New Mexico Mental Health Resources
Mental Health in New Mexico
New Mexico’s stunning desert aesthetic and affordable cost of living attract people from around the country, but when it comes to mental health, the state has work to do. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, around 300,000 people in New Mexico are living with a mental illness – that’s three times the population of Santa Fe. What’s most concerning, though, is that 24% of adults and 59% of teenagers don’t get the treatment they need.
The sad reality of this is that suicide rates are high in New Mexico. Based on CDC cause of death data, the national average suicide rate in the US is 14.1 per 100,000 people. In New Mexico, the suicide rate is 25 per 100,000 people, making it one of the highest in the country.
The good news is that the state has numerous initiatives to help mental health and that suicide rates are dropping. The state as a whole saw a 9% drop between 2022 and 2023, but even more notably, the suicide rate among Native Americans in the state dropped by 43% in the same year, according to the New Mexico Department of Health’s Center for Health Protection.
300,000
New Mexico Residents living with a mental health condition
25 per 100,000
New Mexico's suicide rate is much higher than the national average
59%
Percentage of teens in New Mexico with mental health conditions, but didn't receive the treatment they need
Free Mental Health Resources in New Mexico
NAMI New Mexico provides free mental health resources, support, and education, publishing links to civilian and veteran crisis and access lines, and suicide helplines. Resources include education about addiction for family members, classes for parents and caregivers experiencing mental health symptoms, and Peer-to-Peer classes for adults with mental health disorders.
The New Mexico Crisis and Access Line’s Five Actions Program is a free, video based digital, mobile friendly program with six hours of video and tools. It addresses how people change, explores behaviors that support addiction, and provides tools to evaluate mental health and addiction issues while developing a personalized sobriety strategy.
The Healthcare Authority supports the 988 New Mexico Lifeline providing 24/7 help with emotional, mental, or substance use challenges. You can call, text, or live chat to receive private one-on-one support from a trained and skilled professional. Separate assistance is available for veterans, Spanish speaking clients, and LGBTQIA+ support.
AGORA Crisis Center is affiliated with the University of New Mexico providing training for crisis hotline specialists, volunteer opportunities, information and referrals, and offering community training workshops. Volunteer opportunities are available after completing a 40-hour nationally accredited training to become a certified crisis hotline specialist.
Mental Health Resources is a private nonprofit organization providing mental health and substance use services. No one is denied access because of an inability to pay. They offer services in four counties standing for integrity, accountability, and excellence. Outpatient services include medication assisted treatment, teletherapy, and wraparound care for children and their families.
The Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center has been serving the community since 2007, providing a safe environment for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault to overcome trauma. On-site partners provide free and culturally sensitive comprehensive medical treatment, forensic services and counseling in Spanish and English.
Provide Services for
PTSD
Anxiety
The Veterans Integration Center Mental Health Counseling office provides quality services to meet veteran's needs in the community. They offer services for mental health, addiction, and co-occurring conditions to build healthy coping strategies. They focus on evidence-based treatments to manage stress, depression, and other serious mental health conditions.
Provide Services for
Veterans
PTSD
Substance Abuse
The Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico supports the transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming communities in New Mexico with a drop-in center providing healthcare, case management, and basic needs. They also offer support groups and a searchable provider directory listing providers with experience serving the community.
Provide Services for
LGBTQ
All Faiths Children's Advocacy Center provides programs for children and their families, including a professional forensic interview team that's partnered with law enforcement agencies and, a family wellness program to help families heal from trauma, including addiction, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
PTSD
Trauma
Enlace Comunitario addresses the needs of New Mexico's Latine and immigrant communities using culturally sensitive intervention services, outreach and education to treat those who experiencing violence at home. You can call, email, or visit the offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The social justice organization opened in 2000 to meet the needs of domestic violence survivors.
Provide Services for
BIPOC
Women
Domestic Violence
PTSD
Centro Savila provides bilingual case management and mental health therapy for Bernalillo County, ensuring access to culturally sensitive services in English and Spanish regardless of your ability to pay. Counselors help you enroll in public assistance if you qualify. Treatment is based on key principles of public health prevention to decrease health disparities.
Provide Services for
BIPOC
Depression
Anxiety
Santa Fe Recovery Center provides care to those struggling with addiction and related mental health conditions. They are committed to eliminating health disparities using a continuum of care to reduce relapse and support sustainable recovery. They provide culturally proficient and linguistically appropriate services including medical detox, and residential and outpatient treatment.
Provide Services for
Substance Abuse
New Mexico Solutions provides person centered care in Central New Mexico, including treatment for addiction, Assertive Community Treatment for adults with chronic mental illness, and Comprehensive Community Support Services to help individuals live independently. The Crisis Triage Center for adults provides behavioral health support to avoid hospitalization and incarceration.
Provide Services for
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
ABQ Center in Albuquerque is the first peer run, drop in center supporting people with mental health or substance use challenges. They provide daily groups, peer support, and in person or online options. Pathways Navigators offers case management, behavioral health, medical care, employment, and housing assistance to name a few.
Provide Services for
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
The University of New Mexico Adult Psychiatric Center is the largest community mental health provider in New Mexico. The facility has 48 beds for adults and seniors and provides outpatient services. They are the only 24/7 psychiatric emergency room in New Mexico where referrals are not required.