parking lot. There's no appointment needed — just walk up and talk to a specialist today. It's care without barriers!

📍 Go to 2630 First Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
⏰ Now until 4:30 PM

05/23/2025

Confused about coverage? Overdue for a checkup? Unsure where to start? 🩺

Healthcare shouldn’t be complicated. That's why San Diego American Indian Health Center created an All-In-One Health Fair, next Friday, to get clear answers, friendly support, and care without barriers.

What to Expect:
✅ Free Health Screenings
✅ Appointment Scheduling
✅ Narcan Education/Training
✅ Mental Health 101 Workshop
✅ Healthy Cooking Demonstrations
✅ Crafts & Gardening Workshops for All Ages
✅ Enrollment assistance for Medi-Cal, Covered California, and CalFresh

🔗Learn more about San Diego American Indian Health Center by visiting sdaihc.org

05/22/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 🌿

In honor, we’re spotlighting our recent Healing Garden Workshops — where mental wellness starts with soil and blooms into community. One participant recently shared:

“I liked how you emphasized the importance of outdoor activities by connecting gardening with mental health… As an extrovert, my highlight was getting the chance to meet other people.”

🗓️ Next workshop: Saturday, May 31st
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Register for more event information

Join the garden, meet others, and learn how gardening supports your mental health. Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-garden-workshops-4-workshops-tickets-1344719194309?aff=erelexpmlt

05/15/2025

The Powwow called them in. This gathering calls them forward. 🪶

Youth GONA (Gathering of Native Americans) is back. A three-day gathering for Native youth, filled with stories, hands-on learning, and culture-rooted crafts.

📅 June 3–5, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
📍 Harold J. Ballard Center (2375 Congress St., San Diego, CA 92110)
🚗 Parking available off Jefferson St.

Hosted in partnership with the SDUSD Indian Education Program and the California Rural Indian Health Board. Registration is free — but the experience is priceless.

🔗 Register now at sdaihc.org/gona
Questions? Reach out to Andrea Wilbur at awilbur@sdaihc.org

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2630 First Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16192342158

Website

http://www.sdaihc.org/

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