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NM Legal Aid / Law Help New Mexico ※ 1-866-416-1922
Helps low income families secure and maintain public benefits, affordable housing, safety for domestic violence victims and their children and protection from consumer fraud. Services include a statewide legal helpline, outreach, education and pro se clinics.
NM Center on Law and Poverty ※ 505-255-2840
Legal services to improve living conditions. increase opportunities, and protect the rights of low-income New Mexicans. The Center provides advocacy, education and litigation across a broad range of issues including healthcare, public benefits. housing, fair lending, workers' rights and public education.
Pegasus Legal Services for Children ※ 505-244-1101
Services to at-risk children and youth including guardianship, homelessness, education, and teen parents.
Disability Rights NM ※ 505-256-3100
Individual and systemic advocacy for persons with disabilities to resolve disability rights and problems; advocacy and training to promote, protect and expand the rights of persons with disabilities.
United South Broadway Fair Lending Center ※ 505-764-8867
Direct legal representation and educational workshops for homeowners at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. Consumer education and advocacy on fair housing and fair lending issues.
Catholic Charities Center for Immigration and Citizenship Legal Assistance ※ 505-724-4600
Low-cost immigration legal services, including family-based petitions, DACA and citizenship.
Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivor Immigration Services ※ 505-724-4649
Free representation for immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse in the Albuquerque Metro area.
Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico ※ 575-527-0500
Full service bilingual provider of immigration legal services including asylum cases, defense of deportation. family based petitions, DACA and citizenship. NMJLC charges modest fees for legal services and many clients qualify for pro-bono assistance. Provides services in IO southern counties.
NM Immigrant Law Center ※ 505-247-1023
Legal assistance to asylum seekers. unaccompanied minors, and low-income immigrants facing separation due to deportation. April 17, 2024 - New Mexico Immigrant Law Center hosts a walk-in legal assistance for citizenship, residency renewal, and DACA renewal applications. Assistance provided on a first come, first served basis. Each month, on the 3rd Wednesday; for details visit: https://www.nmilc.org/daca.
Legal Resources for the Elderly ※ 505-797-6005 or 1-800-876-6657. Program monthly webinar. Topics covered: • Power of Attorney • Advance Health Care Directive • Probate • Non-Probate Transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) • Institutional Medicaid
April 13, 2024 - Family Law assistance will be available in-person from 9am-4pm at the Peter H. Johnstone Legal Fair and Mediation Day at the Second Judicial District Courthouse, 400 Lomas Blvd. NW, interpreters will be available.
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VA Homeless Programs ※ 1-877-424-3838
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans ※ 202-546-1969
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is the leading authority on homeless veterans’ issues and the only national organization solely focused on ending veteran homelessness. We work to achieve our mission by promoting collaboration, shaping policy, building service capacity, ensuring accountability, and managing a referral helpline for veterans experiencing and at-risk of homelessness.
HUD-VASH ※ 1-800-698-2411
HUD-VASH is a collaborative program which pairs HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance with VA case management and supportive services for homeless Veterans. These services are designed to help homeless Veterans and their families find and sustain permanent housing and access the health care, mental health treatment, substance use counseling, and other supports necessary to help them in their recovery process and with their ability to maintain housing in the community.
New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers - NM VIC ※505-296-0800 website: nmvic.org or info@nmvic.org
From Veterans Integration Centers (VIC) "Founded in 2005, the VIC is the only nonprofit organization in New Mexico that is 100% focused on helping end the growing homeless Veteran crisis in our state. We provided multiple housing options that to immediately end the homeless event and help the Veteran family address those issues that can negatively affect their lives. We work with over 100 service providers in the state, various government agencies, and many proud New Mexicans committed to honoring our Heroes and their service and sacrifice to our great nation.”
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico Veteran’s Housing ※ 505-881-6401 x 0 website: goodwillnm.org
Goodwill's veteran program helps stabilize housing for very-low income veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It is open to veteran’s within the state of NM.
US Department of Veterans Affairs ※ 800-698-2411 Telecommunications Relay Services (TTY) 711
American Legion (505) 346-4878 Room 3102
AMVETS (505) 346-3004 Room 3004
Disabled American Veterans (505) 346-4864 Room 3116
New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (505) 346-4875 Room 3001
Paralyzed Veterans of America (505) 346-4896 Room 3111
Veterans of Foreign Wars (505) 346-4879 Room 3104
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Emergency Housing ※ 1-800-444-6880 ※ Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Emergency Housing
Help with Utility Bills ※ 1-888-523-0051
Coronavirus Health Hotline ※ 1-855-600-3453 ※ Health related questions about the Coronavirus.
Crisis and Access Hotline ※ 1-855-662-7474 ※ Emotional Crisis, Mental Health, or Substance Abuse
Crisis Text Line ※ Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ※ 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Help with Childcare ※ 1-800-691-9067
Trans Lifeline ※ 1-877-565-8860 (for the transgender community)
The Trevor Project ※ 1-866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ youth)
Veterans Crisis Line ※ 988, Press 1 or 1-800-273-8255, Press 1
Suicide Crisis and Lifeline ※ 988 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org.
New Mexico Warmline ※ 855-466-7100 NM Peer-to-Peer Warmline offers emotional support when you need it most Call 24/7 1-855-NMCRISIS(662-7474) TTY 1-855-227-5485 711 for relay (hearing & speech impaired)
Poison Center/Medication Information ※ 1-800-222-1222
AGORA 24/7 Crisis Line ※ 505-277-3013 or 855-505-4505 Helpline hours 6:00am-12 midnight
ASCPA Animal Poison Control ※ 888-426-4435 Resource for any animal related poisoning
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness (NMCEH)※ Call: 505-768-4357 Text:505-600-2835 or email: 768help@nmceh.org Staff available Monday-Friday 8:00AM -5:00PM
Call 311 for any information about any City of Albuquerque services
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Bernalillo County Housing Department (BCHD) is not accepting new online applications for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program at this time. Contact them for information about all other BCHD waiting lists at 505-314-0200.
Bernalillo County Housing applications are taken online only via https://bernco.myhousing.com/account/Login
Applicants are responsible for verifying that the application has been received and accepted by Bernalillo County Housing Department by noting or printing the confirmation number given at the time of submission.
Section 8 Applicants are permitted to establish “Local Preferences,” and to give priority to serving families that meet those criteria. For more information about Local Preferences please visit Programs - Community Services (bernco.gov)
SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV)
The housing choice voucher program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING (PH)
These units are designed to house several different families in separate housing units. These units are located in the South Valley and are for individuals who are disabled, mobility impaired and/or elderly.
FAMILY UNIFICATION PROGRAM (FUP)
The Family Unification Program (FUP) is a program under which Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) are provided to two different populations:
LINKAGES PROGRAM
A grant funded program through the State of New Mexico, monitored by MFA, and administered by Bernalillo County Housing. The program assists homeless individuals/families with rental assistance. The program mirrors the Section 8 program but has its own rules and guidelines to fit the Homeless population. The contracted local agencies are 1st Nations – Homeless Native Americans, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, and St. Martins.
DOWNTOWN 700 PROGRAM
This development is located in downtown Albuquerque and offers affordable supportive housing options for homeless and near homeless individuals who suffer from behavioral health disabilities. SHC-NM’s community partners offer a comprehensive range of supportive services that, in combination, optimizes residents’ health, recovery, independence and housing stability.
VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (VASH)
This program combines HCV rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
RENEE’S PROJECT
This program provides permanent housing and links to community-based recovery services and other supportive services for homeless women with minor children, who wish to recover from substance addiction and desire to reintegrate into the community as productive members. The Bernalillo County Department of Substance Abuse Programs (DSAP) Renee’s Project works with the Bernalillo County Housing Department and affiliate partner programs in providing comprehensive community-based case management services as a supportive liaison to the continuum of care for addiction treatment.
MDC SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM
A new supportive housing initiative targeted at homeless individuals involved in the criminal justice system to provide safe housing and supportive services.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM
Community Connections Supportive Housing - Admin Plan
Hope Village
Albuquerque Housing Authority
AHA is gathering information for those who would like to receive notice and information when AHA will be accepting applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Please check their website for further information or call 505-764-3920. If you will need a reasonable accommodation or other special assistance, please contact 505-764-3953.
Santa Fe County Housing Authority
Santa Fe County Housing Authority has several programs: Housing Choice and Public Housing Vouchers, Housing Choice Homeownership Program, Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency Program (ROSS), Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) and the Capital Fund Program (CFP), For additional information about any of these programs or the waitlist call 505-992-3060.
Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority
For information about their programs and services, please call 505-988-2859.
Rio Arriba County Housing Authority
Rio Arriba Housing Authority has offices in multiple cities: Tierra Amarilla Site ※ 575-588-9374 Ojo Caliente Site Address※ Country Rd 175 in Ojo Caliente Espanola Site Address 737 La Joya Street
Western Regional Housing Authority
Western Regional Housing Authority covers the counties of Valencia, Torrance, Catron, Socorro, Sierra, Grant, Luna and Hidalgo. They are located at 2545 N Silver Street in Silver City ※ 575-388-1974
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Food for school-age children ※ 1-505-827-6683
Seniors who need groceries ※ 1-800-432-2080
SNAP Benefits ※ 1-800-283-4465
WIC Questions on food or formula availability ※ 1-505-469-0929
WIC General Questions ※ 1-866-867-3124
WIC Operations Manager ※ 1-505-819-7028
John Marshall Center Health and Social Service Center ※ 505-848-1345
East Central Health and Social Service Center ※ 505-767-5700
Los Griegos Food Pantry and Health and Social Center ※ 505-761-4050
Alamosa Health and Social Service Center ※ 505-836-8800
Transgender Resource Center ※505-200-9086
The Storehouse ※ 505-842-6491
Salvation Army ABQ Social Services ※ 505-872-1171
The Food Depot in Santa Fe ※ 505-471-1633
Catholic Charities in Santa Fe ※ 505 424-9789
Salvation Army Food Bank in Santa Fe※ 505- 988-8054
ECHO, Inc. in Santa Fe ※505-242-6777
HELP New Mexico in Santa Fe ※ 505-471-7780
Roadrunner Foodbank of New Mexico ※ 505-349-5340 or 575-523-4390
Belen Area Food Pantry ※505-864-3925
Abundant Life Christian Center in Rio Communities (ALCC) ※ 505-864-3743
St. Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho ※ 505-891-8075
Storehouse West in Rio Rancho ※ 505-892-2077
High Desert UMC Food Pantry in Rio Rancho ※505-891-4206
Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc. in Rio Rancho ※505-867-3351
Casa Rosa Food Pantry in Placitas ※505-867-5718
LA Cares in Los Alamos※ 505-661-8015
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