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Update to NACA’s operation plan in light of COVID-19 – September 1, 2020

Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) is dedicated to both our clients and our staff. We are conducting safe practices with our staff by having those who can work from home continue to do so in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our team members. The NACA staff are dedicated towards continuing their primary program objectives and the delivery of essential services for our community members. 

The NACA Operational changes are listed below: 

Family Health Center We are asking all clients to refrain from coming into the NACA Family Health Center without first calling in advance, [phone]. The Family Health Center is scheduling in-person visits for medical services and will continue to offer appointments through telehealth (Zoom) upon patient request. We are screening all patients for body temperature who arrive for appointments for. NACA is using telehealth for prescription refills and follow-up visits that can be accomplished using video conferencing. 

Behavioral Health Behavioral Health client visits are being conducted through in-person and telehealth visits as determined by the individual providers. In-person DUI classes have started backup with limited participants, Behavioral Health Virtual Group Sessions are also offered such as substance abuse classes and Talking Circle using a secure Zoom platform. In order to participate, clients must have access to the internet, a computer and a valid email account. For more information call to schedule an appointment, 773-1245.

Community Development NACA’s Community Development and Behavioral Health Departments are conducting a weekly virtual Talking Circle, on Mondays from 5:30-6:30 PM MST. The Talking Circle is open to anyone who wants/needs to connect with others during these stressful times. The Talking Circle will be hosted and managed by NACA’s Social Support Coordinator, and a Community Elder, resources may be available dependent on the need. Participants must abide by confidentiality standards to participate. Click here to join the Zoom meeting at the scheduled time.

Wellness Center The NACA Wellness Center is opening back up to individual appointment times for clients, please contact the Fitness Specialist to schedule an appointment, [email protected] or [email protected], 773-1245 ext. #221. Many of their workout sessions can be found on YouTube by searching “NACA Wellness Center” or clicking here. If you are interested in receiving the exercise programs, please forward your request along with your email address.

Overlook Artisan Market The NACA Overlook Outdoor Artisan Market is open daily with up to ten Artisans selling their art. The Overlook is open daily from 8:30 - 4:00, a limited number of vendors participate each day while exercising safe precautions and face coverings. For more information on the Overlook program please visit the Oak Creek Overlook section of the NACA website or contact the NACA Main office, 928-526-2968.

NACA Main Office The NACA Main Office is open partially in the afternoon to the public, we still remain partially closed due to staffing. If you call the NACA Main office number at [phone] during the closure, you will still reach a receptionist who can answer your questions, phone calls have been forwarded to the Family Health Center. 

Social Support Coordinator Lucinda Yazzie is available to assist NACA clients with supportive services as they are related to Covid-19. Lucinda is working with community agencies and NACA resources to provide individuals with support towards their needs, various levels of assistance. To refer a client or to find out more information please email Lucinda at 928-526-2968 ext. #122 or [email protected].

Contacting NACA If you have any questions regarding NACA services during the COVID-19 outbreak situation, please email [email protected], or call [phone]. The NACA Family Health Center will maintain its normal operating hours during this critical period from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

We encourage everyone to follow the guidance from public health experts to lessen the impact of COVID-19. Please wear a mask when out in public, stay at home and limit trips for essential items, isolate yourselves from others if you start feeling sick, keep a safe distance of 6 feet from others (social distancing), and practice healthy personal hygiene by washing your hands frequently. Together, we will get through this challenging time stronger than we were before.

Please wear a mask when in public and please, stay healthy.

Jeff Axtell Chief Executive Officer Native Americans for Community Action Inc.

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Updates to NACA’s operational plan in light of COVID-19 – August 17, 2020

Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) is dedicated to both our clients and our staff. We are conducting safe practices with our staff by having those who can work from home continue to do so in order to prevent the spread of Covid among our team members. The NACA staff are dedicated to continuing their primary program objectives and the delivery of essential services for our community members. The NACA Operational changes are listed below: 

Family Health Center We are asking all clients to refrain from coming into the NACA Family Health Center without first calling in advance, [phone]. The Family Health Center will be scheduling in-person visits on certain days for essential medical services and will continue to offer appointments through telehealth (Zoom) and phone calls. We are screening all patients who arrive for in-person appointment for Covid symptoms, (temperature). NACA is using telehealth for prescription refills and follow-up visits that can be accomplished using video conferencing. 

Behavioral Health Behavioral Health client visits are being conducted through telehealth and in-person as determined by the individual providers. Behavioral Health Virtual Group Sessions such as DUI classes, substance abuse classes and Talking Circle are offered using a secure Zoom platform. In order to participate, clients must have access to the internet, a computer and a valid email account.

Community Development NACA’s Community Development and Behavioral Health Departments are conducting a weekly virtual Talking Circle, on Mondays from 5:30-6:30 PM MST. The Talking Circle is open to anyone who wants/needs to connect with others during these stressful times. The Talking Circle will be hosted and managed by NACA’s Social Support Coordinator and a Community Elder; other resources may be available dependent on the need. Participants must abide by confidentiality standards to participate. Click here to join the Zoom meeting at the scheduled time. 

Wellness Center The NACA Wellness Center is opening back up slowly for the remainder of the month of August, the Wellness Center staff are seeing clients on an appointment basis, please contact the Fitness Specialist to schedule an appointment, [email protected] or [email protected]. Many of their workout sessions can be found on YouTube by clicking here or searching ”NACA Wellness Center” on YouTube. If you are interested in receiving the exercise programs, please forward your request along with your email address.

Overlook Artisan Market The NACA Overlook Outdoor Artisan Market is open with special restrictions. The Overlook is open daily from 8:30 - 4:30, a limited number of vendors participate each day while exercising safe precautions and face coverings. For more information on the Overlook program please visit the website or contact the NACA Main office, 928-526-2968.

NACA Main Office As of August 17th, the NACA Main Office remains closed to the public as a functional measure due to the majority of the staff telecommuting from home. If you call the NACA Main office number at [phone] during the closure, you will still reach a receptionist who can answer your questions, phone calls have been forwarded to the Family Health Center. 

Social Support Coordinator Lucinda Yazzie is available to assist NACA clients with supportive services as they are related to COVID-19. Lucinda is working with community agencies and NACA resources to provide individuals with support towards their needs, various levels of assistance. To refer a client or to find out more information please email Lucinda at 928-526-2968 ext. #122 or [email protected].

Contacting NACA If you have any questions regarding NACA services during the COVID-19 outbreak situation, please email [email protected], or call [phone]. The NACA Family Health Center will maintain its normal operating hours during this critical period from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

We encourage everyone to follow the guidance from public health experts to lessen the impact of COVID-19. Please wear a mask when out in public, stay at home and limit trips for essential items, isolate yourselves from others if you start feeling sick, keep a safe distance of 6 feet from others (social distancing), and practice healthy personal hygiene by washing your hands frequently. Together, we will get through this challenging time stronger than we were before.

Please wear a mask when in public and please, stay healthy.

Jeff Axtell Chief Executive Officer Native Americans for Community Action Inc.

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NACA’s updated operational plan in light of COVID-19 – August 5, 2020

Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) is dedicated to both our clients and our staff. We are conducting safe practices with our staff by having those who can work from home continue to do so in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our team members. With the recent spike in positive cases within the Flagstaff community and the arrival of NAU students within the next few weeks, NACA is implementing some necessary operational changes to respond to and prepare for the situation as it develops. Our NACA staff are dedicated to continuing their primary program objectives and the delivery of essential services for our community members. 

The NACA operational changes are listed below: 

Family Health Center We are asking all clients to refrain from coming into the NACA Family Health Center without first calling in advance, [phone]. The Family Health Center will be scheduling in-person visits on certain days for essential medical services and will continue to offer appointments through telehealth (Zoom) and phone conferences. We will be screening all patients who arrive for in-person appointments for COVID-19 symptoms. All “well” visits are being scheduled out to September. NACA is using telehealth for prescription refills and follow-up visits that can be accomplished using video conferencing. 

Behavioral Health All Behavioral Health client visits are being conducted through telehealth and phone conferences through the month of August. Behavioral Health Virtual Group Sessions such as DUI classes, substance abuse classes and Talking Circle are offered using a secure Zoom platform. In order to participate, clients must have access to the internet, a computer and a valid email account. 

Community Development NACA’s Community Development and Behavioral Health Departments are announcing a weekly virtual Talking Circle, beginning 7/27/2020 from 5:30-6:30 PM MST. The Talking Circle is open to anyone who wants/needs to connect with others during these stressful times. The Talking Circle will be hosted and managed by NACA’s Social Support Coordinator and a Community Elder; additional resources may be available dependent on the need. Participants must abide by confidentiality standards to continue participating. To join the weekly Talking Circle, click here at the scheduled session time.

Wellness Center The NACA Wellness Center is closed for the month of August following Governor Ducey’s closure order of Gyms and Wellness Centers. NACA staff have developed virtual workouts and exercise programs through the Zoom platform as well as posted links to NACA endorsed exercise videos. Many of their workout sessions can be found on the NACA Wellness Center’s YouTube channel. If you are interested in receiving the exercise programs, please forward your request along with your email address to [email protected] or [email protected]. 

Overlook Artisan Market The NACA Overlook Outdoor Artisan Market is open with special restrictions. The Overlook is open daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., a limited number of vendors participate each day while exercising safe precautions and face coverings. For more information on the Overlook program please visit their page on the NACA website or contact the NACA Main office, 928-526-2968. 

NACA Main Office As of July 27, the NACA Main Office will be closed as a functional measure due to the majority of the staff telecommuting from home. If you call the NACA Main office number at [phone] during the closure, you will still reach a receptionist who can answer your questions, phone calls have been forwarded to the Family Health Center. Social Support Coordinator Lucinda Yazzie is available to assist NACA clients with supportive services as they are related to COVID-19. Lucinda is working with community agencies and NACA resources to provide individuals with support towards their needs, various levels of assistance. To refer a client or to find out more information please email Lucinda at [email protected]. 

Contacting NACA If you have any questions regarding NACA services during the COVID-19 outbreak situation, please email [email protected], or call [phone]. The NACA Family Health Center will maintain its normal operating hours during this critical period from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. 

We encourage everyone to follow the guidance from public health experts to lessen the impact of COVID-19. Please wear a mask when out in public, stay at home and limit trips for essential items, isolate yourselves from others if you start feeling sick, keep a safe distance of 6 feet from others (social distancing), and practice healthy personal hygiene by washing your hands frequently. 

Together, we will get through this challenging time stronger than we were before. 

Please wear a mask when in public and please, stay healthy.

Jeff Axtell Chief Executive Officer Native Americans for Community Action Inc.

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Update to NACA’s operational plans in light of COVID-19 – July 28, 2020

Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) is dedicated to both our clients and our staff. We are conducting safe practices with our staff by having those who can work from home continue to do so in order to prevent the spread of COVID among our team members. With the recent spike in positive cases within the Flagstaff community and the arrival of NAU students within the next few weeks, NACA is implementing some necessary operational changes to respond and prepare for COVID-19. The NACA staff are dedicated to continuing their primary program objectives and the delivery of essential services for our community members. The NACA Operational changes are listed below:

Family Health Center We are asking all clients to refrain from coming into the NACA Family Health Center without first calling in advance, [phone]. The Family Health Center will be scheduling in-person visits on certain days for essential medical services and will continue to offer appointments through telehealth (Zoom) and phone conferences. We will be screening all patients who arrive for in-person appointment for COVID symptoms. All “well” visits are being scheduled out to September. NACA is using telehealth for prescription refills and follow-up visits that can be accomplished using video conferencing.

Behavioral Health All Behavioral Health client visits are being conducted through telehealth and phone conferences through the month of August. Behavioral Health Virtual Group Sessions such as DUI classes, substance abuse classes and Talking Circle are offered using a secure Zoom platform. In order to participate, clients must have access to the internet, a computer, and a valid email account.

Community Development NACA’s Community Development and Behavioral Health Departments are announcing a weekly virtual Talking Circle, beginning 7/27/2020 from 5:30-6:30 PM MST. The Talking Circle is open to anyone who wants/needs to connect with others during these stressful times. The Talking Circle will be hosted and managed by NACA’s Social Support Coordinator, and a Community Elder, resources may be available dependent on the need. Participants must abide by confidentiality standards to continue participating. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93472066347

Wellness Center The NACA Wellness Center is closed for the month of August following Governor Ducey’s closure order of Gyms and Wellness Centers. NACA staff have developed virtual workouts and exercise programs through the Zoom platform as well as posted links to NACA endorsed exercise videos. Many of their workout sessions can be found on YouTube “NACA Wellness Center”. If you are interested in receiving the exercise programs, please forward your request along with your email address to [email protected] or [email protected].

Overlook Artisan Market The NACA Overlook Outdoor Artisan Market is open with special restrictions. The Overlook is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, a limited number of vendors participate each day while exercising safe precautions and face coverings. For more information on the Overlook program please visit the website at http://www.nacainc.org/oak-creek-overlook.html or contact the NACA Main office, 928-526-2968.

NACA Main Office As of July 27, the NACA Main Office will be closed as a functional measure due to the majority of the staff telecommuting from home. If you call the NACA Main office number at [phone] during the closure, you will still reach a receptionist who can answer your questions, phone calls have been forwarded to the Family Health Center.

Social Support Coordinator Lucinda Yazzie is available to assist NACA clients with supportive services as they are related to COVID-19. Lucinda is working with community agencies and NACA resources to provide individuals with support towards their needs, various levels of assistance. To refer a client or to find out more information please email Lucinda at [email protected].

Contacting NACA If you have any questions regarding NACA services during the COVID-19 outbreak situation, please email [email protected], or call [phone]. The NACA Family Health Center will maintain its normal operating hours during this critical period from 8:00 AM. to 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.

We encourage everyone to follow the guidance from public health experts to lessen the impact of COVID-19. Please wear a mask when out in public, stay at home and limit trips for essential items, isolate yourselves from others if you start feeling sick, keep a safe distance of 6 feet from others (social distancing), and practice healthy personal hygiene by washing your hands frequently. 

Together, we will get through this challenging time stronger than we were before.

Please wear a mask when in Public and please Stay Healthy.

Jeff Axtell Chief Executive Officer Native Americans for Community Action Inc.

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An update to NACA’s operational plan in light of COVID-19 – July 6, 2020

Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) continues to see clients through telehealth and phone conferences who are seeking care for health and behavior related conditions. However, NACA is implementing some necessary operational changes in response to COVID-19 to protect the health of our clients and staff, as outlined below: 

Family Health Center We are asking all clients to refrain from coming into the NACA Family Health Center without first calling in advance, [phone]. Currently, we are only scheduling health care appointments that can be accomplished using telehealth means and/or telephone calls. All “well” visits are being scheduled out to August. NACA is using telehealth for prescription refills and follow-up visits that can be accomplished using video conferencing. 

Behavioral Health All Behavioral Health client visits are also being conducted through telehealth and phone conferences through the month of July. Behavioral Health Group Sessions continue to be offered using a secure Zoom platform. In order to participate, clients must have access to the internet, a computer and a valid email account. 

Wellness Center The NACA Wellness Center is closed for the month of July. Currently, NACA staff have developed virtual workouts and exercise programs through the Zoom platform as well as posted links to NACA endorsed exercise videos. If you are interested in receiving the exercise programs, please forward your request along with your email address to [email protected] or [email protected]. 

Overlook Artisan Market The NACA Overlook Outdoor Artisan Market is open with special restrictions. The Overlook is open daily from 8:30 - 4:30, a limited number of vendors participate each day while exercising face safe precautions and face coverings. For more information on the Overlook program please contact the NACA Mani office, 928-526-2968. 

NACA Main Office As of July 6, the NACA Main Office has been closed as a functional measure due to the majority of the staff telecommuting from home. If you call the NACA Main office number at [phone] during the closure, you will still reach a receptionist who can answer your questions, phone calls have been forwarded to the Family Health Center. 

Contacting NACA If you have any questions regarding NACA services during the COVID-19 outbreak situation, please email [email protected], or call [phone]. The NACA Family Health Center will maintain its normal operating hours during this critical period from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

We encourage everyone to follow guidance from public health experts to lessen the impact of COVID-19. Please stay at home and limit trips for essential items, isolate yourselves from others if you start feeling sick, keep a safe distance of 6 feet from others (social distancing), and practice healthy personal hygiene by washing your hands frequently and sneezing/coughing into your elbow or a tissue. Together, we will get through this challenging time stronger than we were before.

Please wear a mask when in public and please, stay healthy. 

Jeff Axtell, Chief Executive Office Native Americans for Community Action, Inc.

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An update to NACA’s operational plan in light of COVID-19 – June 8, 2020

Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) has begun seeing clients in the clinic as of June 8th. We are also seeing clients through telehealth if individuals request that option. NACA is slowly opening up the medical and behavioral health providers to on-site visits with precautionary steps in place to minimize the exposure risk to COVID-19 so we can protect the health of our clients and staff, as outlined below: 

Family Health Center

We are beginning to schedule certain types of medical visits for in-person examinations. We are spacing these appointments out so as to not have many people in the reception area. All clients entering NACA will have their temperature taken and asked to wear a mask during their visit. We are also continuing with telehealth visits for routine appointments such as prescription refills, diagnostic results and other types of non-physical visits. 

Behavioral Health

The Behavioral Health providers are also going to see clients in the office starting June 8th, this is dependent upon each provider's request. Group Sessions continue to be conducted using telehealth. Behavioral Health visits can also be scheduled using telehealth as the client desires. 

Wellness Center 

The NACA Wellness Center has reopened and is seeing clients on an appointment basis, please contact a Fitness Specialist to schedule an appointment. If you are interested in setting up an appointment please contact either Madison at [email protected] or Jordan at [email protected].

Overlook Artisan Market 

The NACA Overlook Outdoor Artisan Market has reopened for daily operations as of June 5th. The number of vendors per day will be reduced along with portions of the parking lot blocked off to control number of visitors entering the area. Vendors are required to wear face coverings and have hand sanitizer available to visitors. 

NACA Main Office 

The NACA Main Office is back open, full-time and serving clients and visitors. Partial staffing is still being conducted with staggered shifts and hours. 

Contacting NACA 

If you have any questions regarding NACA services during the COVID-19 outbreak, please email [email protected], or call [phone] for the Family Health Center and [phone] for the NACA Main Campus. The NACA Family Health Center and Main Offices are operating under regular hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

We encourage everyone to follow the guidance from public health experts to lessen the impact of COVID-19. Please continue to stay at home and limit trips for essential items, isolate yourselves from others if you start feeling sick, keep a safe distance of 6 feet from others (social distancing), and practice healthy personal hygiene by washing your hands frequently and sneezing/coughing into your elbow or a tissue. Together, we will get through this challenging time stronger than we were before.

Stay Healthy. Jeff Axtell Chief Executive Officer Native Americans for Community Action, Inc.

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An update to NACA’s operational plan in light of COVID-19 – May 18, 2020

Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) continues to see clients through telehealth and phone conferences who are requiring care for health and behavior related conditions. However, NACA has implemented some necessary operational changes in response to COVID-19 to protect the health of our clients and staff, as outlined below: 

Family Health Center We are asking all clients to refrain from coming into the NACA Family Health Center without first calling in advance, [phone]. Currently, we are only scheduling health care appointments that can be accomplished using telehealth means and/or telephone calls. All “well” visits are being scheduled for June until we get through the “shelter in place” directives enacted by the Governor. NACA is using telehealth for prescription refills and follow-up visits that can be accomplished using video or phone calls. We anticipate seeing patients in the clinic starting June 8, 2020. 

Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Group Sessions have begun using telehealth. In order to participate, clients must have access to the Internet, a computer and a valid email account. All Behavioral Health client visits are also being conducted through telehealth and phone conferences until further notice. 

Wellness Center The NACA Wellness Center continues to be closed, NACA staff will be allowed access starting May 18th on an appointment basis only. If you are interested in setting up an appointment for your WOW hours please forward your request to [email protected] or [email protected]. Beginning March 26, 2020 the Wellness Center will be scheduling one hour appointment times for interested clients.

Overlook Artisan Market The NACA Overlook Outdoor Artisan Market is looking to reopen at the end of May once the Coconino Forest Service announces the reopening of the rest areas and parks. The number of vendors will be limited and COVID-19 safety precautions will be put into place. 

NACA Main Office The NACA Main Office will be reopening on May 18th, partial staffing will be implemented this week with the NACA Main staff coming back part time for office hours. If you call the NACA Main office number at [phone] you will reach a receptionist who can answer your questions.

Contacting NACA If you have any questions regarding NACA services during the COVID-19 outbreak situation, please email [email protected], or call [phone] for the Family Health Center and [phone] for the NACA Main Campus. The NACA Family Health Center and Main Offices will be operating under regular hours beginning May 18, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

We encourage everyone to follow the guidance from public health experts to lessen the impact of COVID-19. Upon returning to work for NACA employees there will be a questionnaire and a screening process for COVID-19 symptoms that all staff returning to work will need to complete. Please get with your Supervisor to find out your time for screening prior to obtaining access to your work space. Please continue to stay at home and limit trips for essential items, isolate yourselves from others if you start feeling sick, keep a safe distance of 6 feet from others (social distancing), and practice healthy personal hygiene by washing your hands frequently and sneezing/coughing into your elbow or a tissue. Together, we will get through this challenging time stronger than we were before.

Stay Healthy, Jeff Axtell Chief Executive Office Native Americans for Community Action, Inc.

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An update to NACA’s operational plans in light of COVID-19 – May 1, 2020

Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) continues to see clients through telehealth and phone conferences who are requiring care for health and behavior related conditions. However, NACA has implemented some necessary operational changes in response to COVID-19 to protect the health of our clients and staff, as outlined below: Family Health Center We are asking all clients to refrain from coming into the NACA Family Health Center without first calling in advance, [phone]. Currently, we are only scheduling health care appointments that can be accomplished using telehealth means and/or telephone calls. All “well” visits are being scheduled for June until we get through the “shelter in place” directives enacted by the Governor. NACA is using telehealth for prescription refills and follow-up visits that can be accomplished using video. Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Group Sessions have begun using telehealth. In order to participate, clients must have access to the internet, a computer and a valid email account. All Behavioral Health client visits are also being conducted through telehealth and phone conferences until further notice. Wellness Center The NACA Wellness Center continues to be closed, NACA staff have developed virtual workouts and exercise programs through the Zoom platform as well as posted links to NACA endorsed exercise videos. If you are interested in receiving the exercise programs, please forward your request along with your email address to [email protected] or [email protected]. Overlook Artisan Market The NACA Overlook Outdoor Artisan Market is looking to reopen in mid-May once the Coconino Forest Service announces the reopening of the rest areas and parks. NACA Main Office The NACA Main Office remains closed as a functional measure due to the majority of the staff teleworking from home. If you call the NACA Main office number at [phone] during the closure, you will still reach a receptionist who can answer your questions because all phone calls will be forwarded to the Family Health Center. Contacting NACA If you have any questions regarding NACA services during the COVID-19 outbreak situation, please email [email protected], or call [phone]. The NACA Family Health Center will maintain its normal operating hours during this critical period from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

We encourage everyone to follow guidance from public health experts to lessen the impact of COVID-19.Please stay at home and limit trips for essential items, isolate yourselves from others if you start feeling sick, keep a safe distance of 6 feet from others (social distancing), and practice healthy personal hygiene by washing your hands frequently and sneezing/coughing into your elbow or a tissue. Together, we will get through this challenging time stronger than we were before.

Stay Healthy,  Jeff Axtell Chief Executive Officer Native Americans for Community Action, Inc.