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On-Call/In case of mental health emergency:   Call and/or text 828-712-8278.

This number is confidential, passcode-protected and on 24/7/365.

If I do not pick up - leave a detailed message - and know that I will be calling you back from this number. You will hear back from me within 24 hours or less.

In case of Emergency: If you need to get in contact with me due to a crisis, please call me (828) 712-8278. If I do not answer, please contact one of the crisis lines listed below.

Crisis Information: DO NOT text message, email, or contact me electronically when in a crisis because I am not able to respond promptly by these routes, period.

If you plan to act on suicidal/homicidal thoughts or are in urgent need of support, please use one of the following resources:

    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (En Español: 1-888-628-9454; Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889)
    • Crisis Text Line by texting 741741. Text "START" to 741-741 for text support
    • Visit crisischat.org for online chat support
    • Warm Line: 1-800-945-1355 (to chat with a peer, Available 4pm-10pm)
    • The Trevor Project Suicide Hotline for LGBT Youth: 1-866-488-7386 or text TREVOR to 202-304-1200
    • Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 to get support from other trans folks
    • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
    • AGORA Crisis Center: Crisis Center call (505) 277-3013
    • NM Crisis and Access Line: www.nmcrisisline.com 1(855) NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474)
    • UNM Psychiatric Center: (505) 272-2800
    • New Mexico Statewide Crisis Line: 1-866-HELP-1-NM (1-866-435-7166)
    • USA National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433
    • Haven Behavioral Hospital of Albuquerque: 505-254-4500
    • Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital: 505-291-2000
    • OR call 911
    • OR go immediately to the nearest Emergency Room.
Every effort is made by True Color Counseling, LLC to protect confidentiality.  

Confidentiality Notice: This email is NOT always encrypted. Use SIGNAL app for texting, two way encrypted for secure communication and privacy is guaranteed. This e-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. This information is intended ONLY for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited unless specifically provided for under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act or similar for NC, SC, FL or GA. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please immediately notifier me by telephone (828) 712 - 8278 or email to arrange for the return of the electronic mail, attachments, or documents. Please notify me directly if you decide to avoid or limit, in any way, the use of email. Unless I hear from you otherwise, I will continue to communicate with you via email when necessary or appropriate.

If you have a medical emergency go directly to the ER.

Call me when you are stable and we will debrief the event and schedule our next session(s) accordingly.