Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month is about sharing your story, spreading awareness, or advocating for change, every action helps break the stigma and build a more supportive world for all.

APS Resources

APS Reach Out Resources

Go to your school's website to find the APS Reach Out Resources for all resources available at your school. Navigate to Our School, then Mental Health Resources.

APS Counseling Services

• APS Counseling Services
• School Counseling Services
• Suicide Prevention and Intervention

Local & National Resources

988 New Mexico Crisis and Access Line

The New Mexico Crisis and Access Line at 988 is available for whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to go through it alone—support is available, right here in New Mexico. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with stress, or just need someone to talk to, their trained professionals are ready to listen—24/7, free, and completely confidential. Created by New Mexicans for New Mexicans, the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line understands this community because they're part of it.

• Phone: 1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474) or 988 (Call or Text)
• Chat
• Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing

Agora Crisis Center

Sometimes it's hard to talk about our problems with family and friends. The Agora Crisis Center has trained crisis hotline specialists, our volunteers ready to provide compassionate, non-judgmental help for anyone in need of emotional support. Anyone is welcome to use their services, and you do not need to be "in crisis" to call or chat with them. 

At Agora, they won't tell you how to solve your problem, but they'll help you figure out what options you might have. Their services include a help-line, information and referrals, volunteer opportunities and community training workshops.

• Phone: (505) 277-3013
• Email: agora@unm.edu

The Trevor Project Lifeline

If you are an LGBTQ+ young person in need of support, The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free. If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. Their trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face and are available for support 24/7. They will listen without judgment and you can share as much or as little as you’d like.

• Call: 1-866-488-7386
• Text: 678678
• Chat