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New Mexico’s 988 is the confidential lifeline for emotional, mental, or alcohol and drug use support
anyone. any struggle. anytime.
New Mexico’s 988 is the confidential lifeline for emotional, mental, or alcohol and drug use support
anyone. any struggle. anytime.
Life became so overwhelming. I was stressed and anxious and felt like I didn't have anyone to talk to who would really understand what I was going through, but they did.
Reaching out to 988 was my lifeline. Right away, I spoke to a person who could relate, and she had worked with people just like me, and she understood my problems and where I was coming from. From the first few minutes we spoke, I felt like I could really trust and confide in her.
During the life changing experience of getting the custody of my son taken by the authorities, I called 988 many times and was able to talk to someone about the personal challenges I was facing. I also got resources to help my situation and am thankful I called 988.
I called 988 when having a panic attack and couldn’t talk to my family. It was nice to have someone who just was there to understand
My dad just got transported to the hospital. I'm texting 988
988 is essential within our Native Communities. Not only is it a Lifeline for those experiencing a mental health crisis or even suicidal ideation, it’s a Link to a safe place and care. As an advocate within our communities we all need to be resourceful and willing to help out our relatives #Native988
988 was my lifeline when I felt overwhelmed. The counselor's warmth and guidance helped me navigate tough times and get back down to a place of normality and calmness. It’s a great resource for anyone feeling like they need someone to reach who will listen
I am the mother of a transgender child. Over the course of several years I have learned so much about my child and their resilience. Mental health has always been our number one struggle, I have ensured that my child has had access to the mental health. Having options like this is beneficial and crucial to the youth in our state.
It finally felt like someone cared to just listen, and to provide help if I wanted it—which was exactly what I needed at a time when life felt like too much to handle on my own. I never felt judged, and our conversation helped me remember I wasn't alone.
I lost my job due to an undiagnosed auto immune disorder. Bills were piling up, kids needed essential items, we were low on food. I was so depressed. My house was a mess I hadn’t showered in weeks and one night I woke up in the middle night feeling hopeless. Kids were sleeping as I kissed them goodbye. I put on my robe a stepped outside. It was 3am. Pitch black with stars all around me and quiet. I got into my car ready to drive to the bridge where I planned to end my life. Radio turned on and on the station was a lady speaking of #988 and I immediately called. I’m so grateful I called and went back inside that night. That’s all I needed was someone to listen, someone to tell me I’d be ok, someone that cared.
Has 988 New Mexico helped you or a loved one? Was there a time you wished you had 988 to call? We want to hear from you. Your privacy is important to us, and we do not require you to share any personal information when using the form below.
If you have an unsatisfactory experience with 988 in New Mexico, please email Contact988@hsd.nm.gov
On behalf of all colleagues at the Human Services Depatment, we humbly acknowledge we are on the unceded ancestral lands of the first peoples of what
today is known as the State of New Mexico, including its Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations past and present. With gratitude we pay our respects to these communities and their homeland.