41 places in Las Cruces, plus 8 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.
Free meals, a Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico partner. No eligibility requirements.
Hours
Sunday, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Saturday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Address
999 Amador Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Call first. Hours come from the Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico map. Please call to confirm before you go.
Food pantry, a Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico partner. Serves Dona Ana. We work primarily with Dona Ana County; however, if someone shows up and needs food, we will provide them with an emergency bag. All clients self-report their information.
Hours
1st and 3rd Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM (last week of the month only)
Address
2941 Morning Star Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Call first. Hours come from the Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.
Food pantry, a Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico partner. Please call prior to visit to pre-register for an appointment. Bring ID and residential bill required for first visit*. *No ID or address required to receive food, however other services may require it.
Hours
Thursday, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
Address
1590 California Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
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Community health center run by La Clinica de Familia INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.
Hours
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Address
535 S Miranda St, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Community health center run by Amador Health Center INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.
Hours
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Address
999 W Amador Ave, #D, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Community health center run by La Clinica de Familia INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.
Hours
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Address
575 S Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Community health center run by La Clinica de Familia INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.
Hours
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Address
8600 Bataan Memorial E, Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Community health center run by La Clinica de Familia INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.
Hours
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Address
385 Calle de Alegra, Building B, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.
Hours
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Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Report abuse or neglect of a child to the Children, Youth and Families Department (1-855-333-SAFE, or #SAFE from a cell phone). If a child is in danger right now, call 911 first.
The state line for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid, cash help, LIHEAP energy bill help and child support payments. Apply or ask about a case, or apply online at YES.NM.gov.
Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.
Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.
VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.
Hours
Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
Where can I get free food in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
We have confirmed 28 places that can help in Las Cruces: Alameda Elementary (Friday, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM last week of the month only), (575) 527-9486, call first; Booker T. Washington (Monday, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM), (575) 527-9595, call first; Calvary Baptist Church (Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM), (575) 522-7900, call first. 25 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Las Cruces: New Mexico Health Care Authority Customer Service (SNAP, Medicaid, energy help), (800) 283-4465. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Las Cruces: Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority, (575) 528-2000. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
We have confirmed 12 places that can help in Las Cruces: Adult Behavioral Health, (575) 528-1105, call first; Amador Health Center, (575) 527-5482, call first; Amador Recovery Project, (575) 527-5482, call first. 9 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Las Cruces: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Las Cruces: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Las Cruces: New Mexico Legal Aid, (833) 545-4357. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
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