Mental and behavioral health coverage information. Resources for all employees. Digital/virtual stress and mental health programs under APS insurance plans. **Scroll down for extensive community resources and grief support for all APS employees.
Effective January 1, 2022, there is no cost-sharing (which means no copays or deductibles) for in-network mental/behavioral health services for employees covered under APS Benefits.
Senate Bill 317, titled "No Behavioral Health Cost Sharing", was signed into law on April 8, 2021. The bill covers all cost-sharing for covered employees and dependents for:
Read the State of New Mexico Bulletin (PDF) from the New Mexico Office of Insurance for completed details and to fully understand your benefits under this new law.
The APS EAP program offers free, confidential short-term professional counseling for employees and immediate family members. Call (505) 880-3718 to schedule an in-person or virtual WeCounsel appointment.
Mindfulness and meditation aren't about the "Ohm". The Life on Mindfulness program can help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression, and feel a greater sense of overall well-being. This is a free resource for all employees.
Presbyterian Health Plan members and covered dependents can find Presbyterian wellness tools and resources including digital ID cards on the myPRES patient portal.
BCBS-NM members and covered dependents can go to BCBS-NM Member Site for access to all member tools and resources including digital ID cards. Most benefits below can be accessed through a single sign-on to your Blue Access for Members account, then choosing the "Wellness" tab.
Cigna members have access to a wide range of healthcare resources. Members, and covered dependents, can visit the Member Portal for provider finder, cost estimate, and symptom checker tools as well as digital ID cards.
These organizations have immediate mental health/crisis hotlines and counseling services for APS employees and family members to access.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, mental health, or substance use concern, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line or Peer to Peer Warmline.
Search and connect to a wide range of support services including medical/healthcare, food pantries, access to financial assistance, housing, transportation, and other free or reduced-cost help starts at findhelp.org. Input your zip code and/or areas for services needed. An extensive list with categories and filter criteria for services is provided.
Rehab.com connects people struggling with substance use disorders with providers as well as in-patient/out-patient facilities. They have a National Provider Network that consists of 5,000+ providers. Click here for the New Mexico Rehab.com page.
Click here for alcohol and drug rehab centers in Albuquerque from the Rehabs.org network.
NAMI of Albuquerque is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. They advocate for better lives for those individuals who have mental illnesses.
To learn more go to https://namialbuquerque.org/ Or in a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling.
Agora's services include:
Agora is affiliated with the University of New Mexico. They are accredited by the International Council for Helplines (ICH) and are members of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network (988). Call (505) 277-3013 for more information.
Support groups for grieving children - Runs September - May. The Grief Center of New Mexico- 505-323-0478. Grief support groups for children ages 3+ and adults who have experienced a death. Support groups run from September - May. More information at www.griefnm.org
Specific support groups for grieving adults run from September - May www.griefnm.org
GENERAL LOSS GRIEF GROUPS FOR ADULTS
Compassionate Friends - This support group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at Immanuel Presbyterian Church (114 Carlisle Blvd. SE) Chapter meetings are open to all families that have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling at any age from any cause. Contact Roberta Swanhart (505) 908-1736 or Email: albqcompfrnds@gmail.com
Peer Support Group for Parents Who Have Lost Children with Special Healthcare Needs and Disabilities
Grief Services Program/Office of Medical Investigator - 505- 925-0567 or 800-432-5239 - https://hsc.unm.edu/omi/services/
Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death - 505-243-2222 - https://bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org/
SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WHO’VE EXPERIENCED A DEATH BY SUICIDE
Albuquerque Public Schools