Summary
Los Alamos is part of a state pilot for assisted outpatient treatment courts (Judicial District 1), and staff attended national conferences on building 988 crisis response systems. Planning is underway with Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Some funding is available; requests for services are forthcoming.
People experiencing mental-health or substance-use crises and their families.
Youth and adults in crisis who must travel to Espanola or beyond for inpatient care.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Los Alamos County Health Council — September 3, 2026
Discussion revealed Los Alamos has no on-site psychiatric coverage — the hospital relies on telehealth, has no standing protocol for transfers to mental health facilities, and youth in crisis face isolating ER procedures. Regional Senate Bill 3 work is trying to build more behavioral health capacity and transportation options.
County Council - Regular Session — August 25, 2026
The county is in early planning to co-locate health and social service nonprofits in one building, evaluating three candidate sites: Sombrio Court, Orange Street, and Diamond Drive. No site or design has been chosen and the public will have multiple chances for input.
Los Alamos County Health Council — August 6, 2026
State programs like Fresh Start and Linkages pay up to nine months of rent and basic necessities for people in treatment, but the shortage of participating landlords and affordable units limits capacity.
Los Alamos County Health Council — June 4, 2026
Los Alamos is part of a state pilot for assisted outpatient treatment courts (Judicial District 1), and staff attended national conferences on building 988 crisis response systems. Planning is underway with Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties.
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