With coordination and collaboration, local service providers and other partners (including local government and community residents) can work together better to address specific issues. Otero County Community Health Council (OCCHC) meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 12pm (currently Conducted via Zoom)
Behavioral Health Collaborative (BHC) meetings are held on the third Tues
day of every month at 12pm (currently conducted via Zoom). All are welcome to participate in OCCHC/BHC meetings and events. Meetings generally include a health-relevant presentation, subcommittee updates, partner organization round-table discussion and information sharing. Together with our subcommittees OCCHC/BHC focus on well-being, awareness, community health, mental health, and building collaboration. "The vision of the OCCHC is for Otero County to be a place where all people have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible." "The mission of the OCCHC is to promote programs, practices, and policies that advance health equity in Otero County." Action Teams are currently meeting via Zoom as well:
• HEAT (Health Equity Action Team) meets the fourth Wednesday of the month via Zoom at 9:00 a.m. Chairperson: Kayla Blanchard
• CARE (Community Awareness Resiliency Engagement) meets the third Wednesday of the month via Teams at 8:15 a.m. Chairperson: Tracy Rivera
• HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) meets the third Thursday of the month via zoom at 1:00 p.m. Chairperson: Kelly Knight
-Health Council President: Holly Mata
-Vice President: Jeanette Borunda
-Secretary/Treasurer: Lisa Skutnik
-OCCHC Coordinator: Kayla Blanchard, [email protected]
-Health Equity Specialist: Kayla Blanchard, [email protected]
-Community Liaison: Denise Williams, [email protected]
-Fiscal Agent: The Counseling Center. Contact: Kim Richards, CEO [email protected]
-Technical Support: Maureen Schmittle, NM Department of Health (575) 437-9340 ext. 5 or [email protected]
