THERE IS NOW A NEW DROP-IN CENTER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE DEALING WITH BEHAVIOR HEALTH ISSUES IN BERNALILLO COUNTY. THE CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNTY, ALONG WITH THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE AND A DOZEN OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS.
KATRINA HOTRUM IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE BERNALILLO COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT. SHE SAYS THERE IS A REAL NEED FOR THIS. IT’S ESTIMATED THAT THERE ARE 2-THOUSAND YOUNG PEOPLE HOMELESS IN ALBUQUERQUE, AND MANY OF THEM EXPERIENCE AN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUE AS WELL.
THE CENTER IS LOCATED AT THE JOHNNY TAPIA COMMUNITY CENTER AND IS BEING OPERATED BY NEW DAY YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. IT WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM NOON TO 7:30PM.
