TIC Talks- Tucson Indian Center Podcast

In this episode of TIC Talks, we sit down with Tanya, our DV Prevention & Education Specialist, to talk about what sexual assault awareness means, supporting survivors, breaking harmful myths, and how our community can help with prevention and healing. This conversation focuses on education, resources, and creating safe spaces for everyone. Resources available in the Tucson, Arizona area are below...National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233Emerge at 1-888-428-0101Southern AZ Against Sexual Assault at 520-327-7273Tucson Indian Center at 520-884-7131

This December on TIC Talks, we sit down with Angel Garcia Nunez, also known as The Blind Bandit. Angel shares his journey of healing, resilience, and how his connection with horses led him to become the first blind bronco rider. A powerful reminder that hope and purpose can be found even in unexpected places — especially during the holiday season.

This podcast brings in Sue a TIC Wellness Department member who has gone through a journey of addiction and is now in her sobriety journey and she tells her story with hope and courage to help others who may be in the same direction.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and focus on prevention. In this episode of TIC Talks, host Alyssa Dreiling sits down with Tanya Rios, Domestic Violence Education and Prevention Specialist with the TIC Wellness Department.Together, they discuss the many forms domestic violence can take, warning signs to look out for, how the community can support survivors, and resources available through TIC and beyond.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, know that you are not alone. Help is available.National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233TIC Wellness Department: 520-884-7131

Our Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Postvention (SPIP) team and SAMHSA team share information on warning signs on suicide, coping skills, crisis hotlines, and personal stories to show that resiliency is powerful.

We wanted to give you all insight from one of our Health Department Clinic providers on the importance of immunizations and vaccinations.

Our new Youth and Community Health Educator introduces the Tucson Indian Center Native Youth Coalition and its members. The youth and staff will provide facts about tobacco use and the usage of tobacco in traditional Native American ways.

Meet the Tucson Indian Center team, the roles they play at the center and why mental health is important and what mental health means to them.