The following websites offer information and resources for students, parents, and community members. To view, please click on the blue bolded website titles for links to more information. |
EMERGENCY RESOURCES: * Help lines are free and anonymous Agora-Crisis Center & Suicide Prevention Hotline - 505-277-3013 Adult Protective Services & Elder Abuse - 1-866-654-3219 AIDS Hotline/CDC Hotline - 1 -800-232-4636 Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center - 505-243-2333 (Domestic Violence, Assault & Abuse Services) The Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center is a safe, secure and caring environment that focuses on the needs of victims of interpersonal crime. The center is committed to providing 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. Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless - 505- 766-519 7 Child Protective Services - 505-827-8400 Homeless Crisis - 1-800-432-6217 ext. 7267 (Dept of Health) Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities - 1-800-552-8195 NM Children, Youth & Families Department - 505-827-8008 - The NM CYFD provides a variety of prevention, intervention, rehabilitative, and after-care services to New Mexico children and their families.
NM Children, Youth & Families Department - Hotline to Report Abuse or Neglect: 1-800-797-3260 NM Legal Aid - 505- 243-7871 NM Poison & Information Center - 505- 272-2222 Nurse Advice New Mexico - 877-725-2552 (English and Spanish) Rape Crisis Center of Central NM - 505-266-7711 Runaway Hotline - 1-800-621-4000 United Way Referral Line: 505-245-1735 UNM Mental Health - 505-282-2800
The AFAC is a multi-agency facility, serving the Albuquerque Metropolitan area. The center combines emergency medical staff, victim advocates, legal and financial assistance along with law enforcement and prosecution in a unique system designed to dramatically decrease the stress and trauma often placed on victims. |
La Buena Vida, Inc. - 505-867-2383 - located on S. Camino del Pueblo in the town of Bernalillo The mission of La Buena Vida, Inc. is to strengthen children, youth and families through the delivery of a wide array of educational and treatment services. La Buena Vida, Inc. recognizes that in order to maximize the use of services, collaboration with other groups, agencies and individuals who do or can impact the well being of the individual and family is essential. La Buena Vida offers the following services: 24-Hour Crisis Line (505) 867-2383 (8am to 7:00pm) (505) 269-7596 (7pm - 8:00am) - Counselors are available to help in crisis situations 24-hours per day, seven days per week. Clinical Evaluations - Evaluations provide an in depth view of what clients are presenting for and recommendations for treatment. Mental Health Counseling - Individual, couple, family, and group counseling to understand and resolve emotional and psychological problems and conflicts. Substance Abuse Counseling - Individual, family and group counseling for individuals addicted to alcohol or drugs or at-risk of becoming addicted. Art Therapy - Uses art making, which is a non-verbal process, to help individuals make sense of difficult life experiences. It has been known to be effective with children, adolescents, and adults. Case Management - Link clients and advocate on their behalf for needed resources and coordinate services between outside agencies and education institutions. Parent Education Program - An 8 Week program based upon a unique approach incorporating focused on improving relationships, positive discipline and building on strengths. Psychiatric Services - Evaluation and medication are available for those who would benefit from these services. Psychosocial Rehabilitation - Day treatment program for adults with severe and disabling mental illness. The program focuses on living and social skill development in order to maintain individuals in the community and prevent hospitalization. Consultation and Education - Educational programs related to mental health and substance abuse are available to the general public, to schools, and to community organizations. Individualized consultations are also available to community groups to enhance their knowledge of mental health issues and/or substance abuse problems. Special Groups: Gender Specific Groups - Therapy groups are held specifically for men and for women. These groups will address gender specific issues as well as substance abuse, anger management and mental health. DWI Group - DWI group therapy addresses specific issues related to those clients who have received a DWI. Other issues addressed in this group include substance abuse, anger management and relapse prevention. Substance Abuse Groups - These groups will address abuse and dependency of drugs and alcohol. Strategies for relapse preventions are also covered in these groups. Anger-Management Groups - Clients who have concerns about how anger is affecting their lives may benefit from anger-management topics covered in this group. Life Skills Groups- These groups may include topics such as parenting, job skills and socializations skills Additional Resources Available BERNALILLO OFFICE HOURS 505-867-2383 S. Camino Del Pueblo Bernalillo, NM 87004-5927 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 8:00pmFridays: 8:00am to 4:00pmSaturdays: 9:00am to 3:00pm (every other week)
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United Way of Central New Mexico - The United Way of Central New Mexico serves the people of Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia counties who are least able to help themselves. The purpose of the United Way has always been to build a stronger community by making it easier for neighbors to help each other. UNITED WAY 2-1-1 provides free information and referrals to health and human services, government agencies, and community based organizations. United Way 2-1-1 is a comprehensive source for information, better connecting our community and increasing self-sufficiency. By providing appropriate referrals to available human services, teachers, individuals, children and families are able to access resources within our community.
If you would like help finding resources, it's easy! United Way 2-1-1 is here to help. Dial Toll Free 2-1-1 or (505) 245-1735 to speak to a specialist. Calls answered Mon-Fri, 8AM to 5PM. Or access information on our online searchable database:
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National Alliance on Mental Illness - offers easy-to-understand information about mental health care, mental illness, diagnosis, treatment and recovery, programs, services, support, and informational videos. Free telephone information hotline: 1-800-950-6265. NAMI-Westside, NM David Gonzales - 505-228-0643; email: DavidGonzales@q.com Lee Stevens - 505-792-8871; email: lstevens0189@msn.com |
UNM Psychiatric Center / UNM Hospitals - UNM Psychiatric Center, a component of the University of New Mexico Hospitals Behavioral Health Programs, is a public not-for-profit facility, providing a full spectrum of mental health and psychiatric care for all New Mexicans. The Center was established in 1967, and since has evolved into the largest community mental health provider in the state of New Mexico with telehealth/telemedicine links throughout our communities, schools, corrections facilities and more. Location: 2600 Marble NE,
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