Please find a comprehensive list of resources for the UNM Health & Health Sciences Climate Assessment from a variety of groups.
The UNM HSC Center for Native American Health specializes in student and workforce development, community engagement, community-based participatory research (CBPR), community health assessment capacity building, program planning, and project management. Partnering with students, staff, faculty, community groups, organizations, and government agencies to develop sustainable solutions and creative pathways for improving the health and well-being of Indigenous people.
Mission is to create a culture of wellness on campus by promoting healthy living and bringing wellness activities and opportunities to all Health Sciences faculty, staff and students. Offer a variety of services and events, including affordable fitness classes, meditation groups, live music and healthy living tips to improve your life.
Oversees the provision of faculty employee relations matters, including the provision of administrative, consultation, and advisement services to UNM Health Science Center (HSC) faculty leaders, including Deans, Chairs and Division leaders. Develops and conducts training and education on faculty employment matters to support faculty leaders.
UNM Health's free interpreter services are available 24/7. Facilitates limited English proficient (LEP) with patients and families in three modalities: in-person, by phone, and by video.
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s mission is to advance diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all throughout New Mexico’s Health Sciences institutions and the communities they serve.
The IEC advances diversity, equity and inclusion across UNM Health & Health Sciences through the vision and practice of inclusive excellence. The IEC serves as a resource on matters of strategy, policy, and practice to increase diversity, foster and maintain a climate of belonging and inclusion, and achieve equity.
Meet your IEC Representatives: https://hsc.unm.edu/diversity/about-us/council/representatives.html
The state's largest community mental health care provider, UNM Psychiatric Center provides a full spectrum of behavioral health care for thousands of New Mexicans each year.
https://unmhealth.org/locations/psychiatric-center.html
Psychiatric Emergency Services: 505-272-2920
Psychiatric Urgent Care: 505-272-9038
Provides mental health care to the community and in-house training for our clinical psychology doctoral students. Psychotherapy and psychological assessment are provided by doctoral students in clinical psychology under the supervision of clinical faculty and under the responsibility of the director, who is a licensed psychologist. Anyone in the area may seek services at the Clinic and a sliding fee schedule allows affordable care for all.
A confidential resource center available to the UNM community on North Campus located in a cozy converted house. We opened to provide students at HSC with the services and programming of the Women’s Resource Center and the Accessibility Resource Center in a welcoming environment.
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing wants each and every one of our community members to be educated and work in an inclusive environment. We are open and respectful of all Lobos. Our diverse backgrounds – your diverse backgrounds – enhance our insights and learning.
Krista Dominguez-Salazar, Chair
Dedicated to providing leadership in the development of a welcoming and inclusive environment for our diverse patrons and employees. The committee promotes equity, inclusion, justice, anti-racism, and accessibility initiatives within HSLIC and beyond through collaboration with members of the campus and the community.
Works with adults, communities of color, and the LGBT+ communities helping with triage, crisis intervention, and support/ peep support.
https://mentalhealth.unm.edu/resources/unm-hospital-employee-well-being-program.html
Fosters an inclusive learning environment where teachers, staff, and learners thrive, and relationships are mutually respectful and beneficial to each other and to the institutional climate.
The UNM School of Medicine Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion supports faculty, staff, and learners with a primary aim to increase diversity among healthcare professionals, leaders and scientists. They are creating an environment where everyone feels valued, is expected to thrive, and realizes their full potential.
If you're experiencing stress, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, and you need to talk to someone, or you're just looking for more information about mental health and well-being, SOM Office of Professional Wellbeing offers several resources to learn more or to find counseling and therapy, often at little to no cost to you.
https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/about/well-being/wellness-mental-health-resources/
Additional resources: https://mentalhealth.unm.edu/
Recognizes individuals with disabilities as an integral part of a diverse community and is committed to the provision of comprehensive resources to the University community (faculty, staff, and student) in order to create equitable, inclusive, and practical learning environments.
Serves as a resource for our students and provides culturally relevant academic and social programs to support the matriculation and graduation of our students.
Trained crisis hotline specialists. Volunteers are ready to provide compassionate, non-judgmental help for anyone in need of emotional support. Anyone is welcome to use their service, and you do not need to be "in crisis" to call or chat with them. Phone lines are open 24/7 based on the availability of volunteers
Provides a range of student support programming for American Indian students attending The University of New Mexico-Main Campus in an effort to ensure their academic achievement and assist in the development of personal, cultural, and social success.
Mission is to build a community to create a sense of belonging for students of Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage during their studies at the University of New Mexico. AAPIRC will also seek to provide culturally relevant programs that cultivate Asian/Pacific Islander leaders within communities.
Works to support the student population with a wide array of substance use prevention strategies, services, and information to ensure the safety, success, and well-being of UNM students.
Assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni in developing, evaluating, and/or implementing career, education, and employment decisions.
Award-winning learning assistance program available to all UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes. They offer peer tutoring and academic support services for over 800 classes each semester.
El Centro de la Raza (formerly Hispanic Student Services) has provided support services and academic programs for the largest and fastest-growing ethnic population at the University of New Mexico.
Dedicated to supporting all students in recovery from addiction, at any point on their journey. They offer a dedicated, safe space for students in and seeking recovery to participate in programming and services specific to their needs and to interact with those who share their experiences.
Provides on-site services to assist UNM faculty and staff members with professional and personal concerns. Services include crisis intervention (during business hours), individual and couples counseling, supervisory consultations with organization leadership, seminars and workshops.
Wellness. Nutrition and, Physical Fitness Information and one-on-one support. No Cost to Benefit Eligible Employees and Retirees.
Objective is to continually enhance the lives of our faculty and staff, by offering consultation on compliance and non-compliance policies, advancing professional development opportunities and recruiting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. Strive to create a culture of respect and inclusion through programing.
https://hr.unm.edu/contact-unm-human-resources
UNM Employee Toolkit: https://hr.unm.edu/new-employee-toolkit
UNM Managers Toolkit: https://hr.unm.edu/managers-toolkit
Works with employees and supervisors in support of promoting a respectful and fair workplace. LER primarily Conducts investigations regarding employment concerns submitted through the University’s Hotline system, conducts investigations regarding employment concerns submitted to University’s Hotline system, provides guidance throughout the union grievance process, and manages UNM’s drug testing program for all mandated federal DOT employees.
Committed to serving the UNM community by providing education, advocacy, and support through events, training, and student groups. The LGBTQ Resource Center was founded in 2010 by students, staff, faculty, and community members to create a space where our LGBTQQIA community can not only survive, but thrive.
Provides a safe and welcoming environment and serves as a confidential/anonymous reporting location for students to receive support and advocacy services for a number of areas. Committed to helping students understand and navigate UNM’s structure and assist in resolving issues they may encounter at the university. We provide personal advocacy from start to finish with a single point of entry for students to come for information, assistance and support.
https://loborespect.unm.edu/advocacy-center/index.html
24/7 Hotline: 505-277-2911
Free counseling provided by advanced graduate students under the supervision of UNM faculty who are licensed professional counselors.
https://coehs.unm.edu/departments-programs/ifce/counselor-education/manzanita-counseling-center.html
Committed to creating and maintaining a community that is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment, differential treatment, failure to accommodate, retaliation because of participation in civil rights protected activity, and disparate impact. The Office of Equal Opportunity is the neutral campus entity designated to ensure compliance with all University policies that apply to civil rights including investigations of civil rights violations.
UNM Ombuds Services is a no-barrier, first-stop for UNM employees seeking guidance, information, and insight from a trusted, skilled neutral in a setting that is confidential, independent, and informal. Organizational ombuds around the world engage in constructive problem-solving toward the goal of instilling respect, civility, and justice in communities, organizations, and professional relationships.
Concerned with anything that may help or hinder a productive and satisfying work life for all staff employees, including work-life balance issues, benefit and pay parity among staff members, physical working conditions and working environments among and between co-workers or with supervisors, faculty and students.
https://staffcouncil.unm.edu/committees/employee-life/index.html
Works in concert with the Division of Human Resources, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the HSC Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and other partners to identify specific goals, actions, and objectives that foster an inclusive and equitable campus climate for a diverse staff at UNM.
https://staffcouncil.unm.edu/committees/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/index.html
Provides quality health and counseling services to all UNM students to foster student success. Fees charged at SHAC are much lower than community rates.
Provides ALL UNM campus students, staff, and faculty access to self-help assessments and modules that can improve mental health in a variety of areas. Mood, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and stress can all be addressed using TAO. TAO is available to you on your smartphone, tablet, and desktop.
https://mentalhealth.unm.edu/resources/therapy-assistance-online-tao.html
Dedicated to providing the highest quality and comprehensive support to student veterans in an atmosphere that provides commitment, respect, and academic excellence. We provide education, administrative services, and job advisement to our student veterans, their families, and active-duty students, as well as outreach to military communities at large.
A place of advocacy, support, and safety for all members of the University of New Mexico and greater community. Through a feminist model of empowerment, we offer educational, social, and cultural programming aimed at encouraging women’s self-determination and community engagement. The Women’s Resource Center promotes awareness and the advancement of women’s rights to ensure equity regardless of gender identity, sex, race, ability status, age, sexual orientation, economic class, or religious affiliation.
