Professional Affiliations
Helene is currently medical director of the rural outreach program at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.

NARMH Positions
Helene joined the NARMH Board of Directors in 2005. She was on the planning committee for the 2002 national NARMH meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Rural Mental Health Involvement and Contributions
Helene has set up training programs for psychiatric residents in rural and underserved communities around the state of New Mexico. She is also part of a team that consults around the state to provide assistance for people with developmental disabilities and their providers.. She has been involved in research in interdisciplinary training, integrating primary care and behavioral health, cultural competence, and the use oftelehealth in training and practice.