For the past 30 years of my serving as a counselor in various capacities, at diverse locations/ institutions and organizations, Chiricahua Community Health Centers is where, I believe that we can make, “Health for All” a reality for our community. “Health for all,” is about offering hope and healing to everyone who is willing to receive it, and I am proud to say that here at Chiricahua, we are believing, practicing, and putting all our effort towards that very goal. I have seen firsthand that there is a culture of compassion cultivating an awareness of genuine care, because this has been a longstanding cry of my heart for many years, to finally work in an environment where we can acknowledge and treat all our members in the community, as valuable human beings, worthy of life, health, and prosperity. It is an undeniable foundational principle based on scientific knowledge that confirms we are all humans connected in a magnificent way and integral parts in the success of our own existence.

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

This organization was founded on the principle of bringing quality health care to even the most needy and vulnerable. While anyone can experience behavioral health difficulties, it is especially prevalent among those with the least access to essential resources. I love that Chiricahua can help bring these essential services to those who need it most.

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

In order for an individual to have an opportunity to live their best life, attending to their whole person health is crucial. All individuals, from all walks of life should have the opportunity to access comprehensive healthcare. Whole person health is readily embraced and practiced by CCHCI from the ground up, in every department.

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

Everyone has a different, personal definition of “health.” Whatever that definition may be, I believe that all of us deserve choices when it comes to our physical and mental health, as well as someone who we trust to help us navigate those choices. I work each day to offer those choices and that trust to our patients as part of Chiricahua’s mission of “Health for All.”

JOINED CCHCI IN 2019

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

I work at CCHCI because of the strong mission statement that promotes positive change in people’s lives. “Health Care for all” is not just treating a person’s medical needs. To me is about promoting wellness for the whole person that includes the physical, mental, social, and environmental needs of the our members. I strive to work as a team member in providing solution focused, person centered and evidence based mental health services for our members to promote a stronger healthier individual.

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

I believe in the mission of Chiricahua because it states very clearly “health care of all” and mental health care is such an important part of one’s overall health and wellbeing. Being able to assist Chiricahua with providing quality mental health care to all of our patients means being able to help change the overall wellbeing of all Cochise County one patient, one family and one community at a time. I look forward to bringing mental health care to all for many years to come.