Community Resources

Eligibility information
No eligibility requirements.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
Statewide
Phone
505.504.1301
Short Description
24/7 Hotline for people to report human trafficking of themselves or others.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
You may be eligible if you:
Are a renter in New Mexico
Owe rent or utility
Have an annual household income that falls below the program’s income limits
Have been affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, receive unemployment benefits, or experienced a reduction in household income
Are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
All applications will be reviewed for eligibility – this is not a guarantee of application approval.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
Statewide
Statewide
Phone
1-833-485-1334
Short Description
The Emergency Rental Assistance program is available to New Mexico households who need help paying for rent and utilities. This assistance can be used for past unpaid, current, and future rent and utility bills/payments. This assistance is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. It is assistance given to households so that they can stay in their homes rather than face eviction. Eligible households may receive up to 15 months of assistance paying for rent and utilities. Applications can be submitted by the renter in need of assistance or by a landlord on behalf of the renter.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
Some services have costs.
Payments Accepted
Self Pay
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
1277 S. 2nd St.
Raton, NM 87740
87740
Phone
575-445-3621
Short Description
Services:
• Regulates drinking water, restaurants, septic systems, swimming pools
• Issues food licenses
• Environmental health
Office Hours: M,W,TH, F 8AM-5PM, closed for lunch 12PM-1PM. Please call to ensure availability due to field work.
Website available in Spanish.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
Financial help is available to thousands of New Mexicans who qualify. A premium subsidy helps you pay for health insurance. The amount changes every year based on your income, family size and other factors.
Payments Accepted
Self Pay
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
All appointments virtual now.
Statewide
Phone
1-833-ToBeWell (1-833-862-3935)
Short Description
The New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, also known as beWellnm, is now the State-Based Health Insurance Marketplace. BeWellnm has launched a new special enrollment period (SEP) that provides qualified New Mexicans, an opportunity to enroll in coverage. The new SEP for New Mexicans with household incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level who aren’t eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, can enroll anytime.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Eligibility information
Adult Education services are available to all people aged 16 and older who are not enrolled in and not required to be enrolled in secondary school classes who demonstrate a need for services. That need can be demonstrated by not having a high school diploma or equivalent, not speaking/reading/writing English well and needing English language learning services (ESL), or scoring below a 12.9 proficiency level on a NRS approved assessment.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4
Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100
Statewide
Phone
505-467-9792
Short Description
The New Mexico Higher Education Department offers the following programs and services: High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult and Family Literacy, Workforce Preparation & Career Pathways, Adult Education Information Clearinghouse, and Funding Opportunities. The Adult Education Division at the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) exists to support adults to strengthen their core academic skills and meet their personal, educational, and career goals by offering adults a range of opportunities, and all of them are free! Details can be found on website.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
Different programs have different eligibility requirements. Check website for eligibility checklist for programs/services offered. All services virtual right now.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
625 Silver Ave. SW, Ste. 410
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Statewide
Phone
(505) 247-1023
Short Description
The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center's mission is to advance justice and equity by empowering low-income immigrant communities through collaborative legal services, advocacy, and education.
Programs/Services offered: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Relief for Crime Survivors, Citizenship and Residency Renewals, DACA Renewals, Asylum Workshops, and Detention Programs.
Hours:
Monday: 1pm-5pm
Tuesday-Friday: 9am - 5 pm
(Closed 12pm for Lunch)
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
To qualify for legal help, the following are considered:
Income and assets of all people living in your home;
Your citizenship status (under some circumstances we can assist even if you are not a US citizen);
The kind of legal problem you have.
The focus is on legal problems that affect basic needs such as housing, income, medical care and family safety.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
Statewide
Phone
1-833-LGL-HELP (1-833-545-4357)
Short Description
New Mexico Legal Aid provides free services to eligible low-income New Mexico residents with civil (non-criminal) matters. Services range from education, advice and brief services, to full representation in some cases. No one is denied access on the basis of race, age, gender, religion, political affiliation, beliefs, or disability.
Generally Monday through Thursday, 10am to 3pm.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
No eligibility requirements. Typically serves residents of long-term care facilities, families and friends of residents, and long-term care facility staff.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Statewide
Phone
1-866-451-2901
Short Description
In New Mexico, the Aging and Long-Term Services Department oversees the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP). The NM LTCOP consists of dedicated Ombudsman volunteers and coordinators who visit residents in long-term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, etc.) The Ombudsman Program provides advocacy and assistance by offering residents a means to voice their concerns and have their complaints addressed.
The Ombudsman Program works with all parties involved to resolve problems and improve both quality of life and quality of care for residents in long-term care facilities. See brochure in English and Spanish on website.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
None.
Payments Accepted
Self Pay
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
1277 B South 2nd Street
Raton, NM 87740
87740
Phone
575-445-3919
Short Description
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am – 4:00pm; 4:00pm – 5:00pm for phone calls
Must schedule an appointment online or by phone in advance.
Spanish services available
Services:
• Driver’s license
• ID
• CDL testing/CDL license
• Titles
• Registration
• Disabled placard
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
None.
Payments Accepted
Self Pay
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
834 Main St.
Clayton, NM 88415
88415
Phone
575-374-9502
Short Description
Hours: Mon - Thurs, 8:00am – 4:00; closed for lunch
Must schedule an appointment online or by phone in advance.
Spanish services available.
Services:
• Driver’s license
• ID
• CDL testing/CDL license
• Titles
• Registration
• Disabled placard
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