The mission of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Behavioral Health Office is to provide comprehensive, multi-faceted behavioral health and prevention services to every firefighter, retiree and their family members. We are committed to the wellness and resiliency of our employees and work to reduce the stigma associated with behavioral health issues in the fire service through providing education, support and resources.
AFR has a dedicated team of members who have been trained in Peer Support and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Please don’t hesitate to contact team members to ask questions or discuss topics that can be difficult to communicate with people not familiar with firefighting culture.
"Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage.
Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness."
-Brene Brown
Andie Watts Guardian Wellness (505)362-4131 guardianwellness.org PTSD, Depression, stress, trauma, EMDR, Brain spotting, RTM, EFT, RODBT, DBT, Gottman, Parts work (IFS)
Cornerstone Lifeworks multiple providers
(505)345-2778
cornerstonelifeworks.com addiction, trauma, PTSD, EMDR, men/women issues Christian based
Jan Koltonuk LISW (505)610-7040 (telehealth only) grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, substance abuse
New Growth Counseling multiple providers newgrowthnm.org (505) 639-4769 Anxiety/depression, anger management, PTSD, addiction/substance abuse, relationship issues, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Group Therapy for addiction
Public Safety Psychology Group multiple providers
(505)888-5499
pspg-nm.com Depression, Trauma, PTSD, couples, children, substance abuse
Talking Circles multiple providers
(505)261-9770
talkingcirclestherapy.com Depression, anxiety, trauma, EMDR, grief, anger, addiction, kids, couples
Turquoise Trail Counseling multiple providers turquoisetrailcounseling.com 505-913-7771 Anxiety/Depression, OCD, Children/adolescents/ play therapy, Adults, Couples, CBT, EMDR
Anna Pell LPCC Gold Soul Counseling (505)699-2866
goldsoulcounseling.com PTSD, Grief, First Responder, Intervention Specialist, EMDR, depression, trauma, ADD/ADHD, eating disorders, human trafficking survivors
Evangeline Gonzales LCSW-Clinical Social Worker (505)206-1109 Post Partum/Pre-Post Natal, depression, anxiety, trauma, EMDR
Jan Stone Counseling
(505)610-9214
janstonecounseling.com Anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, couples
Newlyn Allison LCSW Santa Fe clinic (505)303-4642 anxiety, grief, trauma, pastoral care, substance abuse
Robert Thomson LPCC - Clinical Professional Counselor
Depression, Anxiety, Stress (505)280-4351
The Evolution Group multiple providers (505)242-6988 Anger, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Depression, Trauma Treatment, OCD, Veterans
Blue Fox Wellness multiple providers (505)421-0814 info@bluefoxnm.com Individual Therapy, EMDR, DBT, Brain spotting, PTSD, Anxiety, Panic Disorder
Formation Counseling Services multiple providers
(505)821-3628
formationcounseling.org couples, family, pre-marital, EMDR, art therapy Christian based
Maya Fernadez MA, LMHC - Mental Health Counselor
(505)203-8631 individuals, families, couples, trauma treatment, PTSD, postpartum, depression, EMDR, somatic techniques
Patrick Ficke LMHC (505)659-8777 PTSD, EMDR, RTM, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Couples, blended families, mental preparation, Veterans
Sage Neuroscience Center multiple providers (505)884-1114
sageclinic.org PTSD, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, intensive Outpatient, detox, substance abuse
Trauma Treatment Center & Research multiple providers admin@ttcnm.com 505-404-9892 Trauma treatment, families EMDR, Play therapy, Family Therapy, IOP for Trauma, Occupational Therapy
Consuelo McCash LCSW consuelomccash@gmail.com Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Postpartum, Chronic Illness
Grace Integrated Solutions multiple providers infor@graceintegratedsolutionsllc.com 505-895-3130 Psychotherapy, Trauma, Chronic Medical Conditions, Relationships, Bi-polar, Anxiety, relationship, medication management
Mended House Counseling multiple providers 505-218-6706 Trauma Focused Cognitive therapy, Functional Family therapy, Addiction Counseling, Couples, EMDR, DBT, Biblical Counseling, Anger Management.
Patrick McKinney LMHC - Mental Health Counselor
(505)730-0961 Trauma, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia. Christian Based
Teresa A. Gigante MA, LPCC 3949 Corrales Rd 87046 (505)-321-1008 Children, Adolescents, Adults, anger management, depression, family conflict, parenting, school issues, CBT, EMDR
Turning Point Recovery info@turningpointrc.com (505)217-1717 Inpatient/Outpatient detox, sober living for males, EMDR, Progressive relaxation, acu-detox, family therapy
"Your present circumstance doesn't determine
where you can go, they merely determine where you start
-Nido Quien
Routson, Tommy - 505-977-9629 (Ret)
Vaquez, Oscar - 505-610-3027
Martinez, Melvin - 505-515-8852
Cordova, Vince - 505-918-8089
Salazar, Martin - 505-228-6491
Puariea, Karla - 505-362-2021 (Ret)
Autry, Lisa - 505-948-8435
Leon, Kevin - 505-917-8517
Torres, Katrina - 505-508-8622
Sefton, Sonny - 505-400-1398
Encinias, Daniel - 505-440-5077 (Ret)
Guzman, Arturo - 575-520-5483
Ramirez, Jason - 909-456-6426
Santiago, Carlos - 505-730-6476
McGee, John - 505-999-7738
Sargent, Lauriana - 505-238-3906
Mullery, Jake - 941-779-5802
Bustos, Charles - 505-235-1339
Griego, Randy - 505-620-7750
Hanna, Jonathan - 505-228-7646
Aragon, Carlos - 505-362-4486
Thompson, Michael - 505-803-1082
Duree, Casey - 505-480-5658
Manus, Will - 505-306-9619
McConnell-Hand, Lane - 505-249-7726
Gray, Jacob - 505-297-9170
Hicks, Brett - 903-474-3570
LaPrise, Robert - 505-401-1466
Plaza, David - 845-309-3195
Willoughby, Kyler - 505-730-8417
Land, Cory - 505-217-4238
Valerio-Hirschfeld, A - 505-269-1285
Menapace, Nick - 505-879-5906
Hoisington, David - 505-681-2571
Cable, Alexa - 505-3074906
Murphy, Jesse - 505-515-9088
Solis, Miguel - 505-250-8736
Doucett, Clint - 505-977-4119
Messer, Resen - 505-385-4213
Teupell, Victor - 505-280-1751
Williams, Carla - 505-620-7771
Do, Si - 505-250-0565
Irizarry, Ryan - 505-363-9080
Cruz, Christian - 716-864-7073
Maldanado, Henry - 505-261-5370
Kane, Emily - 505-710-7107
McMullen, Will - 505-259-0493
Klein, Ryan - 505-331-3130
Vigil, Jonas - 505-301-2965
Ruscetti, Jeffery - 505-918-4688
Rohrig, Brent - 505-977-0701
Chavez, Jose - 505-363-8768
Vigil, Joseph - 505-507-1749
Wimbish, Reylon - 505-504-8333
Ranney, Sara - 505-379-6648
Herrera, Jarred - 505-999-9179
It is the primary purpose and mission of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chaplaincy to provide care and support for the spiritual and emotional needs of our firefighters and their families. We will stand with our members in times of trauma and crisis and the full spectrum as it relates to both their professional and private lives. Helping to sustain the soul of our department is the main objective of the office of Chaplain. We will foster an inclusive, affirming environment. We will maintain and uphold the dignity and value of each and every one of our members. We believe that faith is an essential dimension of healing and wholeness, regardless of where or in what that faith lies.
In keeping with the unique nature of the fire service, the chaplaincy upholds the conviction of bearing one another’s burdens.
Lieutenant David Meyers - 505-250-7236
Lieutenant Athena Valerio-Hisrchfeld - 505-269-1285
Lieutenant Ryan Cheshire - 505-401-6709
Lieutenant Kyle Stephenson - 505-850-3187
Lieutenant Jonathan Hanna - 505-228-7646
Battalion Commander - Director of Training
Will McMullen - 505-259-0493
FireFighter Chris Franklin - 505-918-7915
Retiree Christopher Garcia - 505-239-3828
For more info contact Oscar Vasquez
505-610-3027
FORGED is a men's group built on biblical principles that provides connections with other strong men, accountability, as well as direction to develop and refine each man to be a stronger, more resilient, better firefighter and leader.
EXERCISE INVOLVES MEDITATION, EVEN THOUGH MANY MAY NOT REALIZE IT. SOME CALL EXERCISE "MOVING MEDITATION" BECAUSE IT CREATES THE SAME TYPES OF EMOTIONAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES IN OUR BRAINS THAT COME FROM MEDITATION. THIS PLUS THE CAMARADERIE THAT PEOPLE GAIN FROM TEAM SPORTS.
Resources
Gary Chavez
BCFD Peer Support Coordinator
(505)480-5948
Mary Phillips
Rio Rancho Fire Rescue
Peer Support Coordinator
(505)459-9585
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