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.
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Please call for hours
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.
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Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
We have confirmed one place that can help in 88301: Carrizozo Food Pantry (2nd and 4th Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM), (575) 317-6192. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in 88301, New Mexico?
We have confirmed one place that can help in 88301: 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 help with addiction or mental health in 88301, New Mexico?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in 88301: 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 88301, New Mexico?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in 88301: 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 88301, New Mexico?
We have confirmed one place that can help in 88301: 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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