Finding support in Los Alamos for substance-use issues

A comprehensive resource guide for teens and families

As part of our ongoing "The Cost of Silence" series investigating substance use among Los Alamos youth, Boomtown has compiled this resource guide. Our reporting has revealed that many families in our community are struggling with these issues, often in isolation due to stigma and fear. This guide provides support, information, and connections to help those facing substance use challenges.

Whether you're a parent concerned about your child, a teen looking for support, or a community member wanting to help, we hope you'll find valuable resources here. (To submit an additional resource, please email editors@boomtownlosalamos.org)

Harm reduction at El Centro Family Health in Española includes providing supplies like this one, a locking medicine pouch to prevent prescription drug abuse. Photo by Stephanie Nakhleh

Emergency Resources:

• 911 - For immediate life-threatening emergencies

• NM Crisis and Access Line: 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474) (24/7 behavioral health crisis support)

• Never Use Alone Hotline: 1-877-696-1996 (For intervention support during substance use)

Local Resources:

• Los Alamos County’s health-care resource guide for all ages: https://www.losalamosnm.us/Health-and-Public-Safety/Community-Health/Health-Care-Resources

• Los Alamos Public Schools resource line: 505-663-2222

• Los Alamos Public Health Office: 1183 Diamond Dr. Unit D, 505-662-4038 (Offers harm reduction materials and other public health services)

• Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB): https://www.losalamosjjab.com/

• Los Alamos Family Council: https://www.la-fc.org/

• Family Strengths Network: 505-662-4515, https://www.lafsn.org/about-us/

Reporting and Law Enforcement:

• LAPD Investigation Unit: 505-662-8222

• Los Alamos Crime Stoppers: 505-662-8282

• Anonymous reporting app: https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=3000

Harm Reduction and Treatment:

• NM Department of Health Harm Reduction Program: https://www.nmhealth.org/about/phd/idb/hrp/ (For ordering free naloxone and learning about overdose prevention)

• The Mountain Center (Northern NM): https://themountaincenter.org/ (Harm reduction services including syringe exchange and naloxone distribution)

• Inside Out (Española): 505-367-3500

  https://www.recoveryinsideout.org/ (Support services for adults and teens in addiction recovery)

• El Centro Family Health (Española) https://ecfh.org/medical-behavioral-healthcare-clinic-espanola/ (Offers behavioral- as well as medical-health services)

Education and Prevention:

• One Pill Can Kill (DEA): https://www.dea.gov/onepill

• Real Deal on Fentanyl: https://realdealonfentanyl.com/

• Fentanyl Awareness Day resources: https://www.fentanylawarenessday.org/encounters

For Parents and Caregivers:

• Partnership to End Addiction Helpline: 855-DRUGFREE (378-4373)

• Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention: www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com/publications

• Talking to your child about drugs: https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources/why-you-should-talk-your-child

State-wide Resources:

• NM Human Services Department - Behavioral Health Services Division: https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/lookingforassistance/behavioral-health-services/

• AnotherWayNM.org - NMDOH Overdose Prevention Program: https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/ibeb/pos/awnm/resources/

• New Mexico Opioid Hub: https://newmexico.networkofcare.org/mh/content.aspx?cid=4229