Most communities have an office that can assist you with applying for government benefits and identifying resources during challenging times. We recommend you always contact your closest office when looking for help.

• All Counties:
  • Yes New Mexico (NM state benefits including Medicaid, SNAP, and LIHEAP):
    • Phone: 1-800-283-4465
    • Website: https://yes.nm.gov/
• Los Alamos:
  • Los Alamos Social Services (resource identification, application assistance)
    • Phone: 505-662-8068
    • Website: LAC Social Services
• Rio Arriba:
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    • Phone: 505-753-3143
  • City of Espanola, Social Services
    • Phone: 505-747-6138
• Santa Fe:
  • Santa Fe Connect (resource identification, rent support, utility support)
    • Phone: 505-245-1735
    • Website: https://santafenm.gov/community-services/connect
• Taos:
  • Human Services Department
    • Phone: 1-800-283-4465
    • Website: Taos Resource List
  • Taos Youth Heartline
    •  Phone: 575-999-5569

NM Workforce Solutions manages unemployment insurance claims and maintains a list of available positions throughout New Mexico. They also offers resume and job planning assistance.

• Website: https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/

If you’re facing eviction or worried about it, here are some important first steps:

• Talk with your landlord or property management to find out if they offer payment plans.
• Know your rights as a tenant:
  • Website: Office of Consumer Protection
  • Website: Law Help New Mexico
• Request help as soon as possible:
  • Website: NM Eviction Prevention & Diversion
  • Legal Services List

If you are struggling to buy food or get groceries, please reach out to the resources below.

• Northern New Mexico (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe & Taos):
  • SNAP (Food stamps)
    • Phone: 1-800-283-4465
    • Website: https://yes.nm.gov/
  • The Food Depot
    • Phone: 505-471-1633
    • Website: https://thefooddepot.org/
    • Food Assistance Map
• Los Alamos:
  • LA Cares
    • Phone: 505-661-8015
    • Website: https://www.lacaresnm.org/
• Rio Arriba:
  • San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen
    • Phone: 505-570-7212
    • Website: https://smdpsoupkitchen.com/

The resources below can help you to locate available housing, apply for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program or may offer emergency housing assistance.

• Northern New Mexico (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe & Taos):
  • Help New Mexico
    • Phone: 505-871-4318
    • Website: https://helpnm.com/emergency-housing-assistance/
• Los Alamos:
  • LA Cares
    • Phone: 505-661-8015
    • Website: https://www.lacaresnm.org/
• Rio Arriba:
  • Rio Arriba County Housing Authority
    • Phone: 505-753-7870
  • Espanola Pathways Shelter
    • Phone: 505 753-4453
• Santa Fe:
  • Santa Fe Connect
    • Phone: 505-245-1735
    • Website: https://santafenm.gov/community-services/connect
  • Santa Fe County Housing Authority
    • Phone: 505-992-3060
    • Website: https://www.santafecountynm.gov/housing-services
• Taos:
  • Northern Regional Housing Authority
    • Phone: 575-758-2460
    • Website: https://northernregionalhousing.org/
  • Taos Nest
    • Website: https://www.dreamtreeproject.org/taos-nest
  • Taos Youth Heartline
    • Phone: 575-999-5569

• Los Alamos:
  • Atomic City Transit
    • Phone: 505-661-7433
    • Website: https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit
• Rio Arriba & Taos:
  • North Central RTD/Blue Bus
    • Phone: 1-866-206-0754
    • Website: https://www.ncrtd.org/
• Santa Fe:
  • Santa Fe Connect
    • Phone: 505-245-1735
    • Website: https://santafenm.gov/community-services/connect

If you are struggling to pay your utility bills or have received a disconnection notice, please contact your local utility provider to discuss low-income programs and payments plans they may offer. In addition, the list of resources below may be able to help.

• Northern New Mexico (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe & Taos):
  • LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
    • Phone: 1-800-283-4465
    • Website: https://yes.nm.gov/
  • Help New Mexico
    • Phone: 505-871-4318
    • Website: https://helpnm.com/emergency-housing-assistance/
• Los Alamos:
  • LA Cares
    • Phone: 505-661-8015
    • Website: https://www.lacaresnm.org/
• Rio Arriba:
  • San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen
    • Phone: 505-570-7212
    • Website: https://smdpsoupkitchen.com/
• Santa Fe:
  • Santa Fe Connect
    • Phone: 505-245-1735
    • Website: https://santafenm.gov/community-services/connect
• Taos:
  • Taos Youth Heartline
    • Phone: 575-999-5569

Below is a list of other resources to consider if you are struggling.

• Consider contacting local churches and faith-based organizations to ask about assistance programs they may offer
• Ten Vital Services Website
• For Seniors: New Mexico Aging Services
• Los Alamos Mental Health Project