Otero County Community Health Council & Behavioral Health LC 12

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Otero County Community Health Council & Behavioral Health LC 12

You are invited! Contact us for the link if you are interested in attending a meeting at: [email protected] or by message here on Facebook.

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 Tuesday 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]

08/09/2026

✨ Come Glow With Us! ✨

Join us as we come together to connect, reduce stigma, share resources, and raise awareness of harm reduction services in our community. 💜

Together, we can promote health, safety, dignity, and well-being while building a stronger, more supportive community.

🌟 Come glow with us and shine a light on harm reduction! 🌟

📍 Informational Booths
Community organizations, agencies, and partners are invited to host an informational booth during the event! This is a great opportunity to:
• Share valuable resources
• Connect with community members
• Highlight the services and support available in our community

Interested in hosting a booth? DM me for more information! 📩

💫 For Participants
We encourage everyone to:
• Invite your friends, family, and community members
• Come ready to connect, learn, and share resources
• Wear something bright or glow-in-the-dark ✨
• Bring a lawn chair for the testimonial portion of the event

Let’s come together, break down stigma, support one another, and shine a light on harm reduction! 💜✨

13/08/2026

We're proud to introduce Jacqueline Mendoza as our new Membership & Performance Committee Chair🎉

With a strong background and a commitment to serving our community, Jacqueline brings valuable experience and leadership to this role. We're excited to have her stepping into this position and look forward to the positive impact she will make.

Take a moment to learn more about Jacqueline through the bio and photo.

13/08/2026

We're excited to announce our new Local Collaborative 12 Chair, Tyler Allred! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Tyler to this important leadership role. His experience, dedication, and commitment to our organization will be a tremendous asset to the collaborative. 👏🏼

Learn more about Tyler and his background in the bio and photo. We're looking forward to all that this new chapter will bring.

03/08/2026

Bringing su***de awareness to veterans and civilians. This free event will take place at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts on September 18, 2026. Doors open at 5:40 p.m. and the performance begins at 6:00 p.m.

06/07/2026

Join us tomorrow for the July OCCHC meeting! Networking and lunch starts at 11:30 followed by a featured presentation at 12:00. Hope to see you there!

20/05/2026

Join us on June 2nd for the 2nd Annual Collaboration Coordination Convening! To RSVP for the lunch order, visit https://forms.gle/6Y3aSNiicQBfUM1KA

07/05/2026

08/04/2026

The Local Collaborative 12 (LC12) is partnering with the Lincoln County Community Health Council and many others to host the 3rd Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness on May 2nd!

25/03/2026

Greetings!

This is a friendly reminder that the next OCCHC meeting is on April 7th at The Counseling Center. Networking and lunch start at 11:30 and the featured presentation starts at 12:00.

If you'd like to be included in the lunch order, please RSVP by the end of today. Click to reserve: https://forms.gle/Zpof5u7MvN2g9Jrn7

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