Albuquerque Community Safety Reminds You to Check in on Mom

ALBUQUERQUE — With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) joins communities across the country in recognizing Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on the mental health challenges that many mothers face.

Becoming and being a mother can bring joy, but it can also bring anxiety, isolation, depression, and overwhelming pressure. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that emotional wellness is part of the journey, and no one should have to navigate it alone.

Earlier this year, a single mother caring for her toddler with developmental needs reached a breaking point and courageously called 911 for help, fearing she might harm her child in a moment of desperation. ACS Community-Oriented Response and Assistance (CORA) responders provided the attention and care the new mom needed.

Through a coordinated response, responders arrived to learn about her situation. The team then worked on connecting her to a resource provider for in-home behavioral health services and case management, a new primary care provider, parenting support from PB&J Family Services Inc., and day respite care with another provider—offering her critical relief and a path toward stability.

“Caring for our mothers is one of the most important ways we look out for our community,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “When we support moms through the hard times—whether it’s postpartum depression, anxiety, or just feeling stretched too thin—we build a stronger, more connected city.”

ACS provides an alternative to traditional public safety responses, dispatching trained responders to assist with non-violent mental and behavioral health calls. For mothers feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in emotional distress, ACS responders offer connection, understanding, and timely access to local resources and care.

“Many moms feel like they have to be strong all the time,” said ACS Field Operations Program Manager Jenny Carian. “But strength also means reaching out. We’re here to listen, to help, and to remind every mother that their wellbeing matters too—because they often give so much of themselves.”

ACS encourages family members, friends, and neighbors to check in on the moms in their lives this weekend—and always. Small acts of support can make a big difference, and help is only a call away. Together, we can ensure that no mother feels invisible, and that seeking help is always seen as a courageous step forward.

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Albuquerque Community Safety is the City of Albuquerque’s third branch of public safety. Responders take calls for service involving behavioral health, substance use, and other non-criminal and non-medical issues. Request an ACS Responder by calling 911 for emergencies and 311 for non-emergencies.