Resource Guide

Using the Resource Guide

UNM-Valencia Campus offers services to support student success. We also work closely with partners at UNM-Main Campus and Valencia County organizations to ensure both academic and non-academic needs are met. 

Please review our comprehensive resource guide below to find contact information for our various services and partner agencies. If you are seeking more individualized support for yourself or another student and would like to meet with a Resource Center staff member, please call 505.925.8546.  Please email pasos@unm.edu with any new resource information that should be added to this guide.

   Community Resource Guide 

 

Procedures in the Event of Mental Health Emergency or Crisis 

Mental Health Emergency 

A mental health emergency is a life-threatening situation in which an individual is imminently threatening harm to self or others, severely disoriented or out of touch with reality, has a severe inability to function, or is otherwise distraught and out of control. 

Examples of a Mental Health Emergency include: 

  • Acting on a suicide threat 
  • Homicidal or threatening behavior 
  • Self-injury needing immediate medical attention 
  • Severely impaired by drugs or alcohol 
  • Highly erratic or unusual behavior that indicates very unpredictable behavior and/or an inability to care for themselves. 

Suggestions for What to Do in Case of a Mental Health Emergency 
Call 988, and then contact Campus Police at 505.925.8570. 

Mental Health Crisis 

A mental health crisis is a non-life-threatening situation in which an individual is exhibiting extreme emotional disturbance or behavioral distress, considering harm to self or others, disoriented or out of touch with reality, has a compromised ability to function, or is otherwise agitated and unable to be calmed. 

Examples of a Mental Health Crisis include: 

  • Talking about suicide threats 
  • Talking about threatening behavior 
  • Self-injury, but not needing immediate medical attention 
  • Alcohol or substance abuse 
  • Highly erratic or unusual behavior 
  • Eating disorders 
  • Not taking their prescribed psychiatric medications 
  • Emotionally distraught, very depressed, angry or anxious 

Suggestions for What to Do in Case of a Mental Health Crisis 

  1. Call the PASOS Resource Center 505.925.8546. State that you have a person in crisis. Or call Campus Police at 505.925.8570
  2. Escort them to the PASOS Resource Center or ask that a Staff member be sent to your location or contact Campus Police if you would like an escort, 505.925.8570. 
  3. If possible, remain with the person until help arrives. 

Special Circumstances

If the person in Mental Health Emergency or Crisis is calling by telephone: 

  1. Attempt to get the person’s name, phone and location. 
  2. Keep the person on the phone, while you get a co-worker’s attention and depending on the level of urgency, contact appropriate assistance. 

Emailing 

  1. Print email, include contact info. 
  2. Depending on the level of urgency, contact appropriate help. 

You may also email studentcounseling@unm.edu or submit an Ask-A-Question form here: Ask a Question - Student Health and Counseling and a provider will respond.