# Wellness Check Help - New Mexico ## National Wellness Check Resources - **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 crisis support and wellness checks by connecting individuals with trained counselors. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - **Text:** "NAMI" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://nami.org](https://nami.org/) - **Description:** Provides information, resources, and emotional support for mental health crises. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Free, confidential 24/7 text support for emotional and mental health crises. ## Statewide Wellness Check Services - **New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (NMCAL)** - **Phone:** 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474) - **Website:** [https://nmcrisisline.com/](https://nmcrisisline.com/) - **Description:** Provides 24/7 support for mental health and substance use concerns, including crisis intervention and referrals. - **New Mexico Peer-to-Peer Warmline** - **Phone:** 1-855-4NM-7100 (466-7100) - **Call Hours:** 7:00am – 11:30pm - **Text Hours:** 6:00pm – 11:00pm - **Website:** [https://nmcrisisline.com/](https://nmcrisisline.com/) - **Description:** Offers peer support for individuals seeking assistance with mental health or substance use concerns. - **Adult Protective Services** - **Phone:** 1-866-654-3219 - **Website:** [https://aging.nm.gov/protecting-adults](https://aging.nm.gov/protecting-adults) - **Description:** Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults and can conduct wellness checks for vulnerable populations. ## Local Wellness Check Resources by Region/City ### Albuquerque - **Agora Crisis Center** - **Phone:** 505-277-3013 or 1-866-HELP-1-NM (4357-166) - **Website:** [https://agoracares.org/](https://agoracares.org/) - **Description:** Provides compassionate, non-judgmental support for individuals in crisis or needing emotional support. ### Santa Fe - **Santa Fe County Connect** - **Phone:** 505-995-6523 - **Website:** [https://www.santafecountynm.gov/community_services/hhsd/connect](https://www.santafecountynm.gov/community_services/hhsd/connect) - **Description:** Offers assistance with accessing health and social services, including wellness checks and support. ### Las Cruces - **Las Cruces Public Schools Wellness Checks** - **Phone:** 575-527-5800 - **Website:** [https://www.lcps.net/page/wellness-checks/](https://www.lcps.net/page/wellness-checks/) - **Description:** Provides wellness check services for students and families in need of support. ## Online and Remote Wellness Check Options - **NMConnect App** - **Website:** [https://nmcrisisline.com/nmconnect/](https://nmcrisisline.com/nmconnect/) - **Description:** Offers access to mental health professionals, resources, and self-help tools via a mobile app. - **Virtual Mental Health Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://naminewmexico.org/](https://naminewmexico.org/) - **Description:** NAMI New Mexico provides online support groups and educational programs for individuals affected by mental illness. ## How to Request a Wellness Check 1. **Call your local non-emergency police department line:** - **Phone:** Contact your local police department's non-emergency number. - **Description:** Request a wellness check for a loved one or individual in need. 2. **Contact local social services or health organizations:** - **Phone:** Reach out to organizations such as Adult Protective Services at 1-866-654-3219. - **Description:** Many offer wellness checks as part of their crisis response services. 3. **Reach out to trusted community or religious organizations:** - Many churches, temples, and community groups can help connect you with resources. --- _Updated as of December 23, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New Mexico Department of Health._