Did I hear someone say acronyms?
SOC
What is Systems of Care
He is the one that is sought when staff forget their office keys, need a helping hand, housing staff come asking questions, or when we just need to see a friendly face
Who is Owen
Traditional sessions which are led by San Felipe elders in the Keres language and empower youth to build competencies that will support their role to be strong and resilient San Felipe tribal members
What is KICKS
They are the cheerleaders for data collection and analysis and have demonstrated to SOC teams how to play nicely with research and evaluation
Who is UNM Evaluation Team
Not usually important on the weekends, but when it's forgotten at home during the week, we're yelling, "Owen! Can you open my door?"
Office keys
BH2I
What is Behavioral Health Integration Initiative
His name is often called, emailed, texted, or summoned when SOC staff have questions about data and passwords.
Who is Ryan
Merriam Webster defines it as "an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change," and quite simply for us it's that thing which helps us bounce back from tough times
What is resilience
Experts in War Chiefs Calling, this team knows how to get a large crowd on their feet and acting like a sheep, a hungry feast-goer, a corn dancer, or a bread baking in the oven
Who is Project Venture
This delicious item used to sell for $2.50 a piece in the late 90's, now you find you're shelling out up to $20 a week for these, and it may also increase your waistline
What are breakfast burritos
CCSS
What is Comprehensive Community Support Services
This site, home to non-human clinicians provides therapy in a natural environment, quite literally
What is Equine
Includes our emotional, psychological and emotional well-being
What is mental health
This talented team not only advocates with strong ferocity for our youth at local school sites but includes a volleyball coach, a dog whisperer, a Piccadilly maker, a college student, a fashionista who corn dances in heels, a "Cards Against Decolonization" champion, and a soon-to-be Nascar driver (with as much driving as she does back and forth to Santa Fe)
What is AWARE
To submit this requires reminders from multiple people, signatures from your supervisor, and feels like a big accomplishment when it's submitted on time. Why are you such a chore to complete, even though I know I require you to get paid
What are timesheets
CBT-SP
What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention
They are our "homegrown" helpers who are trained professionally and credentialed by the state of New Mexico so they can utilize their life experiences to positively influence others toward better life choices
What are Certified Peer Support Workers (CPSWs)
To respond in a manner that fits within the context of the community is to be this
What is culturally appropriate
These baby experts have all the tips and tricks for San Felipe parents building strong foundations for their families.
Who is KEVA
It became a popular platform to interface with as a result of the Covid pandemic, and it's also popular because 95% of the time most people don't show their faces
What is Zoom
BYOB at the TC
What is Build Your Own Burger at the Travel Center
This federal agency leads public health efforts to advance behavioral health services and improve the lives of individuals living with mental health and substance use illnesses. They've funded a majority of SOC programs.
What is SAMHSA
This three-word process that most SOC grants require includes plan, do, study, and act cycles
What is continuous quality improvement
The weapons of choice for this team of superheroes include assessments, tools for healing and referrals. They ride into battle ready to zap mental illness away with the help of their trusty white noise machines.
What is Behavioral Health Program (BHP)
This document requires date, address, quantity, description, 3 signatures, and total amount just to name a few
What is a Purchase Order/ Requisition