Taos-Picuris Indian Health Service

08/28/2026

Prevention works by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors ― in individuals, families, schools, communities, society. Visit: www.samhsa.gov/prevention-month

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Keeping your home safe begins with safe medication storage. Learn more about safe medication storage and other tips to prevent poisoning.

Keeping your home safe begins with safe medication storage. Learn m...

08/24/2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that the U.S. Senate has confirmed, and President Donald Trump signed the Commission for, Mark Cruz, a citizen of the Klamath Tribes, to serve a four-year term as director of the Indian Health Service. Cruz becomes the federal agency's 12th Senate-confirmed director, filling a leadership position that had remained vacant since January 2025.

“I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Kennedy for their trust in me and appreciate the U.S. Senate’s confirmation. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities as the new director of the Indian Health Service,” said Cruz. “I look forward to working closely with Tribal leaders, urban Indian organizations, our dedicated workforce, and partners across Indian Country to strengthen Tribal consultation, improve access to high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare, hire health professionals our communities need, and modernize the Indian health system.”

Read more at: https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-welcomes-mark-cruz-confirmed-director-indian-health-service.html

08/21/2026

time is a great chance to talk with your kids about substance misuse and provide them information, support and guidance. Take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use with SAMHSA’s tools: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

08/21/2026

A successful school year starts with more than supplies. Mental health and substance misuse support can make a big difference for students and educators.

If you need help with mental health or substance misuse, help is available: http://samhsa.gov/find-help

07/08/2026