Nurstead Mental Health

12/10/2025

12/10/2025

Mindfulness means being open and aware of what is happening in the moment...

Practice active listening. Try to understand the complete message that people are conveying. Not just through their words, but also through their actions and body language. It helps to put away your smartphone.

Expand how you communicate care. Before you buy gifts, ask, What are you trying to communicate through a gift? Are there additional ways to show that feeling or care, such as spending quality time, expressing how you feel about them directly, or doing something nice and supportive?

Let go of judgment—both for yourself and others. Conflict with family and friends during the holidays can lead to judgment and self-criticism. Notice when you’re making judgments. Take a step back. Simply notice when it is happening and let those thoughts be without entangling yourself in them to give yourself distance from the feeling.

Balance the “should’s” with awareness of your own needs. Operating on obligations alone and trying to please everyone’s expectations can lead to resentment and burnout. Rather than focus solely on planning the perfect dinner or getting perfect gift, observe how these expectations affect you. Make sure to take the time and space you need to nourish yourself in the meantime.

12/09/2025

Make sure your voice is heard, attend the community listening session tonight and share what areas of growth in behavioral health treatment you would like to see. 604 E 2nd Street, Portales tonight at 5:45pm.

12/09/2025

Anxiety can look like a lot of things. It can feel different, not just for different people, but at different times and depending on the situation. Know how to recognize it, and learn how to effectively address those feelings.

Appointment line: 575.935.6262
Crisis Line: 575.201.HELP
Drop-In Center:
713 Rencher, Clovis. NM
604 E 2nd, Portales, NM

12/06/2025

Our team is excited for tonight and the Clovis Christmas Light Parade... 65 pounds of candy should be enough for the 2 miles of parade route, right?

12/05/2025

Today is the last day to nominate kids in need for our Cops & Kids Christmas shopping event. All nominations must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. today, December 5th, through the online form. The form will automatically turn off at 5, and we will not accept late nominations.

Eligible children meet all of the following criteria:

🏡 Children currently residing in Clovis, New Mexico, or the surrounding area,
🚼 Be between the ages of 3 and 13 years old at the time of nomination, not day of the event,
🎁 Whose families are experiencing financial hardship, and/or who may otherwise not be able to purchase gifts for their child or children this holiday season, and
🆕 Have not been selected for Cops & Kids Christmas in the previous year

To submit your nomination(s), complete the form here: https://forms.gle/kTGtcx1ca4qhTG31A

11/26/2025

Join us on Saturday, December 6 for Christmas at Greene Acres Park from 4-5p.m. Enjoy carols, cookies, hot cocoa, crafts and snap photos in front of fun Christmas inflatables and the City Christmas Tree!
This is a free community event and all are welcome!

11/26/2025

The holidays are coming and boundaries might feel harder to set, but they're just as important. Here are some scripts you can use.

11/24/2025

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11/24/2025

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11/21/2025

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11/21/2025

Cambiar la manera de expresarse acerca del suicidio es importante en las personas afectadas. Usar palabras neutras y objetivas (que no juzguen ni avergüencen) alienta a las personas a hablar abiertamente del suicidio y conduce a buscar ayuda.

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