Solace Sexual Assault Services

🌈 In Honor of Pride Month, Solace Wants to Share Warning Signs of Unhealthy Relationships in LGBTQ+ 🌈

Recognizing the signs of an unhealthy relationship can be challenging for all types of relationships. Often, popular media portrays unhealthy dynamics primarily in straight couples, making it even harder for those in LGBTQ+ relationships to identify red flags. However, acknowledging these signs is crucial.

Here are some warning signs to be aware of:

Excessive Jealousy: Feeling controlled or monitored by your partner.
Isolation: Attempts to cut you off from friends and family.
Threats of Outing: Using your identity against you to instill fear.
Lack of Respect for identity: Dismissing your feelings or opinions.
Manipulation: Using guilt or intimidation to control decisions.
Unequal Power Dynamics: One partner having more control over the relationship.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing these signs, it’s important to seek support.

For more information on identifying healthy vs. unhealthy signs in LGBTQ relationships, check out this resource: Thrive Counseling.

Remember, you don’t have to go through this alone. 💖✨

💖 At Solace, We Believe Everyone Deserves Healthy Love 💖

A healthy relationship is built on trust, respect, support, acceptance of rejection, and effective conflict resolution. Here are a few signs that indicate you’re in a healthy relationship:

Open communication: Both partners feel comfortable sharing thoughts and feelings.
Mutual respect: Each partner values the other’s opinions and boundaries.
Equality: Both partners have an equal say and influence in the relationship.
Affirmation of identity: Supporting and validating each other’s identities.
Support for growth: Encouraging personal development and shared goals.

For more details on identifying healthy vs. unhealthy signs in LGBTQ relationships, check out this resource: Thrive Counseling.

Let’s celebrate and nurture healthy relationships! 🌈✨

🌞 Join Solace in Welcoming the First Day of Summer! 🌞

Let’s embrace this season as a time for healing and renewal. Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and the opportunity to connect with nature and ourselves.

For survivors of sexual assault, healing is a personal journey that takes time and support. This summer, let’s focus on self-care, community, and the importance of reaching out for help when needed.

Remember, you are not alone. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to the Solace Crisis Hotline at 1-800-721-7273 or the NM Sexual Assault Helpline Chat at NMSA Help. You can also call or text 1-844-NMSAHLP or 1-844-667-2457 any time.

Together, we can create a more inclusive community for healing and empowerment.

Let’s make this summer a season of growth, connection, and healing. You deserve to thrive!

In Observance of Juneteenth, SOLACE Will Be Closed

We will be closed on Monday, June 19th. However, your well-being is our priority. Please remember that there is always someone ready to listen and support you, even during holiday observances.

If you need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Solace 24/7 Hotline at (800) 721-7273 or the New Mexico Helpline at 1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474). You are not alone.

Wishing everyone a reflective and meaningful Juneteenth! ❤️

En conmemoración del Día de la Emancipación, SOLACE estará cerrado

Estaremos cerrados el lunes 19 de junio. Aun así, su bienestar es nuestra prioridad. Por favor, recuerde que siempre hay alguien dispuesto a escucharle y brindarle apoyo, incluso durante estas festividades.

Si necesita apoyo, no dude en comunicarse con la Línea de Ayuda de Solace disponible 24/7 al (800) 721-7273, o con la línea de crisis de Nuevo México al 1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474). Usted no está solo/a.

¡Les deseamos a todos un Día de la Emancipación reflexivo y significativo! ❤️

Mental health affects everyone. Many men struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, and other challenges but may find it difficult to talk about them. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

This month, let's encourage open conversations, check in on one another, and remind the men in our lives that their mental health matters.

💙 It's okay to talk. It's okay to ask for help.

If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us:
📞 New Mexico Helpline: 1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474)
📞 Solace 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (800) 721-7273

Summer brings more time with friends, new experiences, and social situations that are chances to look out for each other.

Whether we are at a gathering, out in our community, or heading somewhere new, safety is something we can all take part in building by checking in with our friends, staying with people we trust, and having an idea about our boundaries ahead of time.

Learn more at ItStartsWithUsNM.org.

Image description: Aerial photo of a bright blue swimming pool with colorful inflatable pool floats, including a cactus, donut, watermelon, pineapple, and plain ring shapes. Bold text overlaid on the image reads: "Summer is better when everyone feels safe." The website ItStartsWithUsNM.org and the hashtag appear in a dark banner at the bottom of the graphic.



El verano nos trae más tiempo para estar con nuestras amistades, nuevas experiencias y situaciones sociales que son oportunidades para cuidarnos unos a otros.

Ya sea en una reunión, por ahí en nuestra comunidad o en algún lugar nuevo, la seguridad es algo que todas y todos podemos fomentar: mantente en contacto con tus amistades, anda con gente en la que confías y ten claros tus límites desde un principio.

Entérate de más en ItStartsWithUsNM.org.

Descripción de la imagen: Foto aérea de una alberca azul brillante con flotadores inflables de colores, que incluyen un cactus, un donut, una sandía, una piña y aros sencillos. Sobre la imagen aparece un texto en negrita que dice: «El verano es mejor cuando toda la gente se siente segura». La dirección web ItStartsWithUsNM.org y el hashtag aparecen en un recuadro oscuro en la parte inferior de la imagen.

Parties can be a great way to connect, but knowing a few basics ahead of time makes a real difference. Have a plan for how you are getting there and getting home, talk with friends beforehand about how you can have each others' backs, and look out for anyone who seems uncomfortable or unsafe.

When we look after one another we can make sure everyone has a good time.
Visit ItStartsWithUsNM.org for more resources.

Image description: Close-up photo of a dark surface with red plastic cups and white ping pong balls scattered in the foreground. Bold text overlaid on the image reads: "Know the plan before the party starts." The website ItStartsWithUsNM.org and the hashtag appear in a dark banner at the top of the graphic.



Las fiestas pueden ser una gran oportunidad para conectarse con la gente, pero es importante tener en cuenta unos detalles básicos de antemano. Ten un plan para llegar al lugar y volver a casa, habla con tus amistades de antemano sobre cómo pueden cuidarse mutuamente y cuida de cualquier persona que parezca incómoda o en peligro.

Cuando nos cuidamos los unos a los otros, nos aseguramos de que todo el mundo lo pase bien.
Visita ItStartsWithUsNM.org para obtener más recursos.

Descripción de la imagen: Foto cercana de una superficie oscura con vasos de plástico rojos y pelotas de ping-pong blancas esparcidas en primer plano. Sobre la imagen aparece un texto en negrita que dice: «Conoce el plan antes de que empiece la fiesta». La dirección web ItStartsWithUsNM.org y el hashtag aparecen en un recuadro oscuro en la parte superior de la imagen.

On Wednesday, members of Solace were fortunate enough to attend an Eloqui workshop on public speaking. The coaches were knowledgeable and well-informed, and our staff significantly improved their speaking skills in just one day. Thank you, Eloqui, for this fantastic opportunity. We highly recommend reaching out to Eloqui if your organization could benefit from their training.

Consent is not just a conversation for one-on-one situations. It applies everywhere, including parties, group hangouts, cookouts, and public events. Checking in with others, respecting when someone says no (or does not say yes), and speaking up when something feels off are all part of how we create safer communities together.

Find out more at ItStartsWithUsNM.org.

Image description: Photo of a large crowd at a concert, with people raising their hands and stage lighting visible in the background. Bold text overlaid on the image reads: "Consent matters at every gathering, every time." The website ItStartsWithUsNM.org and the hashtag appears in a dark banner at the top of the graphic.



El consentimiento no es solo para conversaciones entre dos personas. Se aplica en cualquier contexto, incluyendo fiestas, jangueo en grupo, parrilladas y eventos públicos. Platicar con otras personas, respetar cuando alguien dice que no (o no dice que sí) y expresar cuando algo no se siente bien son aspectos fundamentales de cómo creamos comunidades más seguras.

Entérate de más en ItStartsWithUsNM.org.

Descripción de la imagen: Foto de mucha gente en un concierto, con personas levantando las manos y las luces del escenario visibles al fondo. Sobre la imagen aparece un texto en negrita que dice: «El consentimiento es importante en cada evento, en todo momento». La dirección web ItStartsWithUsNM.org y el hashtag aparecen en un recuadro oscuro en la parte superior de la imagen.

Looking for something fun to do today? Come enjoy good music, food and drink and even a vintage car show, from 1-7pm, at the Santa Fe Brewery. Hosted by the Hispanic Chamber, Community Engagement Day is a family-friendly celebration bringing together local nonprofits, businesses, and community members for an afternoon of connection. Learn about the organizations working every day to make Santa Fe a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant place to live. And make sure to stop by the Solace Booth and say hi. 😊🌞🦋🌻