Reimagine Youth Wellness: A Caring Adults Summit

The Community Health Education and Resiliency Program (CHERP) at the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc. (AAIHB), will host the third annual Reimagine Youth Wellness: A Caring Adults Summit, from October 7-8, 2025 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, NM. The summit will focus on innovative ways to support youth in Native communities with the underlying goal of reducing risks related to suicide and substance use.

The purpose of the summit is two-fold: 1) to educate adults who work with Native youth about programs, strategies, models, and frameworks that promote positive outcomes for youth; and 2) to build community and strengthen our networks for supporting each other in this work.

The theme for this year’s summit is Rising to the Occasion. We will build upon the presentations and discussions from previous years while focusing on the ways that young people’s needs have shifted, and what tools, skills, and awareness caring adults need in order to support youth in today’s world.

Any adults who work with youth are welcome to attend including educators, administrators, coaches, after-school program staff, social workers, caregivers, and more.

REGISTRATION

Registration will open on August 1, 2025.

SUMMIT VENUE

The Inn of the Mountain Gods. Stay tuned for information about our room block and special rate for participants.

SUMMIT AGENDA

The 2025 Reimagine Youth Wellness: A Caring Adults Summit agenda will be available in August.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Written cancellations should be emailed to aquintana@aaihb.org. Cancellation notifications are encouraged so that room can be made for individuals on the summit wait list. It is the responsibility of the individual to notify the hotel of reservation cancellations at least 48 hours before scheduled check-in date to avoid incurring any costs.

ACCESSIBILITY POLICY

CHERP strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.

COVID-19 Policy

The Community Health Education and Resiliency Program is committed to providing a safe environment for participants of the summit. While not required, all participants are encouraged to be up-to-date on current COVID-19 vaccinations. All summit participants are encouraged to wear face masks at all summit activities at the Farmington Civic Center.

Face masks and COVID-19 rapid tests will be available at the summit registration desk.

Questions

For any questions regarding the summit, please contact PIYL Program Manager Tony Quintana at aquintana@aaihb.org.