There was a time when NM had facilities available especially to help the mentally ill. The doors have closed at most of them and people who require help find it increasingly difficult to receive these services, especially those in crisis. We need funding and support to build and provide more services to the mentally ill and their families.
Why is this important?
I have worked in the mental health field and am also personally affected because I have seen family and friends try to get help at various times to no avail, or they have been in-patient for a short period and turned loose to fend for themselves because of short-staffing or no room. Something needs to be done because there are so many people in need of mental health services in New Mexico and all over the country.
