If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, calling 911 and talking with police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for police officers trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
If you are interested in receiving counseling at AHWC, you can come to the center (at the corner of Breland Dr. and Stewart St.) and meet with an on-call counselor. Counselors are available to meet with walk-in clients Monday through Friday, 8:00-11:30am and 1:00-4:30pm
"The families and members of NAMI New Mexico are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness" -NAMI New Mexico (2023)
https://naminenewmexico.org/crisis-info/
"New Mexico's 988 is the confidential lifeline for emotional, mental, or alcohol and drug misuse and support" -988 (2023)
NMDOH Mental Health Program
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line - Text 'COALITION' to 741741
TrevorSpace - an affirming, online community for LGBTQ+ people 13-24 years old
https://www.trevorspace.org/
Depression (major depressive disorder)▸“Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living. |
Anxiety disorders▸“Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks).These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control, are out of proportion to the actual danger and can last a long time. You may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings. Symptoms may start during childhood or the teen years and continue into adulthood. Examples of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), specific phobias and separation anxiety disorder. You can have more than one anxiety disorder. Sometimes anxiety results from a medical condition that needs treatment. Whatever form of anxiety you have, treatment can help.” -Mayo Clinic (2023) |
Imposter Syndrome▸What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? - Elizabeth Cox |
Courses and Trainings |
What is Mental Health First Aid?▸Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. |
QPR Institute▸What does QPR mean? |
National Alliance on Mental Illness▸NAMI works to educate, advocate, listen and lead to improving the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones. |
Peer Mental Health Advocates▸ |
Crimson Scholars Program:
(575) 646-2542
Street Address:
2745 S. Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Mailing Address:
Honors College
P.O. Box 30001, MSC 3HON
Las Cruces, NM 88003
