RESOURCES FOR PARTICIPANTS
Welcome to our resources directory! We have compiled this list for our study participants or anyone in our community to use.
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IMMEDIATE RESOURCES
The following hotlines are available 24/7. The operators on the other end of the line can help you talk through what you're feeling, get you to a safe place, and connect you to local resources.
New Mexico Hotlines
New Mexico Crisis & Access Line
24/7, free, and confidential hotline for anyone in New Mexico to find support and talk through anything weighing on them.
Call 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474)
TTY 1-855-227-5485
711 for relay (hearing & speech impaired)
Dial 2-1-1
for help finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services. Run by the United Way.
Call: 211 or (505) 245-1735
Search for resources online: visit United Way North Central New Mexico's website
National Hotlines
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
toll free, confidential support for people in distress and their loved ones.
Call or Text 988
For more information or to use online chat: 988lifeline.org
- To talk to a crisis counselor in Spanish: call 988 and press 2
- For Deaf and hard of hearing individuals: dial 711 and then 988 OR click here for ASL Video Chat
Crisis Text Line
connects you to a trained Crisis Counselor via text and WhatsApp. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7.
Text MHA to 741741
For more information: https://www.crisistextline.org/
- For general support: text HOME or START to 741741
- For people of color: text STEVE to 741741
- For Deaf and hard of hearing individuals: text DEAF to 741741
- For crisis support through NAMI: text NAMI to 741741
- For Muslim individuals: text SALAAM to 741741
- For eating disorder support: text NEDA to 741741
The Trevor Project
national, 24-hour, toll free, confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678
For more information: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Disaster Distress Helpline
provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other mental health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.
24/7 Hotline for call or text: 1-800-985-5990 (Spanish-speakers call and press “2” for bilingual support)
For more information: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
RAINN
hotline for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. Also has an app, online chat, and eductation resources. The hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Call (24/7): 1-800-656-4673
For more information: https://www.rainn.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
for any victims and survivors of domestic violence who need support. Services are free and available 24/7, with specific ones for Deaf individuals and Native American individuals.
Call 1-800-799-7233
Text START to 88788
If you're unable to speak safely:
Text LOVEIS to 22522
National Human Trafficking Hotline
hotline for victims and survivors of human trafficking, in addition to having a referral directory for victims and survivors of human trafficking to find social and legal services. The hotline runs 24/7, 7 days a week, and provides support in more than 200 languages.
Call 1-888-373-7888 (TTY:711)
Text 233733
For more information: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
National Runaway Safeline
works to keep America’s runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. They have a phone hotline, chat, email, and a forum with a text function in development.
Call (24/7): 1-800-786-2629
For more information: https://www.1800runaway.org/
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7, free, confidential support for veterans, service members, and their loved ones. Run by the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA).
Call 988 and select 1
Text 838255
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
ABQ/New Mexico Mental Health Resources
AGORA Crisis Center
"Sometimes it's hard to talk about our problems with family and friends. As trained crisis hotline specialists, our volunteers are ready to provide compassionate, non-judgmental help for anyone in need of emotional support. Anyone is welcome to use our service, and you do not need to be "in crisis" to call or chat with us." - AGORA website
Call the helpline (hours: 6 AM – midnight): (505) 277-3013
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Albuquerque
organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Services include free mental health support, in-person/online support groups, classes, and education.
Call: (505) 256-0288
For more information: namialbuquerque.org
Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico
provides support, community, and connection to transgender, gender nonconforming, nonbinary, and gender variant people and their families through advocacy, education, and direct services.
Call: (505) 440-3402
For more information: tgrcnm.org
UNM Health's Psychiatric Center
the state’s largest community mental health care provider. Relevant medical services offered by psychiatric center are listed below.
Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS): connects patients to various resources in the Albuquerque community to help them overcome mental illness, access benefits, and learn new skills. Services and referrals include psychiatric treatment, substance abuse treatment, medical care, and education and work resources. Call: (505) 272-1221
COPE Clinic: available for patients with chronic mental illness who require ongoing treatment and frequent follow-up. Services include therapy and medication management. Call: (505) 272-2800
Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic: provides time-limited psychotherapies for patients who want to focus on recovering from the symptoms of a diagnosed mental health disorder. Offers evidence-informed treatment track that addresses trauma & PTSD specifically. Walk-in/call-in services only. Call for hours: (505) 272-2800
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): the only 24/7 psychiatric emergency room in New Mexico. Psychiatrists provide emergency psychiatric interventions including medication therapies, safety interventions, and acute stabilization.
Short-Term Assessment for Recovery and Treatment (START) Clinic: provides psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management, patient education, and supportive care for patients new to UNM Psychiatric Center. Call: (505) 272-2800
UNM Psychology Clinic
offers free or low-cost counseling and other mental health services to youth and adults in the community.
Call: (505)277-5164
For more information: psychclinic.unm.edu
UNM Women's Resource Center
a place of advocacy, support, and safety for all members of the University of New Mexico and greater community. Victim services include advocacy, counseling and comprehensive education within a trauma informed space on campus.
Call: (505) 277-3716
To request counseling: email wrcservices1972@unm.edu and add "Request for Service" in the email subject line
For more information: women.unm.edu
National Mental Health Resources
HelpGuide
nonprofit dedicated to providing individuals with quality health information, resources, and tools. Topics include mental health, health and wellness, children and family, relationships, aging, and more.
For more information: https://www.helpguide.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
for resources and information guides, as well as mental health education and support groups.
For more information: http://www.nami.org
For support and education: Click Here
For one-on-one support, call: (800) 950-6264
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am-10pm ET
Email: info@nami.org
International Bipolar Foundation
provides education, resources, and supportive connection for those living with bipolar disorder.
For more information: https://ibpf.org/
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
supports individuals struggling with eating disorders. Services include a helpline, support groups, mentor resources, a treatment directory, and education.
For more information: https://anad.org/
Helpline: (888) 375-7767
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am-9pm CST
Email: hello@anad.org
National Eating Disorders Association
supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Services include a helpline, online chat, support and treatment connections.
For more information: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Call: (800) 931-2237
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11am-9pm ET, Friday 11am-5pm ET
Online Chat: on website, Monday through Thursday 9am-9pm ET, Friday 9am-9pm ET
Text: number above, Monday through Thursday 3pm-6pm, Friday 1pm-5pm ET
Shine App
The self-care app to help you through these uncertain times through daily mediations, community discussions, personalized affirmations, and journaling. For free you have access to a daily meditation, a daily article, and a gratitude log.
SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION
ABQ/New Mexico Substance Use Resources
Al-Anon
offers anonymous support groups for relatives and friends of alcoholics to share their experience, strength, and hope with one another, to solve their common problems and help others do the same.
Call: (505) 262-2177
For more information or to find a meeting: aisnm.org
Albuquerque Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)
offers anonymous support groups (12-step) for individuals who desire to stop drinking.
Call the Albuquerque Central Office: (505) 266-1900
Find a meeting: albuquerqueaa.org/meetings
Albuquerque Center for Hope & Recovery
offers peer support for people who live with mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. Services include support groups, weekly classes, legal aid, job development, and a milestone-based program to help individuals with various areas of life.
Call: (505) 246-2247
For more information: achrnm.org
Icarus Recovery Center
detox, residential, and outpatient treatment for mental health and substance use disorders for all kinds. Specifically offers a trauma-informed approach to addiction treatment. Accepts most insurance.
Call: (505) 305-0902
For more information: icarusbehavioralhealth.com
Milagro Program - Overcome Addiction During Pregnancy
New Mexico’s first comprehensive prenatal care program for pregnant women with substance use disorders. Services include pre- and post-natal care, medical addiction therapy, counseling and case management support at UNM Family Medicine clinics.
Call: (505) 463-8293
Sage Neuroscience Center
comprehensive addictions treatment clinic. Services include an outpatient alcohol and opiate detox program, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for individuals and their families dealing with substance use and addiction.
Call: (505) 884-1114
For more information: sageclinic.org
SMART Recovery Support Groups
support group meetings that help people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities.
Click here to find meeting dates/times.
UNM Addiction & Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
offers 24/7 help for substance use and mental health conditions at UNM Health’s Psychiatric Center. Services include case management, medication assisted treatment, outpatient detox, primary care, psychotherapy, and special addiction treatment for individuals with PTSD/trauma.
Call: (505) 994-7999
For more information: unmhealth.org/services/behavioral-health/addiction-recovery
UNM Dept. of Psychology Alcohol Specialty Clinic
outpatient alcohol-treatment clinic located within the UNM Psychology Clinic. Services include assessment, individual or couple/family therapy, relapse prevention, and aftercare groups.
Call: (505) 277-5165
For more information: psychclinic.unm.edu/services/specialty-clinics/alcohol
Workit Health
offers at-home alcohol or drug treatment online for people in all parts of New Mexico. Services include therapy with licensed clinicians, recovery support groups, virtual events, a community forum, and craving management medications for opioids or alcohol to your local pharmacy.
Call: (855) 659-7734
For more information: workithealth.com/locations/new-mexico
National Substance Use Resources
National Association for Children of Addiction
provides support, in addition to working to raise awareness and support institutions, to those with a parent who abuses alcohol or drugs in addition to training professionals to better support those individuals.
For more information: Click Here
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
confidential and anonymous information source for those seeking treatment in the U.S. regarding substance use, addiction, and/or mental health problems.
For more information: Click Here
Call: 1-800-662-4357 for referrals and information, open 24/7
DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Local
Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center
provides victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and their families with a safe setting to assist in addressing and overcoming the trauma of their experience and break the cycle of violence that destroys families.
Call: (505) 243-2333
For more information: cabq.gov/Albuquerque-family-advocacy-center
Albuquerque S.A.F.E. House
85-bed facility that offers 90 days of free lodging for survivors of intimate partner domestic violence; services offered incl. case management, therapy, classes, children’s program, and safety planning.
Call: (505) 247-4219
For more information: safehousenm.org
Albuquerque SANE Collaborative
serves victims of sexual and domestic violence by providing immediate, compassionate, culturally sensitive medical treatment and forensic evaluation by trained nurse experts.
Call for general info: (505) 883-8720
To dispatch a nurse for an exam: (505) 884-7263
For more information: abqsane.org
Domestic Violence Resource Center of New Mexico (DVRCNM)
trauma-informed agency whose mission is to help victims of domestic violence break the cycle of abuse in their lives by providing resources, guidance, and support needed to help victims get to safety, become independent, and heal.
For more information: dvrcnm.org
Thrive Group (hosted by DVRCNM): offers a safe space for survivors of domestic violence to make positive changes in their lives. | Call (505) 248-3165 or email dvrc@dvrcnm.org
Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico
provides support and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and abuse within Central New Mexico. Services include crisis intervention, in-house counseling, and community intervention and outreach.
24/7 hotline: (505) 266-7711
Office: (505) 266-7712
Counseling Intake Line: (505) 291-3563
For more information: rapecrisiscnm.org
UNM Women's Resource Center
a place of advocacy, support, and safety for all members of the University of New Mexico and greater community. Victim services include advocacy, counseling and comprehensive education within a trauma informed space on campus.
Call: (505) 277-3716
For more information: women.unm.edu
National
RAINN
hotline for survivors of sexual violence and their loved oneS, in addition to having an app, online chat, and education resources.
24/7 Hotline: (800) 656-4673
For more information: rainn.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
for any victims and survivors of domestic violence who need support. if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
Call: 1-800-799-7233
For TTY Call: 1-800-799-7233 Text: LOVEIS to 22522 or log onto https://thehotline.org
WomensLaw.org
provides information to people of all genders regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, or any other topic found on the website, including an email hotline.
For more information: womenslaw.org
Love is Respect
offers confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US, including a 24/7 hotline, text number, and live online chat.
Call: (866) 331-9474
Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
For more information: https://www.loveisrespect.org/
1-in-6
provides support for males who have been sexually abused through addressing common questions and myths and a 24/7 chat service. They also have weekly chat-based support groups facilitated by a counselor.
For more information: https://1in6.org/
MILITARY/VETERANS
24/7 Veterans Crisis Line
a 24/7 crisis hotline that connects you with caring, qualified responders within the Department of Veterans Affairs, many of whom are Veterans themselves.
Call 988 and select 1
Text 838255
Albuquerque VA Medical Center Suicide Prevention Coordinator
work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to assist Veterans who are managing emotional or mental health crises. Coordinators are available during regular business hours.
Call (505) 265-1711, ext. 2224
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD
a leading institution for combat-related PTSD research. Offers extensive resources for veterans with PTSD, including therapist directories of providers that offer various kinds of PTSD assessment/treatment approaches.
For more information: https://www.ptsd.va.gov
Albuquerque Vet Center
offers confidential help for veterans, service members, and their families. Services include counseling for needs such as depression, PTSD, and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). Services are free for veterans with a DD214 with combat records. Counseling (individual and group) is provided by fellow combat veterans.
Visit the Main Location: 2001 Mountain Road NW
Call: (505) 346-6562
How are vet centers different from medical centers? - Vet Centers are small, non-medical, counseling centers conveniently located in your community. They’re staffed by highly trained counselors and team members dedicated to seeing you through the challenges that come with managing life during and after the military. - VA website
PTSD Treatment Decision Aid
resource provided by the National Center for PTSD that helps you learn about PTSD, compare effective PTSD treatments, and connects you to local treatment best suited for you.
Get Started: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/Decisionaid/index.aspx
Military One Source
service from the Defense Department that provides information, resources, and confidential counseling for service members and their families.
Call: (800) 342-9647
For more information: militaryonesource.mil
Paws and Stripes
provides animal-assisted therapy and other mental health services to military veterans and their loved ones living with service-connected trauma. Services also include a 12-week VSD Service Dog training program, 6-week Companion Animal training program, suicide prevention training program, case management, and no-cost individual therapy for veterans, current service members, or their families.
For more information: https://www.pawsandstripes.org/programs
Call: 505-999-1201
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Peer Support Group
small, warrior-led support groups that connect veterans with each other in their communities to share experiences, discuss personal challenges, and support one another.
For more information: contact the WWP Resource Center by calling (888) 997-2586
Give an Hour
provides confidential, no-cost mental health services for military members and their families as well as providing resources to improve mental health literacy.
Military Helpline
free and confidential crisis intervention program staffed by veterans and others who understand military-specific issues.
Call: (888) 457-4838 (open 24/7)
Text: “MIL1” to 839863 (open 5:00pm – 9:00pm EST)
For more information: https://www.linesforlife.org/get-help-now/services-and-crisis-lines/military-helpline/
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
free 24/7 help for homeless veterans from trained counselors to get connected with services in your area.
Call: 1-877-424-3838
For more information: https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
AboutFace
educational resource from the National Center for PTSD for veterans to learn about PTSD from other veterans who've lived it. Get the facts about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learn about treatment options, and explore personal stories from Veterans, family members, and VA clinicians.
Learn more: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/
PTSD Coach App
app that can help you learn about and manage symptoms that often occur after trauma.
Features include: reliable information on PTSD and treatments that work, tools for screening and tracking your symptoms, direct links to support and help, and a customizable Safety Plan you can activate if you have thoughts of hurting yourself.
Download the app - iOS version / Android version
Learn More: Click Here
BeyondMST App
app created for survivors of military sexual trauma (MST). MST is VA's term for sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred during military service. Veterans of all backgrounds have experienced MST. The app offers information and resources to help survivors cope with challenges related to MST and improve their health, relationships and quality of life.
Download the app - iOS version / Android version
Learn More: Click Here
Veterans Wellness Path
app created for American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans, their families, and communities. The app supports the transition from military service to home, and encourages balance and connection with self, family, community, and environment.
Features include: daily check-ins; tips and exercises to help strengthen relationships with family and friends, or strengthen ties to community and culture; resources, including information on trauma treatment or traditional healing practices; multimedia journal for collecting useful information and reflections; self-screen for PTSD and well-being.
Download the app - iOS version / Android version
Learn More: Click Here
Local VA Medical Centers:
Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
open 24/7, offers 50+ health services for New Mexico and Colorado veterans, including mental health, women’s health clinic, caregiver support, sleep medicine, and LGBTQ+ services.
Visit: 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM
Call: (505) 265-1711
For more information: Click Here
Northwest Metro VA Clinic (Rio Rancho)
offers primary and specialty health care services. Mental health care services include counseling for conditions such as addiction, depression, grief, anger, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and OCD.
Visit: 1760 Grande Boulevard SE, Rio Rancho, NM
Call: (505) 896-7200
For more information: Click Here
Other New Mexico VA Medical Centers
Click here to view the directory for all VA locations in New Mexico.