Tucson Indian Center

What Tucson Indian Center does

Tucson Indian Center (legal name: American Indian Association of Tucson, Inc.) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1957 as the Native American Club and incorporated in 1962/1963, providing culturally competent health, wellness, and social services to urban American Indians and Alaska Natives living in the Greater Tucson metropolitan area and non-reservation portions of Pima County, Arizona. The organization operates four primary service pillars: Health Services anchored by the Rodney W. Palimo Sr. Clinic (primary care, behavioral health therapy, on-site laboratory, telemedicine, and AHCCCS/SNAP enrollment assistance); Social Services including WIOA workforce development and the Pima County NAEP employment program; a Wellness Department delivering SAMHSA Native Connections suicide prevention, IHS Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI), CDC Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country (TPWIC), and Pima County Overdose to Action (OD2A) opioid prevention; and ancillary assistance including food boxes and a diaper bank.

The underlying technology footprint is intentionally lightweight: an athenahealth patient portal for clinic scheduling, Paylocity for HR and recruiting, Google Analytics for web monitoring, and video/audio telemedicine for remote visits. There are no proprietary software products, AI/ML systems, or developer-facing APIs. Service delivery is direct and physical-first, supplemented by CHR transportation services for elders and home-bound clients and weekly Monday orientation sessions for prospective clients.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through grants and reimbursements rather than client fees: primary federal funders are the Indian Health Service, SAMHSA, and CDC; the Pima County Health Department funds opioid and tobacco prevention; Pima County Government co-funds the NAEP workforce program; AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) reimburses eligible clinical services; and historical support has come from foundations such as the Brewster Foundation and academic partners (University of Arizona MEZCOPH, NAU). Services are provided at low or no cost to eligible community members who verify tribal enrollment and Tucson residency, and the organization explicitly identifies "increase and diversify revenue and assets" as a strategic priority alongside physical expansion and staff growth.

Name

Tucson Indian Center

Legal name

American Indian Association of Tucson, Inc.

Website

https://ticenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tucson Indian Center is a Tucson-based nonprofit (founded 1957) delivering culturally competent primary care, behavioral health, workforce development, and wellness programs to urban American Indians and Alaska Natives in Greater Tucson and Pima County, Arizona, funded primarily by IHS, SAMHSA, CDC, and Pima County grants plus AHCCCS reimbursements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health and Social Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Behavioral health therapy
• Workforce development programs
• Substance abuse prevention
• Diabetes prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary funding from federal agencies including Indian Health Service (IHS), Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as Pima County Health Department funding for various health and wellness programs
2. Healthcare Services Reimbursement: Revenue through AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) for eligible services including primary care, behavioral health, and case management
3. Foundation Grants: Historical funding from foundations such as the Brewster Foundation, plus partnership grants with universities for specific programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tucson Indian Center delivers culturally competent, respectful, and compassionate Health, Wellness, and Social Services to the Urban Native American community in the greater Tucson area. Its core offering is the Rodney W. Palimo Sr. Clinic providing primary care and behavioral health therapy, augmented by workforce development (WIOA/NAEP), wellness and prevention programs (suicide prevention, diabetes, opioid), emergency assistance (food boxes, diaper bank), and community cultural events.

Product overview

The Tucson Indian Center is a community organization providing Health Services, Social Services, and Wellness Department programs to Urban Native Americans in the greater Tucson area. The core offering is the Rodney W. Palimo Sr. Clinic offering primary care and behavioral health services. Health Services include Primary Care Services, Behavioral Health Therapy, and Outreach/Referrals. Social Services encompass the WIOA employment program and NAEP program for workforce development. The Wellness Department offers prevention/education programs including SAMHSA Native Connections, IHS diabetes programs, and Title V case management. Additional support includes a Diaper Bank, Food Boxes, Orientation Sessions, and cultural events. The center also publishes the monthly Native Wellness Voice newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rodney W. Palimo Sr. Clinic Primary care and behavioral health clinic offering video/audio telemedicine appointments, health screenings, chronic condition management, and behavioral health therapy services for Urban American Indian community members.
• Primary Care Services Comprehensive primary care including vaccines/immunizations, health screenings, medication management/refills, on-site laboratory services, chronic condition management, physical exams, specialty care referrals, disease prevention, women's health exams, and video/audio telemedicine appointments.
• Behavioral Health Therapy Services Individual and family/group therapy, intake assessments, individualized treatment planning, and treatment for substance abuse, depression, and anxiety, available via video and audio telemedicine.
• Outreach and Referrals Care packages, COVID-19 supplies, health education, welfare checks, case management, transportation, and AHCCCS/SNAP enrollment application assistance for eligible community members.
• WIOA Program (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Employment preparation program offering career counseling, job readiness services, work experience, resume writing, interviewing skills, and employer connections for unsubsidized employment, serving Native American job seekers.
• NAEP Program (Native American Employment Policy) Pima County Government employment program providing specialized outreach, application assistance, job training, retention counseling, and quarterly networking events for Native Americans seeking County employment.
• Wellness Department Programs Health education, prevention, case management services, and transportation to/from the TIC Health Services clinic, funded by Indian Health Service, SAMHSA, CDC, Pima County Health Department, and Northern Arizona University.
• SAMHSA Native Connections Program Suicide prevention and substance misuse program helping individuals build resilience through education, intervention, and community support, funded by SAMHSA.
• IHS Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) Diabetes prevention, education, and management with a culturally tailored approach through nutrition and physical activity for Urban American Indian community members.
• IHS Title V Case Management and CHR Services Case management and Community Health Representative services connecting individuals with vital resources and healthcare services, with CHR services specifically for elders and home-bound individuals.
• Diaper Bank Monthly diaper assistance in partnership with the Southern Arizona Diaper Bank providing up to 900 diapers per calendar year for eligible individuals and families.
• Food Boxes Food assistance program operated in partnership with Community Food Bank and Midwest Food Bank, requiring state-issued ID for distribution in compliance with Arizona state regulations.
• Cultural Events Special events honoring elders, holiday events providing food and toys for needy families, community fairs, gatherings, and conferences celebrating American Indian culture and community connection.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pascua Yaqui TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing health services to the Tucson urban American Indian community. Community members from the tribe rely on TIC services when residing off reservation.
• Tohono O'odham NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth services partnership providing COVID-19 supplies and collaborative health programming for the urban Native community
• University of Arizona Mobile Health Program and MEZCOPHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership providing mobile health services and public health expertise to support community health initiatives
• Community Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partnership providing food boxes for individuals and families in need. TIC follows AZ state regulations for food distribution requiring ID verification.
• Midwest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing food boxes for individuals and families in need through the Tucson Indian Center distribution
• Pima County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for Overdose to Action (OD2A) opioid prevention program and Tobacco Prevention program. Also supports health services and pediatric services.
• Northern Arizona University (NAU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting wellness department programs through research collaboration and educational initiatives
• Southern Arizona Diaper BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing diaper bank resources. Individuals can utilize the diaper bank once a month and receive a maximum of 900 diapers per calendar year.
• Pima County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAEP (Native American Employment Policy) program partner. TIC assists with recruitment of Native Americans for County employment through specialized outreach efforts and provides job training and career advancement support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Native American Health Center: Urban Indian health center serving the San Francisco Bay Area with medical, behavioral health, wellness, and community programs - directly comparable model for urban Natives.
• Seattle Indian Health Board: Urban Indian health organization providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and community services to American Indians/Alaska Natives in the Seattle area - directly comparable service breadth.
• First Nations Community HealthSource: Urban Indian health center in Albuquerque providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and community services to Native Americans - directly comparable service portfolio.
• American Indian Health & Family Services: Urban Indian health and human services agency serving metro Detroit with medical, behavioral health, and community programs - closely comparable mission and delivery model.
• Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley: Community health center serving American Indians and the broader underserved population in the San Jose area with medical, dental, and wellness services - comparable urban Indian clinic model.
• Denver Indian Center: Urban Indian organization in Denver providing community, cultural, and social services to American Indians in the metro area - comparable multi-program urban Indian model.
• Phoenix Indian Center: Multi-program community-based organization serving Urban American Indians in Phoenix with health, social, and cultural services - functionally the same model and the nearest geographic cousin in the same state.

Others

• National Indian Health Board: National advocacy organization representing tribal and urban Indian health programs on federal policy, funding, and public health issues - ecosystem/advocacy partner supporting TIC's funding pipeline.

Regional players

• El Rio Health: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple clinics across Tucson and Pima County with primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services - regional peer serving overlapping underserved populations.

Broad incumbents

• National Council of Urban Indian Health: National advocacy and policy umbrella for urban Indian health organizations including Tucson Indian Center - representative body through which TIC engages with federal partners and policy makers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AZIndianCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/tucsonindiancenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tucson-indian-center

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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