COVID-19 creates stressful times, but we are resilient and will get through it together. It’s normal to feel sad, overwhelmed, anxious, and worried about the coronavirus. Everyone reacts differently, and feelings may come and go. We are here to help you cope emotionally with free and confidential mental health support.
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.
NMConnect App
Call, text and access mental health resources
Peer to Peer Warmline
Call or text to connect with a peer
1-855-4NM-7100 (466-7100)
call 3:30pm – 11:30pm / text 6pm – 11pm
Know the signs.
If you or a loved one are exhibiting any of the following behaviors, it is important to get help as quickly as you can. It may be the sign of an acute crisis.
- Threatening to, or talking about wanting to, hurt or kill oneself
- Seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means to kill oneself
- Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide, when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person
- Talking about feeling hopeless, helpless, or worthless
- Displaying rage, uncontrolled anger, or seeking revenge
- Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking
- Saying he or she feels trapped like there’s no way out
- Increasing alcohol or drug use, substance use, gambling, or other addiction
- Withdrawing from friends, family, and society
- Demonstrating anxiety, agitation, and insomnia (or sleeping all the time)
The NMConnect App is available now on both iOS and Android!
- Directly connect to a counselor or peer support worker
- Directly text a peer support worker
- Access up to date resources for substance use, mental health services, and other community resources
- Information on the state response to COVID-19
Click here to read the press release about this exciting new resource!
