Colfax County

Miners’ Colfax Medical Center is a 24-hour service agency serving a regional population of approximately 12,000 and staffs about 190 employees.
There is the following staff: 3 Family Medical Doctors, 2 General Surgeons, 2 OB/GYN Providers, 3 Internal Medicine Physicians, 2 Physician’s Assistants, and 1 Nurse Practitioner.
Clinics: Cardiology through Cardiology Consultants, Pulmonary Clinic
MCMC is committed to providing services and offering a discount to all those that qualify. This discounted amount will be based on financial need to those who are uninsured, underinsured, ineligible for government programs, or otherwise unable to pay for emergency or medically necessary care.

The Moreno Valley Clinic operates under the South Central Colfax County Special Hospital District (SCCCSHD) and has a staff of two nurse practitioners (1 full-time NP and 1 part-time pediatric NP). Hours are: Mon-Fri—8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
In addition to Primary Care Services, they provide the following services:
Breast & Cervical Screening
Community Education
Diabetes Screening
EKG Testing
Flu Shots
Free Blood Pressure Testing
Health Fairs
Immunization
Osteoporosis Screening
Safe Sex Information
Senior Program
Well-Child Exams
Well-Woman Exams

MADD Victim Services is here to provide emotional support but also assistance in a variety of ways after a drunk or drugged driving crash, all at no cost to victims and survivors. MADD has trained victim advocates to provide services across the country. The team of compassionate, victim-focused staff and volunteers are available nationwide 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

NAMI of Albuquerque is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. There are many support groups that are being offered virtually; the calendar online shows when the groups take place. There are the following support groups offered: NAMI Connection (a support group for people with mental health conditions) and NAMI Family Support Group (a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions (this one is offered in Spanish)).

NAMI New Mexico serves residents across the state's counties with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education. Check website for more specific information about registering for support groups, as the majority take place on ZOOM, enabling people from all over the state to join.
The NAMI Helpline can be reached at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., ET.
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.

By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), you can connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns. The Live Chat option online connects you with a member of the trusted and compassionate NRS Crisis Services team who will listen in real time and help you create a plan to address your concerns.

National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center is providing week long retreats for Veterans, Active Duty Military, Reservists, and their significant others who have been diagnosed with PTS (post traumatic stress). The retreats offer traditional and non-traditional healing methods. Included throughout the week are a mix of Native American healing ceremonies, equine reintegration training, massage, yoga, aroma therapy, acupuncture, art therapy, reiki, along with couples and group counseling sessions.
The 2022 Retreats have been scheduled for the following dates:
June 5-12
August 21-28
October 23-30
All Retreats are a total of seven and a half (7 1/2) days. All attendees must commit to the full seven and a half days.
All lodging, meals and meetings are paid by National Veterans Wellness and Healing. Transportation to and from the Retreats is the responsibility of the attendees.

If you suspect an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, call Adult Protective Services Statewide Intake, toll-free at 1-866-654-3219 or 1-505-476-4912.
Adult Protective Services is committed to protecting the safety of adults who are not able to protect themselves and to promoting the personal choice and self-determination of all they serve. Adult Protective Services remains on call for emergent reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The New Mexico Caregivers Coalition provides valuable tools to benefit caregivers and those who work with caregivers. These tools–training, supports and resources—are designed for both professional and unpaid family caregivers:
Training for Caregivers
Public Assistance Benefits Test
Training for Certification
Low-Cost Background Checks
Fair Labor Standards Act Knowledge Center
These tools are offered so that caregivers may better serve people who are elderly and those with disabilities.
Website offered in Spanish; many sessions offered in Spanish.

NMCSAP leads the state’s efforts to reduce sexual abuse and sexual violence by providing training and technical assistance to service providers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, medical practitioners, and mental health professionals. They do not have direct services and will refer callers/visitors to resources local to them as appropriate. They provide resource referrals to survivors statewide (again, not direct services).

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food to eligible seniors in New Mexico by distributing a box of nutritious food to supplement their diets. Check website for Spanish options.

New Mexico Department of Corrections provides offender information, probation and parole information, victim services, family services, and information on New Mexico prison facilities.
Contact the victim assistance toll-free number at: 1.877.VICTIM4 (1.877.842.8464).
For inmate Records call (505) 383-2804.
For Probation/Parole office, call 1-866-416-9867.
Family Services can be reached at 505.827.8710.

New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services offers a very holistic approach to helping veterans. They cover veterans from date of enlistment or commission to date of death. They cover expenses related to medical, behavioral, and educational needs. They also offer state benefits such as property tax exemption, special license plates, park passes, and museum passes. On the federal side, they offer compensation/pension. Given that the office is located in Las Vegas, veterans can schedule virtual or phone call appointments for assistance.

24/7 Hotline for people to report human trafficking of themselves or others.

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.

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.

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.

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

The New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center provides two telephone-based services. First, they offer a poison information line. On the poison information line, the pharmacists give patients top-quality, personalized treatment advice. Most of the time, the specialists are able to successfully manage poisonings without patients having to leave the comfort of their own home.
Second, they are one of the few poison centers in the nation that also offers a drug information line. On the drug information line, the pharmacists provide accurate information about medications, such as pill identifications and drug interactions.

The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department regulates more than 500,000 individuals and businesses in 35 industries, professions and trades across the state. The goal is to assure that New Mexicans receive quality services from qualified individuals and businesses while also ensuring a fair and prompt administrative process. Some divisions will have Spanish-speaking staff. Contact by phone to get connected to a particular division or apply online.

New MexiKids and New MexiTeens operate as a Medicaid expansion program. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to nearly eight million children and families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but can't afford private coverage. See website for tool to see if you are eligible.

Services
• quitting – free resources to help New Mexicans quit using tobacco products
• health promotion – information on tobacco products and resources to prevent youth and adults from starting to use tobacco products; free
resources and campaigns to promote smoke-free environments
• resources for health professionals – referral program; technical assistance and resources for providers to systematically identify tobacco users, provide advice, and make appropriate referrals; free online trainings with CE credits for healthcare professionals
• resources for businesses – download or order Smoke-Free signage (for smoking and/or vaping)
• data – statistical data and other technical resources specific to tobacco control in New Mexico; Free help quitting tobacco. Participants receive …
• 24/7 support
• personal quit plan
• free coaching with a trained Quit Coach
• NRT (gum, patches, or lozenges – while supplies last)
• self-help materials
• specialized services for youth and pregnant women

The Child Care Assistance Program subsidizes the cost of child care for families at or below 400% of the federal poverty level that are working and/or in school. Child Care Assistance helps income-eligible families pay a portion of child care costs while they work, attend school or training programs, job search or other eligible qualifying activities.

FIT Program is a statewide program that provides home and community based early intervention services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families. Early intervention provides therapy and developmental services, that are family focused and teach families activities and strategies to promote their child's development throughout the day at home and in other settings. An individualized plan is developed with the family regarding the services they will receive.

Northern Regional Housing Authority provides housing assistance for residents of Colfax County (despite having its main office in Taos). Northern Regional Housing Authority is a Public Housing Agency that participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing. They can help with rent for those who live in one of their units, which are located in Raton and Cimarron. Northern Regional Housing Authority is the Housing Authority for Raton, Cimarron, and Maxwell.