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Hi Elena,

I am so glad you found EmpowHer...we are definitely here to help you.

I found a few local resources for you to call; we do not have any personal knowledge of these facilities, so please call and ask many questions. Most of them will be able to tell you what types of support groups are currently meeting, as well as the age-range of these groups, topics they discuss, location and other important criteria. You may need to try out a few groups before finding a "fit" that is right for you.

Los Alamos Family Council
1505 15th St Ste A
Los Alamos, NM 87544-3000
Phone: (505) 662-3264

Collaborative: The Mental Health Association in New Mexico
P.O. Box 1417
Esapanola, NM 87532-1417
Phone: 505-753-4131
Fax: 801-382-4778
Toll-free: 800-563-7639 x04
E-mail: [email protected]

NAMI New Mexico
P.O. Box 3086
Albuquerque, NM 87190-3086
Phone: 505-260-0154
Fax: 505-260-0342
Toll-free: 800-953-6745
E-mail: [email protected]
(NAMI--The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, maintains a helpline for information on mental illnesses and referrals to local groups. The local self-help groups have support and advocacy components and offer education and information about community services for families and individuals)

In addition to these services above, you may want to try out some other resources, including your husband's workplace (there are usually "employee assistance programs" that are available to family members for free or reduced cost). Local universities are also excellent places for support groups for adults. You may ask any of these resources below for recommendations, especially if you trust their advice:
* Your Family doctor(s)
* Mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or mental health counselors
* Religious leaders/counselors
* Health maintenance organizations
* Community mental health centers
* Hospital psychiatry departments and outpatient clinics
* University- or medical school-affiliated programs
* State hospital outpatient clinics
* Social service agencies
* Private clinics and facilities
* Employee assistance programs
* Local medical and/or psychiatric societies

Let us know if you need any additional help, and we would love to know what you find out in your search.

Thanks for your response. Sorry my spelling was so bad but this time my husband is helping. I did see a doctor and counselor (more than 1) and some of them wasn't right for me. I live in Los Alamos, NM (near Santa Fe). We move a lot due to my husbands job. We just moved and I'll try to find a good doctor. I always thought group support would help and I would like to know women who've been through it and are now okay. If you could help me find a local support group here and a doctor(locally) who specializes in this I would appreciate it.

Thank you,
Elena