Albuquerque Metro Area
Housing
Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA)
1840 University SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone - 505.764.3920
www.cabq.gov/housing
Description of Services:
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AHA provides housing assistance programs to low-income families, elderly and disabled households.
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The AHA mission is to assist eligible households with decent, safe and affordable housing, to include living environments that promote economic self-sufficiency, upward mobility and social diversity.
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Accepts adults with children
Requirements to obtain services:
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No special requirements
How to Obtain Services:
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Call for an appointment or visit the website.
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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Call Silvia - 505.764.3953
Amistad Crisis Shelter/Youth at Risk Program (YDI)
2929 Barcelona Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone - 505.877.0371
www.ydinm.org
Description of Services:
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Amistad Crisis Shelter is a short-term (14-30 days) program that provides residential services to youth ages 12-17
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Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Education, Emergency Shelter, Placement, Skills, Substance Abuse Help
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Aftercare services are also available once youth discharge from the program
Requirements to obtain services:
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Must be between ages of 12 and 17
How to Obtain Services:
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Call the 24/7 hotline number - 505.877.0371. Someone will always answer
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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505.877.0371 - 24/7, 365 days a year
Barrett House
10300 Constitution Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone - 505.243.9244
www.barrettfoundation.org
Description of Services:
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Emergency homeless shelter. Within three days of entering the shelter, each guest works with the Housing Stability Advocate to formulate an exit plan to find a home and live independently.
Requirements to obtain services:
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Gender exclusive - women and children only
How to Obtain Services:
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Call M-F, from 9am to 4pm, to speak with a staff member, or leave a detailed voicemail with your contact information. Every call to the shelter will be logged, and the call will be returned when there is a vacancy.
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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505.243.4887
Companion Animal Rescue Effort (CARE)
Phone - 844.323.CARE (2273)
www.apnm.org/programs/care
Description of Services:
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CARE empowers individuals to leave abusive home environments by providing temporary housing for companion animals, livestock and exotic animals.
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Temporary homes are provided through a network of government agencies and private agencies, veterinary clinics, groomers, boarding kennels and private individuals. Many of the safe havens within the New Mexico network are free of charge; others charge a nominal fee or operate on a sliding scale.
Requirements to obtain services:
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None
How to Obtain Services:
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Call 844.323.CARE
Haven House
PO Box 15611
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
Phone - 505.896.4869
www.havenhouseinc.org
Description of Services:
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Haven House operates a 5-bedroom DV shelter with capacity for 20.
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Also offered:
-support groups, legal advocacy, case management, employment assistance;
-housing assistance;
-education, 52 week batterers' intervention program.
Requirements to obtain services:
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None
How to Obtain Services:
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Call the number above, or the 24/7 1-800 crisis number below.
Services can also be obtained on the website but response time will be slower.
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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800.526.7157
Joy Junction
4500 2nd St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone - 505.877.6967
www.joyjunction.org
Description of Services:
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Provides shelter, food, and transportation to shelter.
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Faith-based, but not forced
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Children welcome
Requirements to obtain services:
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None
How to Obtain Services:
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If you need transportation to the shelter, call 800.924.0569
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For space at the shelter, call 800.924.0569
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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24/7/365 hotline number: 800.924.0569
LGBTQ: Casa Q Youth Shelter
PO Box 36168
Albuquerque, NM 87175-6168
Phone - 505.872.2099
www.casaq.org
Description of Services:
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Provide safe living options and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, and allies who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
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They can help with housing, as well as medical dental, and help youth findstable housing.
Requirements to obtain services:
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LGBTQ youth ages 14-18
How to Obtain Services:
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Call phone number and go through simple screening process
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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505.872.2099
New Day Youth and Family Services
2820 Ridgecrest Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone - 505.938.1060
Description of Services:
New Day provides many services for youth who are experiencing homelessness, including:
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A Safe Home for immediate refuge and an opportunity to look forward.
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A Life Skills Academy to develop the tools needed to walk the path and adults to support them.
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Equine Assisted Learning is used for Emotional Growth and Learning through activities with the horses
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Counseling & Case Management to create a path of hope and a clear plan to walk it
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A Detention Diversion Program to keep youth out of the juvenile justice system and on a path of health and possibility.
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A Transitional Living Program for youth ages 17-21 who need support practicing tenancy in a supportive environment.
Requirements to obtain services:
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Call the shelter at 505.938.1060, or LSA building, and request an intake packet
How to Obtain Services:
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Go to our website - www.ndnm.org, or call us at 505.938.1060
New Mexico Dream Center
126 General Chennault St NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123
505-900-3833
About NM Dream Center:
NMDC serves victims or potential victims of human trafficking. Our program, Spoken For, provides aftercare services to
survivors of human trafficking in the form of emergency shelter, transitional living apartments, case management and tangible
goods and resources. The Harbour is our drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. The Harbour provides walk up
resources and services including food, clothing, laundry services, showers, hygiene and case management. The outreach program
that NMDC provides outreach to vulnerable and exploitable populations around the Albuquerque area four days a week.
Contact:
Email: info@nmdreamcenter.org
Office: 505-900-3833
Director Shelley Repp: 505-217-5060
Safe House
801 Encino Place NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone - 505.247.4219
Description of Services:
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Emergency Shelter for victims of domestic violence.
An individual can stay here for up to three months. Children are also welcome.
The shelter will provide three meals a day, and snacks, as well as clothing.
Requirements to obtain services:
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Victim of violence/trafficking at the hands of a domestic partner
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The person experiencing violence must be the one to make the call.
How to Obtain Services:
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Call 505.247.4219. Help is available 24/7
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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505.247.4219
St. Martin's Hopeworks
1201 3rd St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone - 505.242.4399
hopeworksnm.org
Description of Services:
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Provides CCSS, Mental Health Treatment, Psychiatry, and Housing.
Requirements to obtain services:
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None
How to Obtain Services:
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Drop in to St. Martin's Monday through Thursday, between 9am and 5pm, and meet with Priscilla to begin the intake process.
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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Contact Pricilla at 505.242.4399.
Steel Bridge (Women in Crisis Center)
2021 2nd St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone - 505.346.4673
www.mysteelbridge.org
Description of Services:
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Day shelter for homeless and at-risk women and their children in an enclosed, nurturing, and safe environment.
Caring staff and volunteers offer a lifeline during a time of crisis. -
Faith-based
Requirements to obtain services:
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Gender exclusive (female)
How to Obtain Services:
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Call or visit directly.
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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505.554.2780
Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico
PO Box 27459
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Phone - 505.255.3643
Description of Services:
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Rental assistance is available for homeless persons who have behavioral health disorders, dual diagnosis, including substance abuse and chronic mental health issues, and persons at-risk of homelessness.
Requirements to obtain services:
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Must be receiving case management services in order to receive vouchers
How to Obtain Services:
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Call 505.255.3643
Valle del Sol
282 Camino del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Phone - 505.865.3350
Description of Services:
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CCSS,
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Mental Health Treatment,
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Psychiatry,
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and Housing Assistance
Requirements to obtain services:
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none
How to Obtain Services:
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Call Renee Edwards at 505.865.3350
Food
John Marshalls
1500 Walter SE
Albuquerque, No 87102
Phone: 505-848-1345
www.cabq.gov/johnmarshall
Year around services:
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TEFAP food boxes
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Emergency diapers
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Emergency hygiene products
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Clothing bank
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Utility and rental assistance (based upon available funds)
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Notary public
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Information and referrals to other collaborating agencies
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Meeting rooms for Neighborhood and community groups
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Voter Registration: Agents available to assist
ABQ-GED- Learning Lab ( information intake telephone 505-907-9957)
Seasonal Services:
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Community Fairs
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Toys for tots
On-site Social Services & Health Care Agencies:
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Cuidando Los Ninos Child Care Center
Phone: 505-843–6899
-Provides high quality childcare, preschool, and therapeutic services
Requirements: ages 6 weeks to 5 years experiencing homelessness.
-Providing support services that assist and strengthen their families as they become re-housed. -
UNM Hospital Maternity and Family Planning Clinic.
Phone: 505-272-4815
-Primary Health and Prenatal Services.
-Healthcare for the Undocumented -
United South Broadway Corporation.
Phone: 505-764-8867
-Affordable Housing to Low Income First Time Buyers.
-Down Payment/ Closing Cost Grant Assistance.
-HUD Certified First Time Buyer Training.
-Legal Forclosure Defense Services.
-Forclosure Counseling
Contact Information.
Jeanette C. Otero
Social Service Center Manager
Family & Community Services
Phone: 505-848-1345
Roadrunner Food Bank
2645 Baylor SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone - 505.217.1066
www.nmfoodbanks.org
Description of Services:
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Mobile food pantry
Requirements to obtain services:
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none
How to Obtain Services:
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Appear at the 2645 Baylor SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 On the second Tuesday of each month for non-perishable food items.
*** Food is given out on a first come first served basis.***
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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Emergency food assistance can be obtained by:
calling Jennifer at 505.349.8841
Storehouse, Inc.
106 Broadway SE, Ste A
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone - 505.842.6491
Description of Services:
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Provides non-perishable food items
Requirements to obtain services:
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Identification required for both children and adults
How to Obtain Services:
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Call ahead to make sure food pantry is open and if they have resources
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Food is distributed Tues - Sat from 845a - 11a
Medical
ABQ Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Collaborative
625 Silver Ave SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone - 505.883.8720
www.abqsane.org
Description of Services:
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Specially trained nurses are on-call to respond to immediate sexual assault cases.
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SANE nurses provide sensitive and objective medical care and collect forensic evidence from the sexual assault survivor.
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Medical treatment includes a physical assessment of injuries and prevention for STD and pregnancy from the sexual assault.
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Forensic evidence includes photography, colposcopy exam, injury documentation, and body standards, such as hair, fingernail scrapings.
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The Albuquerque SANE Collaborative coordinates closely with the Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center, district attorney offices, and police departments in Albuquerque, Bernalillo and outlying counties to ensure a standardized response for sexual assault victims and to raise awareness about the incidence, risk, and prevention of sexual assault. There is no cost to the survivor.
Requirements to obtain services:
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None
How to Obtain Services:
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Call the crisis line below to schedule a medical/forensic exam, or call the main number for additional resources
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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For Emergency SANE response or to schedule and examination
call 505.884.7263
Healthcare for the Homeless
1217 1st St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone - 505.766.5197
www.abqhch.org
Description of Services:
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Physical healthcare for those in need
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Can provide motel vouchers for those in need of a place to stay while recovering from an illness
Requirements to obtain services:
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Must be homeless
How to Obtain Services:
Call the crisis line below to schedule a medical/forensic exam, or all the main number for additional resources
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Medical - 505.242.4644
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Dental - 505.242.8288
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Pharmacy - 505.242.4644
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Pediatrics - 505.767.1122
Open Skies Healthcare Inc.
707 Broadway Blvd NE, Suite 401, Albuquerque, NM
Phone: 505-342-5454
Description of services:
• Living with the family or independently
• Parent/child relationships
• Family and peer relationships
• Managing behaviours
• Making life choices
• Substance abuse
• Anger management
• Depression and anxiety
• Education
• Employment/vocation
• Housing
• Juvenile justice involvement
• Mental health
• Physical health
Optum Medical
Temporary closures due to COVID-19
Phone: 505-226-7995
www.optumcare.com/state-networks/locations/new-mexico/ocnm.html
Para los Niños (UNM Hospital)
625 Silver Ave NW, 2nd floor
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone - 505.272.6849
www.pediatrics.unm.edu/clinics/para-los-ninos.html
Description of Services:
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Para los Ninos can treat youth without payment or insurance.
***If you come in contact with youth who need medical attention, please refer them to Para Los Ninos. They can provide birth control, STI testing, and other important reproductive health needs.****
Requirements to obtain services:
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Must be younger than 18
How to Obtain Services:
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Call the number above, or directly contact Shalon Nienow at SNienow@salud.unm.edu
Substance Abuse
ASAP Substance Abuse Treatment
2600 Yale Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone - 505.994.7999
www.hsc.unm.edu/health/patient-care/behavioral-health/addiction-recovery
Description of Services:
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Outpatient substance abuse treatment
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Primary Care Clinic offers adult primary care services for those being treated for substance abuse using preventative medicine
Requirements to obtain services:
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none
How to Obtain Services:
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Call the number above to start referral process
Bernalillo County Substance Abuse Program
5901 Zuni Road SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone - 505.468.1550
www.bernco.gov/addiction-and-treatment-services/
Description of Services:
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Methadone clinic
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Medicaid accepted
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Provides expedited services for those with children.
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Immediate service for pregnant women.
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Wait time can be longer than two weeks.
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People under the age of 21 will be taken immediately through the STAR program. Call 505- 994-7657
Requirements to obtain services:
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None
How to Obtain Services:
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Patient (not advocate) must call the number above to set up an intake appointment
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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Call Victoria at 505.468.7777
Duke City Toolbox
912 1st St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone - 505.219.2121
www.dukecityrecovery.com
Description of Services:
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Integrated addiction recovery services and mental health services, including medication, individual and/or family counseling and spiritual support (if desired) as well as medical care for patients receiving medication treatment.
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Faith-based optional
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Peer support available
Requirements to obtain services:
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Medicaid
How to Obtain Services:
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Intakes are scheduled Monday through Thursday starting at 5am. Call number above.
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Walk-ins are Monday through Thursday starting at 6am
New Season Opiate Treatment
630 Haines Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone - 505.268.5611
www.newseason.com
Description of Services:
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Provides methadone and substance use counseling to people with opiate addiction
Requirements to obtain services:
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Valid ID
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Proof of health insurance
How to Obtain Services:
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Call to set up an appointment
Sangre De Cristo
815 NM-22
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
Phone - 505.465.2040
www.sdchouse.org
Description of Services:
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A resource for woman in recovery
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Typical stay is 3-6 months
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Limited number of woman will be able to bring a young child (pre-school age) to the transitional program
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Clean and sober living environment
Requirements to obtain services:
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Admissions are pre-arranged, by appointment only. The referral process includes completion of several important tasks such as a medical authorization for care. Can take a few days to complete.
How to Obtain Services:
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Contact the admissions coordinator between the hours of 9:30 am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
Direct Contact/Emergency Services:
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Call 505.465.2040
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Located in Pena Blanca, NM
The Community Lighthouse
3301 Candelaria Rd NE, Suite B
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
505-539-1656
The Community Lighthouse Website
“The Community Lighthouse is a family-owned business that has been providing counseling services to the greater Albuquerque area since 1994. We offer a diverse team of highly trained mental health professionals who take a coordinated approach to the individualized treatment of our patients. As a facility The Community Lighthouse matches you or your family members with a clinician based on their clinical skills and your needs. With our talented team of professionals we can provide you and you family with the support and guidance you need to become confident and successful.”
Labor
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
501 Mountain Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505.843.1900
Fax: 505.843.1990