Our Mission & Guiding Principles
The HNCC works to ensure that all New Mexico residents have access to the services necessary to live a healthy, dignified life. We envision a New Mexico in which both the public and private sectors work together in a culturally sensitive and culturally competent manner to provide quality services and equitable support for all New Mexicans. The HNCC will attain this vision by advocating for:

ECONOMIC JUSTICE: Policies that eliminate or substantially reduce poverty in New Mexico, including:

• Employment opportunities, a living wage and employee benefits available for all
• A welfare system that helps families become self sufficient;
• Improved resource allocation ;
• Reduced income disparity;
• A progressive tax policy;
• Community-based economic development; and
• Safe, affordable housing for all.

SOCIAL JUSTICE: Policies that uphold and support children and families, including:

• Access to physical and mental health services for all
• Quality education in our public schools;
• Accessible, affordable, quality childcare;
• Elimination of violence in our homes and communities; and
• Elimination of discrimination in housing, employment, and education.

POLICY DESIGN AND SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS: Policies that address needs by a continuum of services, including:

• Accountability;
• Sufficient and equitable funding:
• A comprehensive array of services provided in a respectful and dignified manner;
• Community planning and priorities recognized and incorporated;
• The cost savings of early intervention and timely prevention services;
• A continuum of care from prevention to treatment;
• A reduction of dependence and over institutionalization of people in jails and nursing homes
• A coordinated, efficient, and timely response to human needs across the disciplines.