Author: APD
Date: 2005-04-20

Resource Information

IN ANY EMERGENCY DIAL 911
Non Emergency City Services DIAL 311
Police Non-Emergency 505-242-2677
Crisis Outreach & Support Team 505-924-6000
These are just a few of the resources available:
Agora Crisis 505-277-3013
Runaway Hotline 800-Runaway
Alb. Rape Crisis Center 505-266-7711
Shelters
Barrett House 505-243-4887
Good Sheppard 505-243-2527
Joy Junction 505-877-6967
Rescue Mission 505-346-4673
Amistad (teen) 505-877-0371
New Day (teen) 505-938-1060
Mental Health Services
Albq. Metro Central Intake 505-272-9033
UNM Mental Health ER 505-272-2920
St. Martin’s Mental Health 505-764-8231
Homeless Services
Albq Opportunity Center 505-344-4340
Health Care for Homeless 505-242-4644
St. Martin’s 505-843-9405
Substance Abuse Services
Albq. Metro Central Intake 505-272-9033
MATS Detox 505-468-1555
Domestic Violence Services
Victim Assistance Unit 505-768-2104
Safe House 505-247-4219
DV Hotline 800-773-3645
Abuse & Neglect Reporting
Child Protective Services 505-841-6100
Adult Protective Services 866-654-3219

COAST Office
Family Advocacy Center
625 Silver SW, 87102
COAST responds to referrals from Albuquerque Police officers who have come in contact with citizens who would benefit from being connected to community resources and services. COAST is a support unit of the APD and is not available to respond directly to calls to 242-COPS or 911. If you have a question please call the COAST office. If you have a crisis situation needing an immediate response please call 242-COPS or 911.

Albuquerque Police Department

Non Emergency Police: 505-242-2677
Emergency:911
COAST: 505-924-6000

Albuquerque Police Department

C O A S T
Crisis
Outreach & Support Team

Providing a link between Law Enforcement,
Service Providers and Resources
for people with mental health and
crisis related needs.

For questions call COAST Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
505-924-6000
For crisis response call: 242-COPS
For emergencies call: 911

Crisis Outreach
& Support Team

The Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) is designed to enhance the Albuquerque Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team. COAST provides a link to resources, services and community education in response to police referrals and citizen requests. COAST is a community resources that works with family members and individuals with a wide variety of crisis related needs. Our goal is to set a standard of excellence with respect to responding to individuals in crisis. This is done by establishing unique and innovative responses for every person that we work with. COAST strives to reduce the impact on the community by providing that vital link between people in crisis and follow-up services. COAST Crisis Specialists have been provided with quality training and are part of a specialized team focusing on helping people regain stability after a crisis.

Crisis Intervention, Assessment, Stabilization, & Referrals May Be Provided For:
Mental Health Issues
Suicide Intervention
Runaways
Homelessness
Substance Abuse
Child Abuse and Neglect
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Crisis Intervention & Response
Grief
Basic Needs
Crisis Response &
Support
COAST Crisis Specialists will provide crisis intervention, assessment and stabilization to people through direct referral from APD officers. This will include an on scene response when requested by APD officers for crisis intervention assistance. COAST will perform intervention and assessment services and links to services and resources for a wide variety of crisis related issues including mental health, runaways, and homelessness.
Outreach
The COAST Unit will continue to develop strong working relationships with local service providers in order to assure a continuum of services for the community. They will also provide training and educational presentations to law enforcement and the community.
IT'S YOUR CALL
The main goal of the COAST Unit is to help individuals and their loved ones reclaim a sense of health and well-being in the aftermath of a crisis. If you have questions regarding services please call COAST, or the appropriate number listed on this flyer. COAST Crisis Specialists will help link you to the resources and services to best suit your needs, and those of your loved ones.

Albuquerque Police Department

Albuquerque Police Department
400 Roma Blvd NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Questions & General Information on COAST: 505-924-6000
Non-Emergency: 242-COPS
Emergency: 911