The mission of Luna Strong is to increase student success, engagement, retention, and completion by promoting the 8 Dimensions of Wellness (emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial).
Luna Strong identifies areas of need and connects students, staff, and faculty to services and support to address those needs.
Student Success Specialist: Renee Maestas, LSW, 505-454-5355
LCC Referral Form: Click here to refer a student to Renee Maestas LSW - Student Services
Luna Strong Coordinator: Crystal K. Western Ford, CHW cwesternford@luna.edu, 505-454-2527 ext. 1806
NMHU After hours crisis line: 505-795-3605
El Centro Family Health Highlands Student Health Center: 505-454-3218
TimelyCare virtual care services:
Luna Community College students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — the virtual health and well-being platform designed for college students. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services. Download the app via the button below or hop over to the Apple App Store or Google Play.
As part of Luna Community College’s partnership with TimelyCare, students have access to services in TimelyCare, including:
• MedicalNow: On-demand support for common health issues, including cold, flu, and allergies.
• TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything, including anxiety, relationships, depression, and school-related stressors.
• Scheduled Medical: Choose the day, time, and medical provider that best works for you.
• Scheduled Counseling: Choose the day, time, and mental health provider that works best for you. (6 visits per year)
• Health Coaching: Develop healthy lifestyle behaviors, including nutrition, sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness.
• Self-Care Content: Visit the Self-Care tab for 24/7 access to tools and resources, such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos, and short articles from experts.
• Basic Needs Support: Get connected to free or reduced-cost community resources, including food and housing assistance, transit support, childcare, and finances.
Students have access to TimelyCare services 365 days a year. That means you have access during breaks, after-hours, and any time you need support! Visit timelycare.com/Luna to get started.
Luna students can utilize the following services free of charge at NMHU:
Access to HU CARES health education and wellness programming
Access to NMHU’s student health clinic for non-emergency medical care and behavioral health care
Equipment checkout from the NMHU Outdoor Recreation Center
Access to NMHU events and programming (including but not limited to Arts@HU concerts)
Access to NMHU recreational facilities including the Archuleta Fitness Center and Swimming Pool
These are made available through a partnership between Luna Community College and NM Highlands University.
8 Dimensions of Wellness
· Emotional
· Spiritual
· Physical
· Social
· Financial
· Occupational
· Intellectual
· Environmental
Luna Strong was established in September 2022 through funds from the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NM HED). The NM HED mental and behavioral health initiative funded the Building Rough Rider Resilience grant in June 2022. The Feeding Rough Rider Success grant is part of New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s College Food Security initiative.
