First Nations Community HealthSource (Zuni Clinic)

First Nations Community HealthSource (Zuni Clinic) is a medical center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving as a Federally Qualified Health Center and New Mexico’s Urban Indian Health Center. With over 50 years of service, it provides comprehensive, culturally centered healthcare to American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and other underserved populations in Albuquerque and surrounding areas. The clinic offers primary care, dental, mental health, vision, substance use treatment, diabetes prevention, case management, behavioral health, pharmacy services, and outreach programs, including a mobile medical unit. It operates three clinic sites, six school-based health centers, and two outreach programs in Gallup and Farmington, with the Zuni Road SE location providing a wide range of services including alternative therapies and homeless outreach. The clinic has earned recognition for clinical excellence, including multiple Health Center Quality Leader Awards from HRSA and accreditation from AAAHC. It maintains a strong presence in the community, supported by 122 reviews and a 3.60 rating, reflecting consistent patient engagement and care.

The clinic’s approach integrates traditional values with modern medicine, emphasizing holistic well-being and accessibility. Services are designed to meet the diverse needs of patients, including Medicaid enrollment assistance, patient navigation, youth mentoring, and culturally grounded programs such as the Indigenous Plate Program and Cedar Wellness and Ceremonial Support. Its staff, including providers and support personnel like Suzette Gonzales and Dr. Lexi, are frequently praised for their compassion, clarity, and dedication. The organization also partners with community programs to expand access to behavioral health services and has helped hundreds gain health insurance, improved academic outcomes for children, and housed individuals experiencing homelessness.

Located on Zuni Road Southeast, the clinic sits about a quarter-mile from San Mateo Boulevard Southeast and Highland Post Office, and is within a short distance of Bernalillo County’s Department of Substance Abuse and Hiland Pool Park. It lies just under a third of a mile from Central Avenue Southeast, a major thoroughfare, placing it in a well-connected neighborhood with accessible public services.

The clinic’s standing is rooted in its long-standing commitment to underserved communities, demonstrated by its consistent recognition, patient testimonials, and proven success in expanding access to care. It is known for its culturally responsive model and sustained impact in improving health outcomes across Albuquerque.

As a cornerstone of healthcare in southeast Albuquerque, First Nations Community HealthSource continues to uphold a legacy of compassion, resilience, and community-driven healing.

Services:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Services
• Culturally-Centered Health Care
• Mobile Medical Unit Services
• Pediatric and Women's Health Care
• Pediatric and Women’s Health Care
• School-Based Health Centers