Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 9:00pm with the exception of Wednesday the clinic is open from 8:00am - 12:00pm, and 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

Saturday - 9:00am - 1:00pm

Patient Satisfaction Survey

Navajo Way Assistance Program

Application for Assistance

Date:  
First Name: Last Name:
Address:  
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Census #:
Chapter: Agency:
Adults: + Children: = Number in Household
You must provide a copy of your Navajo CIB, a Photo ID.
and All Supporting Documents.
Are you currently a client of First Nations? Yes: No:  
Who were you referred by?
Type of Assistance you are requesting?
In the space below, please explain why you requesting this assistance the circumstances which have caused you this hardship?
Are you or anyone in the household currently working or receiving disability benefits?
Yes: No:  
If you are applying for rental assistance, please provide the following information: (Rental assistance requests without this information will not be processed)
Name of Landlord:
Mailing address:
Telephone Number:

If you are requesting utility assistance, you must provide a copy of your driver’s license and a copy of your PNM Late Notice of Payment.


Navajo Way Assistance Guidelines

First Nations Community HealthSource agrees to provide assistance for those in need with the following:

Food Assistance – a $10 food voucher for Raley’s on San Mateo and Zuni.

Rental Assistance –Dependent upon available funds, a max of $100 will be paid. Applicants must provide proof of Rental Lease which must be in their name, land lord information, proof of income, identification, and must not owe more than $100 on rent. FNCH will not pay for deposits or hotel/motel stays.

Transportation – Assistance is available as bus tokens to those in need. Applicants must provide proof of ID.

Utility Assistance – Dependent upon available funds, a max of $50 will be paid to those individuals in need. Applicants must provide a late notice of payment from PNM in their name, proof of income, identification, and must not owe more than $50.

Family Medical Assistance – Applicants must be family members who have a loved one staying in the hospital. Applicants must be from a vicinity of at least 3 hours outside of Albuquerque. FNCH will pay for 3 nights of lodging at the Ronald McDonald House or Casa Esparanza. Cancer patients are eligible for 7 nights of lodging. Medical assistance applicants are also eligible for a food voucher.

Assistance Requirements

  • Photo Identification
  • Proof of Navajo Nation Enrollment
  • Proof of Income (applicants must meet federal poverty level income guidelines)
  • Utility Late Notice of Payment (for utility assistance)
  • Rental Lease in Applicant’s Name (for rental assistance)

All Documents must be turned in with the application or it will not be processed.

Assistance is provided one time per year per client and dependant on availability of funds.

All completed applications must be turned into Melvin Coonsis at First Nations Community HealthSource. If you have any questions, please call him directly at 262-6561. 

Applicants will be informed of the status of their application within 3 business days after submittal.

If you don’t have your CIB, please contact the Navajo Nation Tribal Enrollment Office.

A person MUST be at least 1/4 (one quarter) Navajo to be enrolled as a member of the Navajo Nation. To determine if you are eligible for tribal membership, contact the Navajo tribe.

Navajo Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 9000, Window Rock, AZ 86515
Telephone: 928-871-6386 or 928-729-4020