YAG Senior Spotlight: Rachel

Our final YAG Senior Spotlight is Rachel. Rachel joined the Youth Health Advisory Group during her sophomore year. She had utilized her school’s SBHC frequently and wanted to educate her peers on the benefits of school-based healthcare. As a YAG member, Rachel has had the opportunity to work on projects surrounding mental health and drug…

YAG Senior Spotlight: Amiriss

Continuing with our YAG Senior Spotlight series, we’re thrilled to hear from Amiriss on her four years with the group. Amiriss joined YAG in ninth grade. She was already a member of PAUSE, a mental health-focused organization at her school, when she learned about YAG from her teacher– and current NMASBHC board director Joan Newsom….

YAG Senior Spotlight: Lucy

As the school year comes to a close, we’d like to spotlight the members of our Youth Health Advisory group (YAG) graduating this year. Students participating in YAG engage in activities and projects that advocate for SBHC services across the state. Their work supports youth to advance health care access for their peers, share expertise…

Blue Cross Blue Shield Resources for SBHCs

NMASBHC has partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) to create this guide on BCBSNM community resources available to SBHCs.  We hope this guide helps SBHC teams take advantage of the services BCBSNM offers and that these services further support the patients and families SBHCs serve across New Mexico. You can download the…