About Us
The HOPI Substance Abuse Prevention Center (HSAPC), opened its doors in November 2003. Our services are open to anyone who wants help or information about substance use or abuse. We serve Hopi, other tribes, surrounding communities and non-natives residing on Hopi.
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Individuals can walk in during regular business hours and see a Mentor that is available or they can schedule a time. Individuals can also phone our office and talk with a Mentor to find support immediately. We also provide services to elderly & adolescents with signed releases from parents or guardians. Mentors work with the individual, family, or group, whether the person is an alcoholic/addict or a family member of an addicted person.
Mission
Promote wellness through culturally informed prevention, education, and collaboration.
Vision
A healthy, resilient Hopi community free
from substance misuse.
How We Work
Mentoring is done with the emphasis on addiction and its process, its effects on self, family, spirituality and health. We also focus on relapse prevention; give support and encouragement to change. We support self-help groups of the 12 step variety, encouraging persons we work with to attend, even working the 12 steps with families and individuals.
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We use videos, audio tapes, books, and/or worksheets in helping an individual find their way to healing. Presentations are made to community, service providers, tribal programs, organizations & schools. Topics may range from the disease of alcoholism, common and emerging drug trends such as methamphetamine, opioids and fentanyl, family roles in an alcoholic home, or other ways of healing.
Meet The Team
Bryan Humetewa
Bryan is Bear Clan and lives in the Village of Moenkopi. His father is Badger Clan and his kiva father is Sun Clan. He graduated with honors from AI Collins graphic design school where he received his Associates of Arts degree in Visual Communications. Bryan enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including ranching, farming, camping, hunting, and fishing. Other hobbies include singing and spending time with his friends and family. Bryan serves as a Mentor for the HOPI Substance Abuse Prevention Center.
Program Manager
Kristie Kewenvoyouma
Kristie Kewenvoyouma (Haalaimana) is Salt, Badger and Butterfly from the communities of Munqapi and Tuba City. She graduated from Yavapai College with an Associates Degree in Nursing specializing in Pediatric & Adult Med/Surg and Critical Care. She also worked as a Family Support Specialist with Parenting Arizona working with first time parents, high risk parents, and their children to create healthier family environments within the community. She enjoys attending concerts with her 3 children, as well as farming, fishing, hiking, and camping. She looks forward to continuing her work within her communities as an Adult Mentor.
kristie.kewenvoyouma@hopifoundation.org
Mentor
Talia Armento
Mentor
Talia is from the Village of Songoopavi Village and belongs to the Sunforehead Clan. She spent her adult life working in Phoenix, where she gained experience in corporate office and retail environments, developing strong skills in customer service, organization, and professional operations.
She chose to move back home to deepen her understanding of cultural values and traditions and to give back to her community. Her goal is to combine the knowledge and skilled she gained from her previous work with what she continues to learn culturally, to better support and help strengthen our communities.
Outside work, she enjoys spending quality time with her two sons, especially taking them to zoos, movies and creating lasting memories together.