General Counseling Services

UNM Truman Health Services is a National Committee for Quality Assurance Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home. This means our patients always come first. We strive to meet your needs, whether they come before, during, or after hours. Get comfortable, confidential care at UNM Health Services. Whether you need testing, treatment, or primary care, our team of doctors, nurses and behavioral health specialists are here to help.

UNM Truman Health Services provided include:

• Primary and specialty care for people with HIV
• Medication adherence, education, and counseling
• Counseling and psychotherapy
• Diagnostic assessments
• Medication management
• Neuropsychological assessment
• Psychiatric consultation
• Substance use treatment and referral services
• Medical and non-medical case management
• Social support services
• Chiropractic, acupuncture, and medical-massage
• Clinical nutrition

Youth Development, Inc. (YDI), founded in 1971, is a nationally recognized youth and family service organization in New Mexico. We can help you with early childhood education and child care, prenatal care, alternative education, job training and placement, mental and behavioral health services, homeless assistance, mentoring, family development and family counseling services.

Specific programs can be found at: https://www.ydinm.org/#our-programs

State and federal laws assure that persons with a disability have the same human and civil rights as everyone else, including equal access to services and employment. They also have a right to many services and benefits. When their rights are respected, people with disabilities have an opportunity to fully participate in society.

DRNM provides Client Advocacy, Group Advocacy, Training, Developmental Disabilities, Client Assistance Program, Mental Health, Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security, and Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights.

At Presbyterian Medical Services, we believe that the best way to improve community health and well-being is for everyone to work together. To that end, we work collaboratively with community groups, school districts, local providers, hospitals and governments at every level. Together, we develop programs and services that meet the needs of the people living within these communities. And we only expand into communities that invite our involvement.

Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs. To make the greatest impact possible, we concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.

All told, we operate approximately 100 programs in communities throughout the state. Many of the individuals served by Presbyterian Medical Services live at or below the federal poverty level.

Report incidents or concerns with long-term care facilities and hospitals.

Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.

Services includes Birth and Death certificates, Medical Cannabis program, Women Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunization program, Health Facility Licensing & Certification, and Developmental Disabilities.

Coordinates local and national responses to domestic violence, working closely with the New Mexico state legislature to enact policies, processes, protocol and laws. The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NMCADV) provides support and assistance to domestic violence programs across the state.

The NMCADV does not provide direct victim services, and can only offer referrals for services and programs in the State of New Mexico. Referrals may include agencies who offer Immediate Shelter/Housing & transitional housing, mailing service to receive mail, Individual advocacy, legal advocacy, support groups, financial literacy, career programs, substance use counselors & counseling, and much more. NMCADV additional provides referral to "Offender Treatment Programs" to hold offenders accountable and change perpetrator behavior.

If you would like to speak with an advocate or need help for victim services, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224, or contact your nearest shelter.

We are committed to protecting the safety of adults who are not able to protect themselves and to promoting the personal choice and self-determination of all we serve.

If you suspect an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, call Adult Protective Services Statewide Intake, toll-free at 1-866-654-3219 or 1-505-476-4912.

New Mexico has a “Duty to Report” provision in the Adult Protective Services Act (27-7-30) which states: “Any person, or financial institution, having reasonable cause to believe that an incapacitated adult is being abused, neglected or exploited shall immediately report that information to Adult Protective Services.” Adult Protective Services remains on call for emergent reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are 5 Adult Protective Services Regions serving all 33 counties of New Mexico.

Receives reports of alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect or
financial exploitation and determines if the client is eligible.
a. Investigates the allegations through interviewing the client, collateral contacts, alleged abuser(s) and through examining, evidence such as medical and bank records.
b. Addresses emergency needs for food, shelter or law enforcement protection,
c. Determines whether abuse is occurring or not. If it is not, the case is closed,
d. If it is, develops a case plan, with the client, to stop the abuse, and to address the client’s health and safety needs through services such as medical or mental health treatment, housing assistance, legal assistance, financial assistance, personal care, and home delivered meals.

HEAL+NM is a community organization that works to achieve health equity and promote wellbeing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, intersex, asexual, and pansexual (LGBTQ+) people through community organizing, education, advocacy, and messaging. Since 2003, we have gathered as a network of concerned community members to develop positive health messages by and for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans.

Heal+NM offers on the website a Directory of Mental Health for LGBTQ+ people; GSA Healthy Relationships Curriculum; and Member meetings & Newsletters.

The NMGSA Network serves and empowers LGBTQ+ and allied youth, ages 13-24, to create safer, more inclusive and welcoming schools while also building stronger, more resilient young leaders and activists. NMGSA supports and sustains GSA clubs across the state while also working nationally to create change and engaging in active policy advocacy work at the state legislature and within schools.

We host numerous resiliency and leadership-building events throughout the year, and we seek out partnerships with other community groups and organizations as well as adults interested in supporting the LGBTQ+ community and/or those adults looking to start a Genders and Sexualities Alliance in school.

The New Mexico Resource and Referral Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning/Queer (LGBTQ) Students was developed in collaboration with New Mexico Youth Education on Sexual Health (YESH) Advisory Council. The guide is intended to be a resource for teachers and school staff to help refer middle and high school students to services in New Mexico. The contents of this guide were developed under a grant from the Health and Human Services Department, Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

A national 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth 13-24. Trained counselors are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, chat, text, and call the Trevor Lifeline. The Trevor Project is a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

The State of New Mexico has launched a support line specifically for healthcare workers and first responders.The line is available 24/7 to support those on the front lines of the state's pandemic response and connect them to a professional counselor. The reasons to call might include:

a. Facing challenges at work or home due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
b. Experiencing stress, fear, anxiety, sadness, or depression about the essential work you are doing to support people;
c. The emotional impact of isolation due to physical distancing;
d. Need to talk to someone about experiences you are feeling, seeing, and hearing about due to the pandemic.

If you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, mental health or substance use concern, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the New Mexico Peer to Peer Warmline. Available hours are call 7:00am – 11:30pm / text 6pm – 11pm. If interested parties have a hearing and speech impaired disability, dial. 711 for relay. Peer to Peer Warmline text services are only available in English at this time.

If you are in a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

1. Additional resource: NMConnect Mobile App. NMConnect is here to close the gap by engaging people with immediate access to mental health professionals and resources. Interested parties can directly connect to a counselor, peer support worker, up-to-date resources for substance use, mental health services, and other community resources.

If you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, mental health or substance use concern, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line.

Interested parties can also call this TTY number: 1-855-227-5485. If interested parties have a hearing and speech impaired disability, dial. 711 for relay. Interpretation is available for more than 200 languages on both the Crisis and Access Line and the Peer to Peer Warmline

If you are having a life threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

1. Additional resource: NMConnect Mobile App. NMConnect is here to close the gap by engaging people with immediate access to mental health professionals and resources. Interested parties can directly connect to a counselor, peer support worker, up-to-date resources for substance use, mental health services, and other community resources.

The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. EPSDT is key to ensuring that children and adolescents receive appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, and developmental, and specialty services.

EPSDT pamphlet guide:
https://www.medicaid.gov/sites/default/files/2019-12/epsdt_coverage_guide.pdf

Stand up to Stigma offers peer support groups and behavioral health resources in the Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan and the State of New Mexico. Support groups are free and are designed by peers such as yourself offering support with dealing with challenges and triumphs of mood disorders and related behavioral health and medical health issues. STS peer support groups offer peers a way to recovery for those with mental health issues.

Note: Currently there are no in-person support groups; peer support groups are conducted via zoom on their main page; scroll down for more information. Interested parties can also sign up for their newsletter for additional updates and information. Subject to change as Covid-19 regulations and restrictions ease with time.

Statewide and nationwide information can be found at: https://www.dbsalliance.org/.

Pulltogether serves as an information directory to New Mexicans statewide by listing agencies that provides services and supports such as COVID-19 Information, Child Care Home-visiting, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Family Services, Domestic Violence Services, and Career Services (is a hotline to help assist New Mexicans find these resources across all counties in New Mexico).

Behavior Change Institute is a premier provider of Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) treatment. We are recognized for our compassionate approach to providing individuals and families with the necessary supports to reach their full potential. It is our mission to inspire hope and improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve through an ongoing commitment to excellence in all that we do. We are committed to facilitating, providing and improving access to high-quality treatment options for individuals and families in rural and traditionally underserved communities.

Services include ABA Services, Family Peer Support Services, support for Educators and the Military.

The great work we do—providing behavioral health services to adults and children—begins with our core values: compassion, integrity, relationships, creativity, leadership, and excellence. For a company that provides care for adults and children with emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, learning and substance abuse problems, these core values are vital—and our staff members are brimming with them.

We’re here to help with:
Living with the family or independently
Parent/child relationships
Family and peer relationships
Managing behaviours
Making life choices
Substance abuse
Anger management
Depression and anxiety
Education
Employment/vocation
Housing
Juvenile justice involvement
Mental health
Physical health

http://www.openskieshealthcare.org/contactus.htm
Open Skies Healthcare also has site in Grants, Los Lunas, and Rio Rancho.

By advancing worldwide research, promoting risk reduction and early diagnosis, and enhancing quality treatment and support, the Alzheimer's Association is leading the charge to eliminate Alzheimer's and all other dementias.

(*Note: There are multiple chapters throughout NM, go to "contact us," for more more information; For help 24/7: 1 (800) 272-3900 - the number provided initially is for Albuquerque (also are nationwide, as well). You can also mail at this address: PO Box 21400, Albuquerque, NM 87154 - the address for Albuquerque, please do not send mail).

Medical Home Portal is a tool and project that was implemented in 2001, and is utilized in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Rhode Island, Utah, and in New Mexico that is a one-stop shop for children and youth with special health care requirements (CYSHCN) for Families, Medical Home Teams and Physicians, Caregivers and Other Professionals to provide them with a: 1. Better knowledge of local resources for their care, 2. Practice-based case managers to link families and resources, and 3. Best practice guidelines for common chronic conditions in children.

Individuals, families, and social service organizations interested in community mental health services, substance abuse treatment programs, and assistance for persons with developmental disabilities can visit the Network of Care for Mental/Behavioral Health's online information portal.

(*Note: You can also call: 1-800-283-4465).

Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.

Services includes Birth and Death certificates, Medical Cannabis program, Women Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunization program, Health Facility Licensing & Certification, and Developmental Disabilities.

https://www.nmhealth.org/location/public/
The Department of Health also has sites in Albuquerque, Reserve, Dexter, Roswell, Grants, Raton, Cannon AFB, Clovis, Ft Sumner, Anthony, Chaparral, Hatch, Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Artesia, Carlsbad, Silver City, Santa Rosa, Lordsburg, Hobbs, Lovington, Ruidoso, Los Alamos, Columbus, Deming, Gallup, Mora, Alamogordo, Holloman AFB, Tularosa, Tucumcari, Española, Tierra Amarilla, Portales, Bloomfield, Farmington, Las Vegas, Bernalillo, Cuba, Santa Fe, T or C, Socorro, Taos, Estancia, Clayton, Belen, and Los Lunas.

To transform lives. Working with our partners, we design and deliver innovative, high quality health and human services that improve the security and promote independence for New Mexicans in their communities.

The Human Services Department provides services and benefits to 1,107,169 New Mexicans through several programs including: Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Support, and several Behavioral Health Services.

The Guidance Center of Lea County provides the only comprehensive, leading and sustainable essential mental health services in southeastern New Mexico. This continuum is created by providing services supported by the Division of Mental Health, the Behavioral Health Services Division of Substance Abuse, and the Children, Youth and Families Department, and is augmented by services funded by local sources.

We are a therapist-run organization that began in July of 2005 to serve children and families’ needs through early intervention.

Today we have teams with speech-language, occupational, physical, and family therapists. We also have a nurse, nutritionist, family services coordinators, developmental instructions, infant massage therapists, and pediatric specialists. Our mental health clinicians specializing in play therapy interventions, MDMR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more. Our Autism program has 16 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and about 50 Registered Behavior Therapists (RBT).

We provide pediatric neuropsychological evaluations using a private interview and standardized testing. We provide a comprehensive report that discusses results, diagnoses, and recommendations.

The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department provides an array of prevention, intervention, rehabilitative and after-care services to New Mexico children and their families. These include Protective Services, Early Childhood Services, Juvenile Justice Services, and Behavioral Health Services.

We are an interdisciplinary clinic with speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. We specialize in autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.

Autism Specialists provides speech and language therapy and occupational therapy to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities (e.g., intellectual disabilities). We also have extensive experience in working with individuals who have a co-existing mental illness (e.g., depression, bipolar, anxiety, personality disorders). We work with individuals of all ages from infancy to adulthood.

At Bilingual Multicultural Services, Inc. (BMSI) we have the Best Team Support where therapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages who are impacted by mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions. Various programs for all ages, providing occupational, physical, speech and language, psychological, social work, professional development and consulting, and birth-3 (FIT) services.

The New Mexico Brain Injury Resource Center (NMBIRC) is your one-stop shop for information and referrals on a wide variety of topics related to brain injury including services, supports and education. The New Mexico Brain Injury Resource Center at ARCA is funded through the New Mexico Brain Injury Service Fund of the New Mexico Human Services Department.

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