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Counseling

If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a peer, come see your counselor right away. No appointment is needed in a crisis situation.

Contact your counselor or request a meeting

You can also email or Google Chat us. See below for contact information for counselors.

Eldorado Counseling Team

Counselor: last names A - D                                                          
Ms. Martinez-Eggleston
kelsea.martinezeggleston@aps.edu     
(505) 296-4871 x 35009
 
Counselor: last names E - K
Mrs. Mackara
nhu.mackara@aps.edu     
(505) 296-4871 x 35038
 
Counselor: last names L - Q
Mrs. McClintic
mcclintic@aps.edu     
(505) 296-4871 x 35010
 
Counselor: last names R - Z
Mrs. McIntyre
christee.mcintyre@aps.edu     
(505) 296-4871 x 35047
 
College & Career Counselor
Mrs. Velhagen
velhagen@aps.edu     
(505) 296-4871 x 35013
 
Crossroads Counselor (Substance Use)
Mr. Huggins
timothy.huggins@aps.edu     
(505) 296-4871 x 35176
 
Family Therapist
Mr. Beecher
james.beecher@aps.edu   
(505) 296-4871 x 35005
 
Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Blythe
kathleen.blythe@aps.edu   
(505) 296-4871 x 35024
 

Crisis Lines/Resources

It's okay to ask for help! You're not alone! For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  Call or text: 988
  • NM Crisis & Access Line: Phone: 1-855-NMCRISIS (622-7474) - Toll-free anytime 24/7/365
  • NM Peer-to-Peer Warmline (talk to someone your age): Phone: 1-855-466-7100 - toll-free
    Hours: 3:30 - 11:30 PM daily or text 6 - 11 PM daily
  • Crisis Text Line: text Home to 741741
  • APS School-Based UNM Health Centers (PDF) - free & open to all APS students
  • UNM Youth Clinic Flyer - teen support, sliding payment scale

Resources

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