Our Circle of Hope

🌟 Join Us for Our Circle of Hope! 🌟

Hey everyone! It’s been too long since we last gathered, and we’ve missed you! Let’s come together once again to share, learn, and support one another.

🗓 Date: Friday, September 6th
🕕 Time: 6-8 PM
📍 Location: Tribal Hall
🔗Registration: Required (DM us for the link!)

We can’t wait to see all of your wonderful faces and reconnect. 💖

As always, come hungry because dinner will be served!

Grab your boards! 🛹 N8v Sk8 Day is just around the corner! Please note that the location has been moved to LOMPOC SKATE PARK and will still be happening on August 24th from 10am to 4pm. Please help us spread the word!

If there any tribal youth (+ their friends) that will be needing a ride please reach out us here or to Chris at [email protected]

🌟🤘 Get ready for an epic day of skateboarding! Join us for N8v Sk8 Day on August 24th from 10 AM to 4 PM at Nipomo Skate Park! 🛹🎉

We've got tons of fun lined up: free lunch, awesome giveaways, raffle prizes, and more! Plus, we’re stoked to have the Apache Skate Team and Robby Hargraves from Solvang Skate Shop joining us! 🙌

Whether you're a pro or just starting, come by, skate, and check it out! It's going to be a day full of good vibes and great company. Don't miss out!

***Tribal youth and their friends who need a ride from the Tribal Hall and back will need to RSVP and will need to have their guardians sign a waiver ahead of time! Please send us a message for more information.***

🎉🌟 Celebrating 50 Years of Community Care! 🌟🎉

A heartfelt thank you to all the past and present staff, and our dedicated supporters, who have been the backbone of the Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic. Your commitment and hard work have made it possible to serve our community with compassion and excellence for 50 years. Here's to many more years of health, healing, and togetherness! 🙏❤️

Please note that we will be closing our doors at noon on Friday, August 7th so that staff can celebrate together.

We hope you will join us for 2024's Spirit of Recovery event! We're honored to welcome guest speakers who will share their powerful recovery journeys. The event will be held at the Tribal Hall on Saturday, August 17th from 9 am to 3 pm, and registration is required (link in bio). For more details, check out the flyer or send us a message. We look forward to seeing you there!

🌻As summer heats up, remember to stay hydrated and practice self-care!🌊

Our Circle of Hope won't be meeting this month, but we'll be see you in August. 🌞

If you're struggling, don't hesitate to reach out.

🔥Get ready to welcome the Medicine Wheel Ride to Chumash Territory as they make their way to Sturgis🏍! Join us on Thursday, July 25th at 2pm at the Tribal Hall for a documentary viewing and dinner. Let's come together to support their efforts in raising awareness about a significant issue in Indian Country.

Thank you for following along and joining our Mental Health Awareness Month campaign! Your support and participation have been truly inspiring. CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners of the month! 🎉

Remember, everyone who participated will be entered into our final drawing for a beautiful painting by Roberto Duran (swipe to check it out). 🌿💖

We invite you to join Our Circle of Hope, a community dedicated to the growth and well-being of Native youth aged 12-18. Rooted in our traditions, we focus on nurturing mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional aspects of wellness. Our Circle of Hope is a space where we can gather to learn, share, and support one another.

As the school year ends and we welcome the summer season, we are excited to announce our next meeting on June 7th from 6-8 p.m. Our sessions are held on the first Friday of every month and include a meaningful lesson followed by a talking circle where every voice is heard and respected. Dinner is always provided.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this journey of growth and healing together. Your presence will enrich our circle and strengthen the community. The link to sign up is in our bio. If you have any questions, please reach out to us here or call/text us at 805-972-2406

🌿✨ On this final day of Mental Health Awareness Month 2024, let's embrace the gift that is the present moment. This week's challenge is to experience a screen-free positive activity, whether it's a solo mission or a shared adventure. 🌞🕊️

Don't miss out on your final opportunity to participate AND be entered in our grand prize raffle!

Take a stroll somewhere beautiful, create something with your hands, or simply sit in quiet reflection. Remember, staying present in the moment is a shortcut to peace and clarity. Share your experience in the comments for a chance to win "Xus" by Chumash Elder Antonia Flores, beautifully illustrated by her cousin Roberto Duran (Chumash). 📚💫

Need ideas or support? Drop a comment or send a DM. Let's make the most of this moment. Good luck, everyone! 🌟❤️

🌿 This week, as we journey through Mental Health Awareness Month, we focus on the attitude of gratitude. Gratitude is a powerful practice that connects us with our ancestors, the earth, and each other. Take a moment to reflect on the small blessings in your life, the whispers of the wind, the warmth of the sun, and the laughter of loved ones. 🌞

Share what you are grateful for in the comments below for a chance to win a beautiful hand-forged copper heart bowl by the talented Samala Chumash artisan, Beau Armenta . Let's uplift each other with our stories of gratitude and remind ourselves of the beauty in every moment. 🧡





What are you grateful for today? 🌸

Join us for Week 3 of our wellness journey, where we embrace the physical path to healing 🌿 This week, we challenge you to connect with your body through movement. Dance, walk, stretch, or run—choose what feels right for you. Remember, our bodies can hold onto stress, sadness, and anxiety, and movement is a powerful way to release this tension and soothe our spirits. Plus, participate for a chance to win a beautifully crafted obsidian blade by Levi Zavalla!

HOW TO WIN: Drop a comment letting us know how you like to take care of your physical self. Multiple entries are welcomed and encouraged!!

Let's move together towards better health and harmony.

🌟 Welcome to Week Two of Mental Health Awareness Month!
This week, we're diving into the art of living in the present. It's been said that dwelling too much on the past can lead to depression, while overthinking the future might cause anxiety. So, let's focus on the now and how to cherish each moment. 🌿
We've compiled some amazing tips for staying present and we're eager for you to check them out. But that's not all - we want to hear from YOU! This week's challenge is to either add your own tips for staying present or share your personal experiences. Struggled to stay in the moment? Found a unique way to do so? We're all ears and ready to learn from each other. Remember, your stories and tips are invaluable, and multiple entries are welcome!
🎁 Each entry will get you a chance to win an inspiring sign by the talented Jack Sierra, reminding us that "Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have the strength." Swipe to see this beautiful sign and to learn more about Jack Sierra ( ), including his bio and contact info.
Let's make this week a memorable one by supporting each other and sharing our journeys. Here's to staying present and fully living in each and every moment. 💖

Join us in weaving together the strands of wellness this Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿. Just as every stitch strengthens a basket, every aspect of our own well-being strengthens our community. 🎟️ To kick it off, tag your besties below and earn a raffle ticket for each tag. 🤝 The prize? A signed copy of Chumash Stories as told by Chumash/Tataviam Elder Alan Salazar! 📚 Let’s spread the word, support each other, and embark on this journey of well-being! 💖

Remember to turn on notifications so that you don't miss anything, and tag your n8v besties in the comments to earn raffle tickets!

Join us for Our Circle of Hope this Friday from 6-8 pm at the Tribal Hall! Native youth aged 12-17 are invited to join. Send us a message to sign up. 🌟

In collaboration with , , and , we are pleased to announce the 3rd annual Indigenous Youth Intertribal Wellness Gathering! We hope you will join us on Friday, April 26th, after school at Buena Vista Park in Santa Maria. Turn up for some FREE FOOD, GIVEAWAYS, DANZA, POWWOW DRUMMING, WORKSHOPS, and MORE. We hope to see you there 😎🦅💫

If you made it out to the event last year, let us know your favorite part of the event in the comment section!

Our Circle of Hope is thrilled to share that our Hand Drum Workshop connecting generations is now fully booked! Thank you to everyone who registered and expressed interest in this special event. This workshop promises to be a fantastic opportunity for our native community to come together, learn about, and celebrate the drum.
For those who were unable to secure a spot this time, don't worry! We are already planning future workshops and events. Stay tuned for more updates!

We are excited to extend an invitation to Native Jr. high/high school students and Native Elders to come together and create their own hand drums. The workshop will take place over two Saturdays, on March 9th and March 23rd, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Please make sure that you are available on both Saturdays to attend the workshop. This is a wonderful opportunity for intergenerational connection and creativity, where we will come together to craft our drums and share a meal. Remember, space is limited, so please sign up soon! (link in bio)

Native Youth aged 12-18 are invited to join 🌟Our Circle of Hope🌟 at the tribal hall on Friday, March 1st from 6-8 pm. We are excited to come together for an evening filled with meaningful discussions on healthy boundaries and relationships.

Dinner and dessert will be provided, so come hungry and ready to engage with your peers in a safe and supportive environment. We can't wait to share our thoughts and experiences on this important topic.

Let's build a community of trust, respect, and understanding. Your presence will make a difference. See you there!

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message ✌️

In light of the ongoing storm in our area, SYTHC has made the decision to prioritize the safety and well-being of our valued patients and staff. As such, our doors will remain closed on Monday, February 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage everyone to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this time. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe out there.

Attention all Native youth in Jr. High and High School in the Santa Ynez area! Our Circle of Hope is a wellness group that meets every month for an evening of learning and friendship. Join us on Friday, February 2nd from 6 to 8pm for our next meeting. Dinner will be provided, so bring your appetite! Our goal is to create a supportive community where we can learn, grow, and walk the road of life together in a good way. Come and experience the power of connection and the joy of being part of something bigger than yourself. We can't wait to see you there! If you’d like to come, please fill out the form in our bio🪶

Our clinic will be closed on Monday, December 25th for the holidays but we'll be back in action on Tuesday, December 26th. Happy Holidays from all of us at the Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic! 🎄⛄️

Thank you for your patience. We are pleased to announce that we have our three winners for Red Road Week 2023! Congratulations to , the winner of the rattle, and to and , the winners of the necklaces! Please get in touch with us so that we can arrange for the delivery of your prizes.

It is our last day of Red Road Week, and we are grateful to all of our followers and all who participated in this week's activities. You had some great, insightful, and thoughtful responses that we enjoyed reading.

We want to remind you that walking the Red Road is not always a straight or easy path. There will be setbacks and hardships, and it's more about the direction that you are headed in life. Many paths lead to the same place. With experience, you will learn that some things are better to avoid and others bring the balance that will lead you (and others) toward a more fulfilling and purposeful journey.

For our last prompt, we want to ask the community: can you commit any amount of time to walking the Red Road or commit to supporting others who are already living that life or just starting on a journey of their own? If so, please explain how you will do this in the comments so that others can gain valuable inspiration.

We look forward to sharing this journey with you!