Alexandra Samarron and Carmenlita Chief discuss community-campus partnerships with Emery Eaves, medical anthropologist (Northern Arizona University), Rita Wright, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Social Work (NAU) and community partner Marca McCallie, co-founder of Sage Home, a recovery-oriented system of care for families battling substance abuse.

The purpose of this community campus partnership is to re-imagine community programs to focus on family unity, to support parents in recovery and prevent separation of children, and to think of culturally sensitive strategies that prioritize the well-being of families.