COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
Special Diabetes Project
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Colorado River Indian Tribes Special Diabetes Program is to provide diabetes prevention and management education to promote healthy lifestyle changes and to increase physical activity in our tribal community in order for members to lead a healthier life and reduce the impact of diabetes in our community.
Address: 13368 1st Ave Parker, AZ
(928) 669-2825 | (928) 669-1350
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-8:00PM & Friday 9:00AM-7:00PM
Services Provided
Facilities and Exercise Classes:The SDP consists of two 6,400 sq ft facilities that consist of 25 cardio machines, over 40 strength training machines and a gymnasium which offers classes such as: Zumba, HIIT, Teen Fitness and Tai Chi.
Exercise Wellness Program: The Exercise Wellness Program supports diabetes prevention and management through personalized physical activity. Participants begin with a fitness assessment and baseline data collection to understand their current health status. Based on these results, an individualized exercise plan is created to fit each person’s needs, goals, and abilities.
Community Outreach Activities: Our program actively engages with the community through a variety of outreach efforts designed to promote diabetes awareness, prevention, and healthy living: Community & Department Outreaches, Random Blood Glucose (BGL) & Blood Pressure (BP) Checks, Mo-Chem-Ho-Na Senior Fitness Exercise and School Presentations.
Nutrition Education & Activities: Our program offers hands-on and practical nutrition support to help community members make healthier choices: Healthy Cooking Classes, Structured Physical Activity Events: We host organized physical activity events to promote fitness, fun, and community engagement such as; Walks/Runs – Family-friendly events encouraging all ages to get moving and stay active together.
Team Sporting Events – Community sports like basketball, softball, or volleyball that build teamwork, and boosts fitness.
Recreation Program
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Program Eligibility
• Enrolled Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe
• CRIT Tribal/Enterprise Employee
• Spouse/Dependent (15-17 yrs old) of a CRIT Tribal/Enterprise Employee
• Spouse/Dependent (15-17 yrs old) of an Enrolled Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe
• First Descendant of CRIT
CRIT SDP Rec Staff
Stacey Amador, Program Manager
Chelsea Flores, Assistant Project Coordinator
Robin Howard, Coordinator Recreation
Lisa Swick, Receptionist/Secretary
Charmaine Etsitty, Data Specialist
Neal Dakmak, Community Health Educator
Miya Welsh, Exercise Specialist
Cody Esquerra, Exercise Specialist
Titus Warner, Exercise Specilaist
Martina Luther, Rec Specialist
Isiah Esquerra, Rec Specialist
Kenyon Casares, Rec Specialist
