La Plazita Institute serves New Mexico’s communities through programs for youth and families who have fallen through the cracks of conventional institutional support. We serve youth in custody and those previously incarcerated, gang-involved youth, and returning veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. We provide a sense of belonging and “family” for these individuals and offer opportunities to engage positively with the larger community.
La Plazita Institute's mission is to strengthen community and enable youth to leave behind a destructive lifestyle by tapping into their own roots to express core traditional values of respect, honor, love, family, and community.
831 Isleta Blvd. SW