activities · 28
what they do
direct service · 23
- Affordable and Supportive Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingDevelops, owns, and manages over 1,000 units of income-based and affordable housing, supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, and emergency shelter services across 24 sites in Phoenix.
- Affordable and Supportive Housing ManagementDevelops, owns, and manages over 1,000 units of income-based, affordable, supportive, and emergency shelter housing across 24 sites in Phoenix, serving individuals and youth experiencing homelessness and those in need of stable housing.
- Community Outreach and Engagement Events Community Health & Resource FairsHosts community events such as Spring into Action and youth PIT count BBQs at locations like Patina Mountain Preserve, HomeBase Surprise, and HomeBase Central to connect individuals—especially youth experiencing homelessness—with resources for job training, family planning, and treatment services.
- Community Resource Events Community Health & Resource FairsHosts community events like "Spring into Action" at Patina Mountain Preserve to connect individuals with resources for job training, family planning, and treatment services, and community BBQs at HomeBase Surprise and HomeBase Central to support youth experiencing homelessness during the annual youth PIT count.
- Community Resource Events Community Health & Resource FairsHosts community events such as "Spring into Action" at Patina Mountain Preserve to connect individuals with resources for job training, family planning, and treatment services, and community BBQs at HomeBase Surprise and HomeBase Central to support youth experiencing homelessness during the annual youth PIT count.
- Donation Management Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleOperates a donation center and closets at Stepping Stone Place in Phoenix, AZ, supported by volunteers who sort, organize, and store donated goods, and facilitates community-led donation drives for high-need items.
- Donation Management and Distribution Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleOperates a donation center and closets, supported by volunteers who sort, organize, and store donated goods, and facilitates community-led donation drives for high-need items to support individuals accessing services.
- Donation and Volunteer Support OperationsOperates donation centers and closets at Stepping Stone Place and other sites, receiving and organizing donated goods with volunteer support, and engages volunteers in meal preparation, property maintenance, and administrative tasks across housing and program locations.
- Integrated Medical Clinic ServicesOperates an integrated medical clinic offering comprehensive health services including wellness checkups, diabetes care, nutrition planning, vaccinations, and infectious disease testing and referrals, along with health education.
- Integrated Medical and Mental Health Clinic Integrated Behavioral Health ServicesOperates an integrated clinic offering comprehensive medical services—including wellness checkups, diabetes care, vaccinations, and infectious disease testing—and mental health services such as counseling, psychiatric consultation, medication management, and Medication Assisted Treatment, along with health and wellness education.
- Mental Health ServicesProvides comprehensive mental health services, wellness resources, and mental health education through an integrated clinic, including assessments, case management, individual counseling, psychoeducation, psychiatric consultation, medication management, and Medication Assisted Treatment.
- Mobile Health Initiative Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOperates a mobile health van that delivers healthcare services—including free STI, blood pressure, and glucose testing—to underserved communities and clients in Phoenix, such as at Madison Park, as part of outreach and community health efforts.
- Mobile Health Services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOperates a mobile health initiative and the NAC Mobile Health Van to provide healthcare services, including free STI, blood pressure, and glucose testing, to residents and clients of its health and housing programs, particularly at Madison Park in Phoenix.
- Nondiscrimination ComplianceEnsures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in all programs and activities, including providing meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency, and ensures sub-recipients comply with Title VI nondiscrimination requirements when receiving Federal-aid funds.
- Substance Use Treatment Services Indigenous Cultural Healing ProgramsProvides licensed substance use treatment services through the Arizona Department of Health Services, supported by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Block Grant funds, primarily serving residents of Maricopa County with a focus on Native American communities.
- Substance Use Treatment Services Indigenous Cultural Healing ProgramsProvides licensed substance use treatment services, supported by Substance Abuse Block Grant and Mental Health Block Grant funds, primarily for residents of Maricopa County, with over 50% of behavioral health services directed towards the Native American community.
- Substance Use Treatment Services Indigenous Cultural Healing ProgramsProvides licensed substance use treatment services, supported by Substance Abuse Block Grant and Mental Health Block Grant funds, primarily for residents of Maricopa County and with over 50% of services directed to the Native American community.
- Volunteer Coordination for Administrative Support Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementUtilizes volunteers to provide administrative support, including filing, phone assistance, and light data entry, at organizational sites.
- Volunteer Coordination for Administrative Support Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementUtilizes volunteers to provide administrative support including filing, phone assistance, and light data entry at organizational sites.
- Volunteer Coordination for Meal Services Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors & DisabledOrganizes meal preparation and service for residents through volunteer-coordinated breakfast and dinner shifts, including options for sponsored or homemade meals.
- Volunteer Coordination for Meal Services Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors & DisabledOrganizes meal preparation and service for residents through volunteer-coordinated breakfast and dinner shifts, offering options for sponsored or homemade meals.
- Volunteer Coordination for Property Maintenance Community Service Event CoordinationEngages volunteers in property upkeep and maintenance at housing and program sites, including cleanup and on-site improvement projects.
- Volunteer Coordination for Property Upkeep Community Service Event CoordinationEngages volunteers in property upkeep and maintenance at housing and program sites, including cleanup and on-site improvement projects.
capacity building · 5
- Certification of Native American Substance Use Counselors Substance Use Prevention & Recovery CoordinationOperates the Southwest Certification Board to credential alcohol and drug counselors who serve urban and tribal Native American populations, building professional capacity in behavioral health.
- Counselor Credentialing Substance Use Prevention & Recovery CoordinationOperates the Southwest Certification Board to credential qualified alcohol and drug counselors serving urban and tribal Native American populations.
- Counselor Credentialing Substance Use Prevention & Recovery CoordinationOperates the Southwest Certification Board to credential qualified alcohol and drug counselors who serve urban and tribal Native American populations.
- Nondiscrimination ComplianceEnsures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in all programs and activities, including providing meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency and ensuring sub-recipients comply with Title VI nondiscrimination requirements when receiving Federal-aid funds.
- Urban Indian Organization Designation and ComplianceRecognized as an Urban Indian Organization by the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs and ensures compliance with federal civil rights requirements, including Title VI and meaningful access for limited English proficiency individuals, across all programs and sub-recipients.
strategies · 35
how they think
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- Collaborative Partnership Model collaborative_partnership_modelImproves well-being and addresses complex social issues by partnering with diverse organizations, corporations, and private foundations to deliver integrated services and leverage social responsibility initiatives.
- Collaborative Partnership Model collaborative_partnership_modelPartners with diverse organizations and engages corporations and private foundations to integrate services and address homelessness, health, and behavioral health treatment through shared social responsibility initiatives.
- Collaborative Systems Partnership Model collaborative_partnership_modelAdvances impact by partnering with diverse public, private, and nonprofit organizations to deliver integrated services for homelessness, health, and behavioral health treatment.
- Collaborative partnership model for integrated services collaborative_partnership_modelPartners with diverse public, private, and nonprofit organizations to deliver coordinated health, housing, and behavioral health services to vulnerable populations.
- Community and Volunteer Engagement Model community-driven_volunteer_modelRelies on community-driven volunteer participation and service-learning programs—especially youth engagement—to support service delivery and strengthen community ties.
- Community and volunteer engagement through service learning community-driven_volunteer_modelEngages community volunteers and student groups in service learning activities to support operations and strengthen community ties while providing educational experiences.
- Community-Driven Volunteer and Engagement Model community-driven_volunteer_modelRelies on active community engagement and volunteer participation, including youth service learning, to deliver services, support operations, and distribute resources, fostering holistic well-being and access to social services.
- Community-Driven Volunteer and Engagement Model community-driven_volunteer_modelRelies on active community engagement and volunteer participation, including youth service learning, to deliver services, support operations, and foster holistic well-being through resource distribution and social services.
- Culturally Integrated Holistic Care culturally_integrated_holistic_careIntegrates traditional healing ceremonies and Native American cultural practices with research-based methods to support holistic recovery and well-being, addressing mind, body, and spirit, particularly in substance use treatment and overall health and housing services.
- Culturally Integrated Holistic Care culturally_integrated_holistic_careIntegrates traditional healing ceremonies and Native American cultural practices with research-based methods to support holistic recovery and well-being, addressing mind, body, and spirit, and reducing health disparities.
- Culturally Integrated Holistic Care culturally_integrated_holistic_careIntegrates traditional Native healing practices with evidence-based clinical services to support holistic recovery of mind, body, and spirit, particularly in substance use treatment and mental health services.
- Culturally integrated holistic care culturally_integrated_holistic_careIntegrates traditional Native healing practices with evidence-based clinical services to support recovery of mind, body, and spirit, particularly in substance use treatment and mental health programming.
- Historical Trauma-Informed Care historical_trauma_informed_careInforms service delivery by educating staff on historical trauma and cultural restoration through annual training, recognizing its impact on Native American communities.
- Historical Trauma-Informed Care historical_trauma_informed_careEducates staff on historical trauma and cultural restoration through annual training to inform and improve the delivery of services, acknowledging the impact of historical trauma on Native American communities.
- Integrated Healthcare Model integrated_healthcareDelivers comprehensive healthcare services by combining medical care, mental health services, wellness resources, and health education within an integrated clinic model to support client well-being.
- Integrated Healthcare Model integrated_healthcareDelivers comprehensive healthcare services by combining medical care, mental health services, wellness resources, and health education within an integrated clinic model to support overall client well-being.
- Integrated Healthcare and Housing Model integrated_healthcareCombines medical care, behavioral health services, wellness resources, and health education within housing programs to improve stability and reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations.
- Integrated healthcare delivery model integrated_clinic_modelCombines medical care, behavioral health, wellness resources, and health education within a single clinic or housing setting to improve client access and health outcomes.
- Mobile Healthcare Delivery mobile_healthcareUses mobile health units to bring accessible clinical services, screenings, and care directly to clients in housing and health programs, especially those who face barriers to clinic-based care.
- Mobile Healthcare Delivery mobile_healthcareIncreases access to healthcare services, including health screenings, by delivering them directly to clients and community members through a mobile unit, without requiring primary care enrollment.
- Mobile Healthcare Delivery mobile_healthcareIncreases access to healthcare services by delivering them directly to clients through a mobile unit, reaching individuals in NAC housing and health programs, and community members who may not be enrolled in primary care.
- Mobile healthcare outreach mobile_healthcareUses mobile health units to deliver screenings, primary care, and health services directly to clients in housing programs or underserved areas, removing access barriers.
- Peer-Led Service Design peer_led_service_designIncorporates the lived experiences of former program participants into organizational decision-making and service design through a dedicated Recovery and Peer Committee.
- Peer-Led Service Design peer_led_service_designIncorporates the lived experiences of former program participants into organizational decision-making through a Recovery and Peer Committee to ensure services are relevant and effective.
- Peer-Led and Lived Experience Integration peer_led_service_designIncorporates the lived experience of program participants into organizational governance and service design through peer-led committees and recovery-informed decision-making structures.
- Peer-led service design and recovery support peer_led_service_designIncorporates individuals with lived experience into program governance and service delivery through formal structures like the Recovery and Peer Committee to ensure relevance and empowerment.
- Specialized Counselor Certification for Native Populations specialized_counselor_certification_for_Native_populationsEnsures culturally competent substance use treatment by credentialing counselors specifically for urban and tribal Native American communities through an IC&RC-affiliated certification board.
- Specialized Populations and Supportive Housing specialized_populationsProvides tailored supportive housing communities for specific populations—including families, seniors, chronically homeless individuals, and youth—paired with on-site services to promote long-term stability.
- Specialized Supportive Housing supportive_housing_modelProvides specialized housing communities tailored to specific populations (families, seniors, chronically homeless, homeless youth) with on-site services and programming to improve stability, health, wellness, and access to behavioral health care, promoting resident empowerment.
- Specialized Workforce Development for Native Communities specialized counselor certification for Native populationsBuilds culturally competent service capacity by certifying substance use counselors through an IC&RC-affiliated board specifically for urban and tribal Native American populations.
- Specialized counselor certification for Native communities specialized counselor certification for Native populationsUtilizes an IC&RC-affiliated certification board to credential substance use counselors specifically trained and qualified to serve urban and tribal Native American populations.
- Specialized supportive housing for vulnerable populations specialized_populationsOperates tailored housing communities for families, seniors, chronically homeless individuals, and youth (18–24), combined with on-site supportive services to promote stability and wellness.
- Supportive Housing with Resident Empowerment supportive_housing_modelProvides specialized housing communities tailored to specific populations (families, seniors, homeless individuals) with on-site services and programming (financial literacy, job development, recovery support) to improve stability, health, wellness, and promote resident empowerment and community engagement.
- Targeted and Culturally Responsive Resource Provision targeted donation collectionUses targeted donation drives and culturally appropriate standards (e.g., new/sealed items) to ensure dignity and relevance in resource distribution, aligned with community needs.
- Targeted, dignity-centered donation and distribution model targeted donation collectionConducts focused donation drives for high-need items and maintains quality standards (e.g., new, sealed goods) to ensure safety and dignity, with exceptions only for gently-used clothing.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Addiction Treatment
Outpatient and residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders with general health services, integrating traditional healing ceremonies with research-based practices
Healthcare
Comprehensive health services including medical, dental, pharmacy, and wellness resources with health education in Central Phoenix
Housing
Over 1,000 units of income-based and affordable housing, supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, and emergency shelter services
Mental Health
Mental health care including screenings, evaluations, and referrals for individuals in need
NAC Mobile Health Van
Mobile unit providing free STI, blood pressure, and glucose testing at community locations without requiring primary care patient status
relationships · 90
who they work with
- 22 Tribal Communities Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- AHCCCS Government — Accepts AHCCCS as a health insurance plan for behavioral health services.
- AHCCCS Government — State Medicaid agency that awards block grant funds used to support substance use treatment services.
- AIHP - American Indian Health Plan Government — Accepts AIHP - American Indian Health Plan as a health insurance plan for behavioral health services.
- ASU School of Social Work, Watts College, and College of Nursing Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- AZ Complete Health Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Area Agency on Aging Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Arizona Complete Health Government — Accepts Arizona Complete Health as a health insurance plan for behavioral health services.
- Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Licensed the organization's substance use treatment services since 1978.
- Arizona Department of Housing Government — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- Arizona Department of Veterans Services Government — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- Arizona Housing Coalition Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Arizona Housing Fund Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Arizona Public Service (APS) Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Arizona@work Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- Axiom Care Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- BHHHS Legacy Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Bank of America Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Banner Government — Accepts Banner as a health insurance plan for behavioral health services.
- Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Bloomerang Partner — Platform used for volunteer sign-up and donation drive coordination.
- Circle the City Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- City of Phoenix Government — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- City of Surprise Government — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
- Cooper’s Hawk Partner — Local restaurant and food service partner collaborating with NAC.
- Costco Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Desert Financial Credit Union Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
- Director of Human Resources Partner — Designated as Title VI Program Coordinator to oversee and implement FTA Title VI requirements.
- Eddie V’s Partner — Local restaurant and food service partner collaborating with NAC.
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