Integrative and Nature-Based Mental Health Care
Elizabeth Abrams, LPCC, NCC
Community Resources
A listing of some of the crisis and mental health care services available in Las Cruces and surrounding areas.
Crisis Support
New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (24 /7): 1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474)
La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services 575-526-3437
24-hour first response to survivors of sexual assault.
La Casa, Inc.: 575-526-9513 - 24/7 crisis support for domestic violence.
800 S. Walnut, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Veterans Crisis Line - 800-273-8255, press 1.
24/7 support for veterans in crisis.
The Trevor Project - 24/7 Crisis support for LBGTQ young people.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Mental Health Services
La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Services
575-526-3437
Comprehensive services related to sexual violence and child abuse to individuals, families and the community. Free counseling and advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault and abuse and their family members.
575-526-9513
800 S. Walnut St., Las Cruces, NM 88001
Counseling services, emergency shelter, civil legal services, healthcare, immigration services and more in support of those experiencing domestic abuse.
(575) 523-9826
1120 Commerce Drive, Suite B, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST).
Grief Resources
The Grief Center (Albuquerque, NM)
Mesilla Valley Hospice Bereavement Services
Pet Loss Resources
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
American Veterinary Medical Association – Euthanasia, Pet Loss, Support Hotlines
Vet Vine Virtual Pet Loss Support Groups
On Campus
NMSU Aggie Health and Wellness Center
575-646-1512
The Aggie Health and Wellness Center provides counseling services with a staff of counselors and psychologists that are here to assist students with crisis, mental health, and personal growth and well-being issues. Services are free and confidential to NMSU main campus students.
(575) 527-7574
Counseling services available free to Doña Ana Community College students, faculty and staff.
Reporting Abuse or Neglect
Child Abuse or Neglect:
New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)
Call CYFD’s Statewide Central Intake (SCI) at 1-855-333-SAFE [7233] or #SAFE from a cell phone if you suspect child maltreatment is occurring.
Elder Abuse
New Mexico Adult Protective Services
If you suspect an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, call Adult Protective Services Statewide Intake, toll-free at 1-866-654-3219 or 1-505-476-4912.
Animal Abuse
Animal Protection New Mexico Animal Cruelty Hotline
1-877-5-HUMANE (1-877-548-6263)
9 AM – 4 PM Monday through Friday
Most calls returned within 24 hours.
Dona Ana County Animal Control
Dispatch: 575-526-0795
Las Cruces Animal Control
Dispatch: 575-528-4100