RESOURCES
Fibromyalgia Websites
National Fibromyalgia Association, FM and chronic pain
Power Health Talk http://powerhealthtalk.com/category/live-hangouts
Bateman Horne Center: https://batemanhornecenter.org/
Coping Techniques: http://www.fmnetnews.com/coping-resources/coping-advice
JAMA: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=199786
Fibro center website: http://www.fibrocenter.com/index.aspx
Fibromyalgia Network: http://www.fmnetnews.com/
Livestrong: http://www.livestrong.com/sscat/fibromyalgia/
Best Resources Connection: http://www.mindmeister.com/187436272/fibromyalgia-best-fibromyalgia-resources
The Pain Test: http://www.vox.com/2014/10/15/6895171/how-doctors-measure-pain-brain-scan-fmri
Fibromyalgia Questionnaire: http://www.scientific-consultants.com/cfs-qsym.html
Common Symptoms: http://www.spine-health.com/forum/discussion/7601/conditions/fibromyalgia/common-symptoms-fibro-originally-posted-terrijv-old-sh
Providers
Wellness
Meditainment
An online guided meditation designed to make your pain seem less important (initial 21-minute trial is free).
Research/Clinical Trials
Comprehensive list of available clinical trials in ABQ: https://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/location/united-states/NM/Albuquerque
Albuquerque Clinical Trials: http://abqct.com/
National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants conducted around the world. Learn more about clinical studies and about this site, including relevant history, policies, and laws.
Treatment Options
Community Resources
Mental Health Resources
Suicide & Crisis Hotline
Call 988 or Text 988
Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis
1-888-628-9454
Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
24/7 New Mexico Crisis & Access Line
1-855-662-7474 (855-NMCRISIS)
If you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, mental health or substance use concern, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line at 1(855) NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474).
24-Hour Crisis Lines
- UNM Mental Health - (505) 272-2800
- Alcoholics Anonymous - (505) 266-1900
- Albuquerque Rape Crisis - (505) 266-7711
- AGORA UNM Crisis Center - (505) 277-3013
- Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-773-3645
- Child Abuse Hot Line - (505) 841-6100
- Elder Abuse Hot Line - 1-866-654-3219 or (505) 476-4912
- New Mexico Rape Crisis Center: (505) 266-7711
NAMI Albuquerque: Mental Health Support, Education & Resources
GROW (in America)
The goal of GROW is recovery and personal growth, and the name "GROW" represents this goal. Recovery and personal growth are, after all, one continuously active process that is common to all humanity. (International group with branches in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Trinidad/Tobago.)
217-352-6968
www.growinamerica.org
LDS Family Services
LDS Family Services helps Church leaders care for individuals with social and emotional challenges by providing resources that are in harmony with gospel principles.
800-453-3860 ext. 2-1711
providentliving.lds.org/lds-family-services?lang=eng
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation's medical research agency. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
866-615-6464
www.nimh.nih.gov
Psych Central
Psych Central is the Internet's largest and oldest independent mental health social network. Since 1995, our award-winning website has been run by mental health professionals offering reliable, trusted information and over 250 support groups to consumers.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Crisis centers across the United States into one national chat network that provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services.
800-273-TALK (8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Legal/Employment/FMLA/ADA
Family and Medical Leave Act | U.S. Department of Labor
The Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.gov
Disability Rights New Mexico (DRNM) | Supporting Persons with Disabilities
Home - New Mexico Disability Resource FINDER
Disability Rights New Mexico (previous Protection & Advocacy) 505-256-3100 Employment/Housing/Public Accommodation Rights 505-768-4589
Homeless Court 505-841-8142
Legal Aid505-243-7871 or 833-545-4357
Metro Court 505-841-8100
Senior Citizens Law Office 505-265-2300
American Bar Association: Commission on Disability Rights
To promote the ABA's commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical, and sensory disabilities and to promote their full and equal participation in the legal profession.
800-285-2221
www.americanbar.org/groups/disabilityrights.html
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc.
To advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.
510-644-2555
www.dredf.org
Legal Services Corporation
LSC is the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation.
202-337-6797
www.lsc.gov
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
800-669-4000
800-669-6820 (TTY)
844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone)
www.eeoc.gov