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In recent decades, our country's understanding of behavioral health has grown significantly. Yet, we are also coming to recognize that our awareness of behavioral health needs far outstrips the funding and resources that are available to meet those needs. In northern New Mexico, this gap translates to a shortage of providers and lengthy wait lists at community behavioral health agencies.

Founded and rooted in New Mexico, the National Indian Youth Leadership Project has been working over three decades to help Indigenous youth to embrace their potential through outdoor adventure and service. Its flagship program, Project Venture, was created under the guidance of Indigenous elders to strengthen and increase protective factors and reduce risk factors that predispose Indigenous adolescents to negative and risky behaviors.

For 50 years, Solace has helped survivors and our community restore strength in the face of adversity through the healing power and life-affirming services of a specialized clinical team, advocacy center, and education and prevention experts.

Western Resource Advocates fights climate change to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. Last month, WRA and its partners celebrated Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signing of Senate Bill 9, establishing the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund, the largest land and water conservation investment in New Mexico history.

The Santa Fe Conservation Trust works to improve everyone's quality of life in and around Santa Fe through its conservation, trails, and community programs that provide more equitable access to nature. Last year, SFCT protected 2,200 acres, created over 75 miles of trails, hosted 28 field trips, and more.

This month on Community Matters, we speak with Ross Chaney, the Co-Facilitator of the Executive Director Learning Circle at the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Learning Hub. This popular program connects and supports Executive Directors in our local nonprofit sector, covering topics like board diversity, organizational growth, personal resiliency and beyond.