Community
Collaborative Forum
This gathering is an opportunity to connect, explore alignment, and collaborative opportunities for driving action. Be part of this critical statewide convening for centering the voices of our diverse communities, strengthening partnerships, and together serve our communities more effectively.
The CCF Convening Will Cover:
State Legislation and Federal Updates:
Hear SB3 updates, community health priorities, impact stories, and federal changes updates.
Learn about the State Health Improvement Plan and Community Health Improvement Priorities for Addressing SDoH:
Learn about the State Health Improvement Plans (SHIPs) & County Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs), with a spotlight on Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and their intersectional impact across our communities.
Celebrate Collaborative Success and Community Impacts from:
New Mexico’s County and Tribal Health Councils:
Learn about the impactful work happening now, highlighting the power of collaboration, and preview the SFY2026 Scope of Work.
New Mexico State Agencies:
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECECD)
Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD)
Discover current initiatives, learn about the SFY2026 Scope of Work for Health Councils, Behavioral Health Collaboratives and Early Childhood Education Coalitions and how to get involved with these critical community coalitions.
Advance Advocacy & Policy:
Participate in community engagement on common causes and systemic issues, identifying opportunities for collective advocacy for collective impact.
Access Essential Resources:
Based on your feedback from the May 7th convening, we will provide an overview and handout on the resources requested to advance health equity and collaboration statewide, including:
Crisis Response Efforts and Resources
CHIPs and SDoH updates
Resource Directories
Let’s build on the momentum from May 7th, drive alignment through collaborative solutions, and forge a path toward lasting and meaningful impact for New Mexico. We look forward to your participation!
Event Details
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 from 9:30am - 12:30pm
🖥️ Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
🔗 Register Here: bit.ly/Aug20CCF
The Community Collaborative Forum was seeded by The Alliance in 2023, and together with the NM Public Health Association, Early Childhood Education & Care Dept., Behavioral Health Division, & Health Promotion Managers serve as the planning committee.
About the
Community Collaborative Forum
Our goal is to connect, learn from each other, and explore areas of alignment and potential collaboration to enhance our capacity to serve communities more effectively.
Join the quarterly Community Collaborative Forum to learn from your local community through County and Tribal Health Councils, Local Behavioral Health Collaboratives, and Early Childhood Coalitions. Together, we will explore ways to collaborate for a healthy and thriving New Mexico.
This forum will provide a valuable opportunity for us to:
Learn more about your local community coalitions (County & Tribal Health Councils and Early Childhood Education Coalition) and successful collaborations
Breakdown silos and explore alignments for potential collaborations
Utilize Break-Out session to identify innovative solutions to maximize our capacity and resources for collective impact
Foster stronger relationships and cross-sectoral partnerships in service of communities across the state
We believe that by working together, we can achieve greater outcomes and make a meaningful and significant difference in the lives of those we serve.
