NAMBE PUEBLO HEALTHY FAMILY SERVICES
(Domestic Violence Department offers legal services, therapeutic sessions, batterer’s intervention services, victim services, educational community trainings, group activities, and resources.)
If there is an emergency please contact Pojoaque Dispatch at (505)-455-2295 or BIA Law Enforcement at (505)-753-1430
OUR MISSION is to promote the wellness of individuals and community by providing quality cultural services through adaptable measures to increase safety, awareness, accountability, and healthy families.
OUR VISION is living the spirit of sacredness through the integration of core values and integrity.
OUR VALUES
- Respect: To honor others and treat all individuals with dignity.
- Trust and Confidentiality: All relationships will be established based on trust, confidentiality, and integrity. Services will be provided in a non-judgmental atmosphere incorporating availability and reliability.
- Safety and Support: All services will be comprehensive and provided in a safe environment.
- Compassion: All services will be provided in a compassionate and supportive manner to achieve wellness.
- Wisdom: The sharing of life experiences, knowledge, and self-discipline.
MEET THE STAFF
“Domestic Violence is not traditional to any Native Culture.”-unknown
Rod Kaskalla, Supervisor
Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator (DVP),
Batterer’s Intervention and Well-Briety facilitator and coordinates CCR meetings with surrounding agencies to better support victims and survivors of domestic violence and other crimes. The Supervisor is on-call 24 hours for emergency services, he will respond when he receives a call from either Pojoaque Dispatch or BIA officers regarding an incident.
*PLEASE SEND ALL REFERRALS TO DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR*
Email: rkaskalla@nambepueblo.org Office: (505) 455-5593
Kelia Yanito, Legal and Victim Advocate (LVA)
*DOES NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE*
Hello my name is Kelia Yanito. I’m from the Navajo Nation. My clan is Nihóbáanii (Grey Streaked Ends) and Tl’ááshchí’í (The Red Bottom People). I have a background in social work and wildland firefighting. I love the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Fort Lewis College and I received my advanced certificate in Tribal Court Legal Advocacy through the extension program at the University of Wisconsin Madison-Law called National Tribal Trial College. I’m currently enrolled at Santa Fe Community College and attending the Paralegal Program.
Email: kyanito@nambepueblo.org Office: (505)-455-5589
Dusty Naranjo, Children and Family Therapist
Hi my name is Dusty Naranjo. I am from Khapo Owingeh and Taos Pueblo. I have a BA in Psychology from New Mexico Highland University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling/ Art Therapy from Southwestern College. I have over 10 years of experience working as a Behavioral Health Therapist both here in New Mexico and Alaska. I have worked with all ages of clients including Children, Adolescents, Adults, Individuals, and Families.
When I am not working as a Therapist I am an artist. I make Traditional Santa Clara pottery and I also enjoy painting. I have been making pottery off and on for over 20 years. I spent much of my free time outdoors, hiking and fishing in the streams of Northern New Mexico.
Email: dnaranjo@nambepueblo.org Office: (505)-455-5596
Contact Information
15 A Bay Poe Nambe Pueblo, New Mexico 87506
(Located right across Nambe Pueblo Tribal Courts)
Mailing Address: Route 1 Box 117-BB Santa Fe, NM 87506
Fax: (505) 455-0135