Let's Talk New Mexico, 4/25 8a: This month, at least ten people have been killed in acts of violence or child abuse in Albuquerque alone. Each sudden death is a deep loss, and the ripple effects are felt throughout New Mexico families, neighborhoods and schools. How have you or your community been affected by violence? What kinds of support do you need? This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll remember those lost to violence and discuss ways to cope with grief and community trauma. To share your experience, email LetsTalk@kunm.org or call in live during the show.
Guests
- Marta Pereira with Enlace Comunitario
- Elena Salazar, who lost her 15-year-old son earlier this month
- Pat Caristo with the NM Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death
- Kelly Geib-Eckenroth with the Children's Grief Center
Resources
If you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, you can reach a counselor 24/7 at 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474) To reach a peer support specialist, call or text 1-855-4NM-7100
Getting support after a loved one is killed:
- New Mexico Crimes Victim Reparation Commission - (505) 841-9432
- Children's Grief Center of New Mexico
- Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death
- Grief Resource Center
- Agora Crisis emotional support talk line - (505) 277-3013
- Formation Counseling* (church-based, sliding scale fees) - (505) 821-3628
Southwest Family Guidance* - (505) 830-1871
Domestic violence:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 650-6522
- Domestic Violence Resource Center in Albuquerque - (505) 248-3165
- S.A.F.E House (shelter for DV survivors in Albuquerque) - (505) 247-4219
- Enlace Comunitario* (counseling, legal representation, case management, rent assistance, parenting classes, and more) - (505) 246-8972
- Valencia Shelter (for DV survivors in Los Lunas) - (505) 864-3202
- Haven House (shelter for DV survivors in Sandoval County) - (505) 896-4869
- Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center (orders of protection and other services, take walk-ins)
*se habla Español
