SUPPORT GROUPS
DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS, CALL TO VERIFY THAT THE VENUE IS STILL OPEN AND OPERATING. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS offers help. Call the 24-hour hotline at (575) 758-3318 or visit nm-aa.org/meetings.
AL-ANON TAOS – Zoom meetings are Monday 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday noon-1 p.m., Wednesday women’s group 8-9 a.m., and Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m. Contact Lisa at (575) 770-9280 or Debra at (575) 770-7196 for more information.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – Cancer Support Services office is open at 413 Sipapu Street and here to assist you. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. by appointment only. Call Melissa Petty at (575) 751-8927 when you arrive at our office for your appointment and we will come out to your car to deliver your gas/food cards or pick up your application. For individual phone appointments on Tuesdays between 4-5:30 p.m., contact Christine Sherwood at casherwood9@yahoo.com to set up a time.
DRUG ADDICTS ANONYMOUS. Hopeless, desperate and done? Contact John at (575) 770-2605. EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH MATRIX GROUPS for individuals who are beginning or in recovery for addiction. Call (575) 758-3601 for more information.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP in Taos takes place virtually on Wednesdays at 6-7:30 p.m. via Zoom meeting. Go to goldenwillowretreat.com for information on how to join. Call (575) 776-2024. GRIEF SHARE is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Contact Gayle at (575) 751-5741. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
– Contact by e mail to taosbigbook@yahoo.com.
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP for families impacted by domestic violence or trauma. Contact (575) 758-0106.
MS SUPPORT GROUP – Contact Lorrie Bortner at (575) 751-0493. NEW MEXICO HAS LAUNCHED NMConnect, a new phone app that provides free 24-hour crisis and noncrisis support and access to behavioral health professionals. The app links users to the New Mexico Crisis Access Line (NMCAL), which provides safety net services statewide. NMCAL is still available via phone 24/7 tollfree by calling (855) NMCRISIS – (855) 662-7474.
YOUTH HEARTLINE received a grant to support Taos and Ratón families affected by the opioid crisis. For families or nonprofits working with families affected by the opioid crisis wanting to learn more about the Nurturing Parenting Program, contact Dawn Staton at taosoutreach@youthheartline.org.
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