State/National Resources

New Mexico Autism Society works to improve the lives of all affected by autism. The New Mexico Autism Society does the following:
There is a different activity for the autism community monthly. Check the event calendar frequently to keep up-to-date on the events.
Provide and promote autism related educational programs and conferences for the community.
Publish flyers and newsletters to keep interested parties informed about meetings and activities occurring around New Mexico.
Plan activities to promote fun and emotional support for families and individuals concerned with autism.

Funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division, the New Mexico Child Safety Seat Distribution Program (NMCSSDP) helps provide car seats and education on how to properly use them to low-income New Mexico families at a low cost. Call the number above to be put in contact with the program coordinator for Colfax County.

The Commission for the Blind provides vocational rehabilitation and independent living services designed to enable people who are blind to become more participating and contributing members of society. The Vocational Rehabilitation program helps blind people become employed. The Independent Living/Older Blind program helps blind people live independently in their homes and communities. The Commission’s “Newsline for the Blind” program provides access to over thirty publications through a touchtone phone. The Commission also sponsors “NFB-Newsline,” which provides access to over 200 national newspapers, including several in Spanish. You can get information about Newsline by calling Newsline at 841-8844, or 1-888-513-7958.

A variety of over 180 professional mental and behavioral health staff are available to hear you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The call takers range from professional peer supports to clinical professionals with a master’s degree or higher, and are backed by a robust supervisory team and clinical oversight. NM Crisis Lines are always available to support those in need, offer information and resources, and work to assist those that do not know how to help themselves.
1-855-662-7474 - professional counselors available 24/7/365.
1-855-466-7100 - the NM “Warm Line” offers peer support to non-crisis situation; call 7:00am-11:30pm or text 6pm-11pm
You can reach the New Mexico Healthcare Worker and First Responder Support Line at 1-855-507-5509.

Service to find nearest vaccine sites and events near you, and to register you or family members to get your COVID vaccine.

In Clayton at VFW 1st and 3rd Tues, 9:00am – 3:00pm
If service officer is not in, please leave message on answering machine for a return call.
Services:
• Assists all veterans and families with their veterans’ affairs, claims, and information on V.A. and state benefits.

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.

Pain Connection is a support group program of the U.S. Pain Foundation. Currently, all groups are meeting via Zoom. To register please fill out the form at the link below and an email confirmation will be sent to you with a zoom link.
Days: 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 9-10:30am MT.

New Mexico PreK is a voluntary, free program that gives children between the ages of 3 to 5 the opportunity to attend a high-quality, early childhood education program before entering kindergarten.

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.

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.

Offers educational programs:
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
• Diabetes Self-Management Program
• Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
• Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program
• Positive Self-Management Program for HIV
• Visit website for other program opportunities
Programs offered in-person, online, and via telephone; Spanish programs available; Workshops held in Clayton, Raton, and via telephone/Zoom

Physician Support Line is a national, free, and confidential support line service made up of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists who have joined together in the determined hope to provide peer support for physician colleagues and American medical students. No appointment necessary.
Open 7 days a week: 8:00AM - 1:00AM ET.

Free Options Include:
24/7 support
Personal Quit Plan
Self-help materials
Unlimited sessions with a trained Quit Coach
Gum, patches or lozenges, while supplies last
Shipping mailed directly to the registered participant
Specialized services for youth and also for pregnant women

The Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico (RCCCNM) provides emotional support and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and abuse throughout New Mexico, and serves as a community resource on issues regarding prevention and awareness of sexual assault and abuse. Staff and volunteer advocates are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide crisis intervention, support, advocacy and information.

Santa Fe Dreamers Project provides free legal services to immigrants and refugees to promote economic empowerment, community development, family unity, and liberation from detention. Santa Fe Dreamers Project offers legal services in the following areas:
Humanitarian protection for survivors of crime and domestic violence (U Visa, VAWA, T Visa)
Children who have been abandoned or abused by their parents (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status/SIJ)
Family members of US citizens and Legal Permanent Residents who want to apply for family-based residency (Green Cards)
Applications for work authorization
DACA and Citizenship
Website offered in Spanish.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is a free, statewide helpline for New Mexico residents age 55 and older. Each caller speaks with a trained intake staff member, who collects the necessary contact and demographic information. After completing an intake, each caller who is eligible for the Program speaks to one of LREP’s five staff attorneys, each of whom is a highly qualified professional specializing in the legal issues that most affect New Mexico seniors.

The New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides effective leadership, education, advocacy and programs to reduce barriers to the social, economic, educational, cultural and intellectual well-being of Deaf and Hard of Hearing New Mexicans and their families, friends and colleagues. NMCDHH provides programs and services to over 250,000 people in New Mexico who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened and their families, friends, agencies and organizations. Programs and services are categorized into three areas: communication access and development, telecommunications and technical assistance, and public policy and advocacy. Office hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Department of Community Advocacy provides advocacy and referrals for transition-related settings, as well as guidance on requesting and receiving accommodations. They also work with professionals from various districts, institutions and agencies to ensure that individuals are receiving appropriate services under federal law, and participate in a variety of transition groups and organizations focused on improving outcomes for post-secondary transition for individuals with disabilities.

The Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico supports transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming communities through direct services, education, and advocacy. There are no bilingual staff, but they work with several translation providers for individuals who need to access the services and where English is not a language they feel comfortable using. This includes providing translation for support groups; one such group, the Black and Brown TGNBI group, has a facilitator who is bilingual. They are willing to work with anyone who needs services and assistance, and that includes the Spanish speaking transgender community.

The hotline is a resource for individuals and families seeking information on how to obtain food. The National Hunger Hotline staff connects callers with emergency food providers in their community, government assistance programs, and various social services. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. The Hunger Hotline also operates a texting service at 914-342-7744.