As part of the Luna Strong wellness framework, Luna Community College is deeply committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all students, faculty, and staff. We understand that substance misuse, alcohol dependency, and addiction can present major obstacles to your personal wellness and academic success.

Whether you are seeking personal recovery resources, looking for confidential crisis intervention, or wanting to help a classmate or family member, Luna Strong provides access to the necessary safety networks, professional counseling referrals, and educational tools without judgment.

Local Care Coordination

If you prefer localized assistance, our campus works hand-in-hand with professional community agencies to build direct pathways to treatment.

  • Luna Student Success Center: Schedule a confidential meeting with our campus care coordinator, Renee Maestas in the Student Services Center (Room 109) at (505) 454-5355  to get directly navigated to local rehabilitation centers, intensive outpatient programs, and professional behavioral health clinics.

Peer Support Communities & Helplines

Recovery is built on community. Connect with trusted local, state, and national groups:

  • SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information services.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) Early Birds Group: 1000 Douglas Ave (Presbyterian Church (east side entrance), Las Vegas, NM. Call (505) 425-7763.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) Women's Group: 1000 Douglas Ave (Presbyterian Church (east side entrance), Las Vegas, NM. Call (505) 425-7763.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) Highlands Happy Hour Group: 801 University Ave (NMHU Sala de Madrid Building).
  • New Serenity Al-Anon Group: 1000 Douglas Ave (Presbyterian Church (east side entrance), Las Vegas, NM. Call: (505) 425-7763.
  • Santa Fe Recovery Center: SFRC, 2504 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM. Call (505) 471-4985. 
  • The Addiction Center: Find Addiction Care Services.

Campus Compliance & Safety

In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, Luna Community College enforces a strict policy prohibiting the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or misuse of controlled substances and alcohol on all LCC grounds and campus-sponsored functions. Our ultimate priority is to keep our campus spaces physically secure, supportive, and conducive to your personal development. 

🧠 Confidentiality Notice: Your privacy is legally protected. Reaching out for counseling, visiting campus wellness staff, or utilizing virtual care through Luna Strong is completely confidential. Asking for help is an act of courage—let us support you on your journey.