Resources in Albuquerque, NM and Surrounding Areas

Mental Health and Addiction Resources

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call or Text 988 

Veterans & First Responders in Crisis - 1.800.273.TALK(8255) - National Suicide Hotline

NM Crisis Line - 1.855.662.7474

Counseling Services

AFR Behavioral Health - The mission of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Behavioral Health Office is to provide comprehensive, multi-faceted behavioral health and prevention services to every firefighter, retiree and their family members. https://www.afrbehavioralhealth.com/

Guardian Wellness – Mental Wellness for America’s First Responders – (505) 362-4131. Website: https://guardianwellness.org/

Patrick Ficke, Blue Line Counseling & New Growth Counseling. Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Albuquerque, NM –  (505) 659-8777, Email:  patrick@newgrowthnm.org

Peak Behavioral Health - Santa Teresa, NM (575) 589-3000 & Las Cruces, NM(575) 526-0927 - https://peakbehavioral.com

Public Safety Psychology Group - Albuquerque, NM – (505) 888-5499. Website: https://www.pspg-nm.com/. First Responder psychology. Contact PSPG or visit the PSPG website to learn the benefits of EDMR Therapy and how it works.

NMU Psychiatric Center - Peer Living Room - The Peer Living Room is a safe space for patients to connect with Certified Peer Support Workers, obtain resources and support, and work on short-term recovery goals in a welcoming and non-clinical environment. Phone: (505) 272-5935 Email: OPPS@salud.unm.edu Address: 2600 Marble Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87106

The Solutions Group ( Presbyterian Healthcare Services)- Short-term counseling by licensed behavioral health professionals - (505) 254.3555  Email: thesolutionsgroup@phs.org Website: www.solutionsbiz.com

Trauma Treatment Center- Rio Rancho, NM- (505) 404-9892- Trauma focused therapy, yoga based psychotherapy, occupational therapy. traumatreatmentcenternm.com

Training

New Mexico National Guard - (505) 407-3532 - Email: nmngddro@army.mil, Substance use awareness & prevention classes, resiliency & empowerment classes, tactical classes, awareness & safety classes. 

OPRE/NM Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement- Santa Fe, NM-  (505) 470-3311 Email: opre.bhca@hca.nm.gov.  Certified Peer Support Worker Training and Development. 

Public Safety Psychology Group- Albuquerque, NM, Santa Fe, NM, & Las Cruces, NM– (505) 888-5499. Website: https://www.pspg-nm.com/. Peer Support class options. 

Paws and Stripes - Prioritizes veteran well-being through a more holistic approach to service.https://www.pawsandstripes.org

QPR Institute Pathfinder Training - https://qprinstitute.com Pathfinder training is designed to create a new workforce of certified suicide care first responders. QPR’s goal is to save lives and reduce suicidal behavior by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training.

Foundations & Non-Profits

Albuquerque Fire Department Retirees Association -AFDRA’s Peer Support Group consists of 8 retirees that have gone through training to help members navigate life’s problems and issues that we all go through, but with the compounding effect of the stressors and traumas that are experienced during careers. https://afdretirees.com/

Blue Thunder Foundation - a non-profit organization designed to improve wellness and overall peak performance in both our first responders and our community youth. https://www.bluethundersports.org

Indian Springs Ranch Warrior Retreat - Mimbres, NM- Provides first responders, veterans, and active duty service members a quiet guest ranch experience utilizing equine therapy methods and scenic beauty to soothe the soul. www.indianspringsranchnm.org

Next Rung - Next Rung exists to make an impact in the lives of firefighters and first responders. Their goal is to provide quality resources that will help combat mental health issues that plague their profession. https://www.nextrung.org/

Paws and Stripes -Their mission is to provide animal-assisted therapy and other mental health services to military veterans and their loved ones living with service-connected trauma.  https://www.pawsandstripes.org

Skulls For Hope - Non Profit Organization raising mental health awareness and working towards ending the stigma and starting the conversation. It is ok to not be ok. This is a space to connect with others on the same journey. https://www.skullsforhope.com

Yoga For First Responders - provides first responders, police officers, firefighters, and military personnel with traditional yoga training that is culturally informed and job specific for the purposes of effectively processing stress, building resilience, and enhancing performance. yogaforfirstresponders.org

Outside of New Mexico

America’s Mighty Warriors -  focuses on programs to help warriors and their families get access to the support they deserve. https://americasmightywarriors.org

Law Enforcement Life Coach - John Kelly (954) 292-1942 Email: john@lawenforcementlifecoach.com Website: https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com Non-Profit: H.E.R.O.E.S. Guiding Heroes - The H.E.R.O.E.S. Guiding Heroes Foundation provides resources, educational support and financial assistance while proactively empowering our heroes to address and overcome day-to-day stressors.

National First Responders Fund - A financial resource organization dedicated to First Responder programs and training to address awareness and recovery from work-related Post Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI). https://www.nfrf.org

Meagan McCarthy - Her mission is to foster a culture of resilience and strength among first responders, ensuring they receive the recognition and care they deserve. https://www.meaganmccarthy.com/

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - https://www.samhsa.gov Phone: (1-800.662.HELP(4357)- SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. 


Other Resources

Law Enforcement Life Coach/Sometimes Heroes Need Help Podcast/SGT John Kelly Ret. -  https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com 

Weight of the Badge Podcast -Hosted by Public Safety Psychology Group (Spotify, Apple Podcast, and iHeart Radio).

Next Rung Podcast - https://www.nextrung.org/podcast