Natural Helpers

Natural Helper Video on Self-Care

NH Retreat Human Knot

Carrizozo Natural Helpers continues to have a Grizzly Pantry that has toiletries, clothing, and shoes that are available to those that need them, free of charge. It is located at the office.

Top 5 Youth Issue/Topic Areas Identified in Our School

Achievements in School (grades, goals) - 30%

Depression - 35.2%

Drugs/Alcohol -20%

Gossip - 20%

Peer Pressure - 19%

Natural Helpers – Natural Helpers is a peer-to-peer helping program, meaning students learn how to help their friends and other students who need someone to talk to.

Natural Helpers are students who are identified by their peers as someone they can trust, someone who cares, and
someone who likes to help others. We then provide training on questioning techniques, county resources, and self-care. Training is also provided on current teen issues such as suicide, alcohol and drugs, stress, and dating violence. Surveys are given to determine each school’s needs.

These students are not asked to solve or shoulder their peers’ problems, but to help them find a resource who can help.

Program funding provided by Lincoln County DWI Prevention Program and Peer to Peer Helper Program Grant through the New Mexico Department of Health. Linda Hand, certified
prevention specialist, is the coordinator for the program, Cathy Barela and Amber Vallejos are the Carrizozo sponsors.

Contact Us:

Cathy Barela

575-648-2346

cathy.barela@carrizozogrizzlies.org

Amber Vallejos

575-648-2346

amber.vallejos@carrizozogrizzlies.org

Natural Helpers: Saryha Zamora, Ty Roper, Alex Luna, Deven Zamora, Joel Villanueva, Aaron Padilla Lopez, Dresdyn Vallejos, Z'maury Zamora, Arianna Silva, Bryana Villanueva, Jade Gabaldon

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.