HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY GROUP, University of New Mexico

Homelessness can happen to anyone!


Many services are available for homeless and near-homeless people in Albuquerque.

For individuals or corporations who wish to volunteer their time or donate goods, the following list will give an idea of which agencies are addressing the needs of the poor and what services are available.

Map of some downtown agencies (132 KB)

FREE MEALS

Breakfast

St. Martin's Hospitality Center
shelter: 1201 Third NW
admin: P.O. Box 25265, zip code 87125
843-9405 (shelter) 766-6876 (office)
Summer Hours: March 15 - Oct. 15:
8 am. Mon - Fri, 7:30 am - 10 am Sun.,
Winter Hours: Oct. 15 - March 15:
8 am., seven days a week
Salvation Army
shelter: 400 John NE
admin: 4301 Bryn Mawr NE 87107
242-3112
6:30 am. Sunday - Fri.
7 am. Sat.
Good Shepherd Center
218 Iron SW 87102
243-2527
6:30 am. Sat. and Sun.only
Albuquerque Rescue Mission
509 Second Street 87102
242-3171
6 am. Mon. - Sat.
Albuquerque Indian Center
105 Texas SE 87108
268-4418
Mail drop, phone number and message board. Volunteers, donations accepted. Can use 5 to 10 volunteers.


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Lunch

First United Methodist
P.O. Box 1638 zip 87103
Fourth and Lead SW 87012
243-5646
12 noon Mon. only
Noon Day Ministry
101 Broadway NE, 87102
247-3611
12 noon Tue. - Fri.
Holy Family Catholic Church
562 Atrisco Dr. SW 87105
842-5426
Thurs. lunch 11 to 12
Good Shepherd Center
218 Iron SW, 87102
243-2527
11:30 am. - noon Sat. and Sun. only
City of Albuquerque Senior Meal Sites
848-1399
11:30 am. - 12:30 pm. Fourteen locations around the city. Ages 60 and up. Call for sites and information or see their website.
Restoration Ministries
P.O. Box 23336 zip 87112
824 San Mateo 87105
255-7579
Sat. 11:30 am. to 1 pm.

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Dinner

Good Shepherd Center
218 Iron SW, 87102
243-2527
3:30 pm. - 4 pm. Mon, Tues, Wed., Fri. (no Thurs.)
3:30 pm. - 4 pm. Sat. and Sun., sandwiches
Albuquerque Rescue Mission
509 Second Street 87102
242-3171
5 pm. - 5:30 pm. Mon. - Sat.
Salvation Army
shelter: 400 John NE
admin: 4301 Bryn Mawr NE, 87107
242-3112
3 pm. Mon. - Sat. Dinner sign-up
2:30 pm. Sun. Dinner sign-up
Project Share
1515 Yale SE
P.O.B. 4321, zip 87196
242-5677
5 pm. Thur. - Mon.

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D A Y   S H E L T E R S

St. Martin's Hospitality Center
shelter: 1201 Third NW
admin: P.O. Box 25265, zip code 87125
843-9405 (shelter) 766-6876 (office)
Mon. - Fri. 8 am. - 2 pm. and
Oct. 15 - March 15:Sat. 1 pm. - 3:30 pm.
Clothing exchange, mail/message service, telephones, long and short term storage, showers, family services, labor pool, Legal Aid, traveler's aid.
Oct. 15 - March 15: 7 days a week. 24 hours. Showers, snacks, phones, mail/messages.
Noon Day Ministry
101 Broadway NE, 87102
247-3611
Tue. - Fri. 9 am. - 11 am.

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N I G H T   S H E L T E R S

St. Martin's Hospitality Center
shelter: 1201 Third NW 87125
admin: P.O. Box 25265 NW 87125
843-9405 (shelter) 766-6876 (office)
Oct. 15 - March 15: 7 days a week. 24 hours. Showers, snacks, phones, mail/messages
Men and Women, no children
Breathalizer test required
Barrett House
10300 Constitution Ave NE 87112
243-4887
info@BarrettFoundation.org
Emergency shelter for homeless women and children; maximum stay up to three weeks, basic necessities of food and shelter, comprehensive case management. Call 243-4887 for additional information.
Joy Junction
4500 Second SW
admin: Box 27693 zip 87105
1-800-924-0569
877-6967(admin.)
24 hour admission, van pick-up. Families and women.
Haven of Love
4025 Isleta Blvd. SW 87105
873-3771
6 pm. - 7 am., Men only
Good Shepherd Center
218 Iron SW, 87102
243-2527
6 pm. Men only
Albuquerque Rescue Mission
509 Second Street 87102
242-3171
4 - 4:30 pm., sign in,
5:45 - 6:30 pm., check in. Men only
Salvation Army
shelter: 400 John NE
admin: 4301 Bryn Mawr NE, 87107
242-3112
by 5:30 pm. 30 beds. Single women only. No families. Clothing vouchers, counseling
Albuquerque Rescue Mission (State Fairgrounds)
509 Second Street 87102
Nick Gabriel 839-1361
Winter only. Starts November 1.
Men only. Access by van only. Meet at A.R.M., 509 2nd street at 6:30 pm. or call for pick up. Breathalizer required.
Bunkhouse
1019 2nd St. SW 87102-4124
842-8314
Call after 4 pm. to ask about space.
Men only. $5.00 per night. Bunks, T.V. in living room, kitchen access, shower; near Street News office (free clothes and Street News)
Interfaith Hospitality Network
2801 Lomas Blvd NE, B-4
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2720
268-0331
This very small shelter only handles three families at a time, but the family can be in for up to 3 months. At least one child must be part of the family.

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T E E NÝÝ S H E L T E R S   A N D   S E R V I C E S

Shelters

Transitional Living Center
4605 Gibson SE 87108
265-6799
Wait list admission. Ages 17 - 21. Shelter only.
New Day
2720 Carlisle NE 87110
256-0429, 247-9999
The Shelter
123 Rhode Island SE 87108
Training Center
3600 Menaul NE 87107-1528
881-5228
Shelter for runaways. 24 hour admission. Ages 12 - 17. Meals provided. Four shelters in Albuquerque area. Outreach program for first offenders, DUI, Drug and Alcohol counseling. Americorps, tutoring with Rio Grande High School, Family preservation. Volunteers accepted, 21 years or older.
Amistad Runaway Facility
2929 Barcelona Road SW 87105
877-0371
Ages 13- 17. 12 beds. 24 hour facility. 3 meals a day. Crisis shelter, no more than 30 days. Counseling and family reconciliation, if possible.
Muchmore House
305 Lagunitas Rd. SW 87105
877-7318
House program; part of Youth Development Inc. - youth advocacy for teens. Peer AIDS counseling. Volunteers accepted.
Passages
215 57th NW 87105
836-1040
Ages 13 - 18. Group home. Volunteers accepted, 21 years or older

Services

Youth Development, Inc. (YDI)
6301 Central NW 87105
831-6036 ext 23
1820 San Pedro NE #7 zip 87110
232-9015
Counseling, some job placement, child care and Headstart programs, gang intervention. No fees. Some federal criteria (citizenship, low income) required for some programs.
Hogares, Inc.
1218 Griegos Rd. NW 87197
345-8471
Ages 13 - 18. Adolescent treatment center, outpatient, behavioral management, substance abuse treatment. Volunteers accepted
National Indian Youth Council
318 Elm SE 87102
877-7318
Employment and Training Services
Job Corps
1500 Indian School Road NW 87104
Outreach, admissions, and placement, 243-0299, 1-800-992-2992
842-6500
Ages 16-24
Basic education (GED, technical training), room and board, medical and dental care, work clothes, sports and other recreational activities, job placement assistance, driver's education. Child Development Center also available. Residential and non-residential programs.
Albuquerque Health, Education, and Daycare (AHEAD) Program
Catholic Social Services of Albuquerque, Inc.
1410 Coal SW 87104
2010 Bridge SW 87104
247-0442 or 842-0837
For low income, single teen parents and homeless families. Licensed, full time child care services for children six weeks to three years old, 7 am. - 5:30 pm. Mon. through Fri.
Parent education, support groups, transportation, life skills training.
Participants must be enrolled in school, involved in a job training program, or working full or part time in order to be eligible.
New Futures School
5400 Cutler Ave NE 87110
883-5680
Programs for teen parents.
Prenatal medical care; instruction, experience, and parenting support. Instructional program includes language, math, science, history, home economics, pre-employment education, child development, parenting, physical education, health, economics, art, government, GED, ESL and special education classes available.
UNM School Based Health Center
2400 Tucker NE 87131 Family Practice - 3rd floor
277-0457
e-mail: mpduran@unm.edu
Provides curricula, direct primary care services, prenatal and parenting support groups in six schools including three high schools.
Teen Parent Services
New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Dept.
300 San Mateo NE Suite 602 zip 87108
841-2973
Assists pregnant and parenting teens to complete their education, learn life skills, and become financially self-supporting. Coordinates support services programs and facilitates cooperative efforts between federal, state, and local agencies in developing community-based programs for teen parents.
TPS assists communities in developing multi-generational residences housing seniors and young mothers, and community-based programs to benefit both groups.
Teen Parenting Skills Project
Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center
5100 2nd Street NW 87107
761-6000
Provides skills and support for incarcerated teens including: parenting, community resources, support, education, birthing, family dynamics, domestic violence prevention, child abuse, and referrals.
ToughLove Parent Support Group
Albuquerque Chapter
299-9491
7 pm. Mondays
Self-help program for parents troubled by teen-age behavior.
Parent/Teen Mediation
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution
800 Park Avenue SW 87102
247-0571
Mediation for parents and teens 10 -18 years old to resolve conflicts. Spanish speaking intake and mediation available. No fee. Citizenship not required. Mediation training available through the center and at schools.
Highland Human Services Collaborative
Programs for Children and Adolescents, UNM
Van Buren Middle School
700 Louisiana, SE 87108
255-9467, 255-9091
Individual counseling and family therapy for students and families of Emerson Elementary, Van Buren Middle, Wilsom Middle, and Highland High Schools. Parent-teen mediation, income support services, parent support groups, psychiatric consultations and referrals.
Insurance, Medicaid, or sliding fee scale. U.S. citizenship not required.
Programs for Children and Adolescents
UNM Mental Health Center
2600 Marble NE 87131
843-2930 for urgent evaluation or intake appointment.
Urgent mental health evaluation and brief therapy intervention. Individual, family, and group therapy, case management, intensive home-based therapy, psycho-pharmacology clinic and referrals. Medicaid, insurance, sliding fee scale. U.S. citizenship not required.
UNM Center for Adolescent and Family Research
2650 Yale SE 87106
842-8932 or 277-7493
Free counseling and treatment for families with youth at risk (drugs and alcohol problems)

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F A M I L Y  S H E L T E R S  A N D  S E R V I C E S

Shelters

Barrett House
905 13 St. NW 87102
243-4887
info@BarrettFoundation.org
4 pm. - 9 am., Women and children.
Meals, transitional housing, case workers, therapist
Joy Junction
4500 Second SW
admin: Box 27693 zip 87105
1-800-924-0569
877-6967(admin.)
24 hour admission and van pick up. Families and women.
Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence
Women's Community Association
P.O. Box 25363 zip 87125
e-mail wcoasttdv@swcp.com
247-4219
1-800-773-3645
24 Hours. Shelter from domestic violence, support groups, children's program, in-house substance abuse program, community education training, family counseling program.
Accepts volunteers and donations.
Morningstar
6001 Marble NE Suite 14 zip 87110
e-mail morningstar4@earthlink.net
232-8299
Phones answered 24 hours. Office hours 7:30 am. - 6 pm.
Legal advocacy for domestic violence against women and children of Native American descent.
Maria Amadea Shelter
P.O. Box 12786 zip 87195
843-6899
Abortion alternative; mothers may stay up to 2 weeks after their baby is born. GED programs, housing assistance.
Volunteers accepted.
Proyecto La Luz
Transitional Housing
Catholic Charities
2010 Bridge Blvd SW 87105
247-0442
For homeless women with children. Provides a coordinated system of services to successfully transition to permanent housing. Subsidized housing for up to 18 months. Case management, child care assistance, early childhood and parent skills training, and basic life skills, pre-vocational, and employment training.
Volunteers accepted.

Services

Family Health

Planned Parenthood of New Mexico
Northeast Heights
9809 Candelaria
294-1577
Nob Hill Medical
3625 Central NE
265-3722
Surgical Center
701 San Mateo NE
265-9511
1804 Carlisle NE 87110
265-5976
Clinics offer health education, Sexually Transmitted Disease screening, annual exams, birth control options, pregnancy tests, and support. Fees based on a sliding scale.
Educational services for young parents and in conjunction with All Faith's foster parent program covers communication, puberty, sexual violence, decision making, STD's and HIV, and contraception use.
Children's Outreach
Health Care for The Homeless

410 Sixth St. SW 87102
242-2622
Interdisciplinary team focuses on the needs of homeless children and their families. Medical and social work services provided at local shelters for families and teens.
UNM Maternity and Infant Care Program
UNM Health Sciences Center
Carlmount Plaza zip 87131
277-9281
Neighborhood clinics, accessible by public transportation, offering quality medical care, social and nutritional services for all pregnant women and infants. English and Spanish spoken at each clinic.
Child Life Department
Presbyterian Hospital
P.O. Box 26666 zip 87125
1100 Central SE 87106
841-1608, 841-1264, 823-8855
Outpatient early intervention for pregnant women and children up to three years old. Speech, physical, occupational therapy, developmental assessments and medical exams. Accepts Medicaid.
Emergency Medicine Department
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
ACC 4-W zip 87131
272-5062
Acute health care, child abuse assessments
Pediatrics Department
UNM Hospital

ACC3-WEST
2211 Lomas NE 87131
272-2345
Pediatric care and follow up, evaluation for physical and sexual abuse, preschool and infant evaluation, special baby clinic, Los Pasos Program
Children's Psychiatric Hospital(CPH)
University of New Mexico

1001 Yale NE
272-2890
Inpatient, RTC, and Partial Hospital services for children aged 4 to 17, including diagnosis, assessment, individual and family therapy.
Young Children's Health Center
306-A San Pablo, SE 87108
277-2345
Primary health care by pediatricians to young children and their families in the Southeast Heights area.
$5.00 charge for self-paying clients; Medicaid, HMO, and UNM Hospital Partners in Health accepted. Children up to age 18 and their families in the 87108 zip code are eligible

Child Care

Cuidando Los Niños Day Care Center
P.O. Box 12786 zip 87195
843-6899
Mon. - Fri. 7 am. - 5:30 pm.
Licensed child care and support services for homeless children and their families. Ages 6 weeks to 5 years are accepted.
Tres Manos Child Development Center
823 Buena Vista SE 87106
848-1310
7:00 am. - 5:30 pm.
Low cost, (sliding-fee scale based on income), licensed child care for T-V I students. Applicants must be New Mexico residents, enrolled at least half-time(6 credit hours or more) or be attending at least 2 hours of Adult Basic Education classes a day, and must meet income eligibility requirements.
Participating children must be between 3 - 5 years old.
Martineztown House of Neighborly Service
801 Mountain Road NE 87102 (temporary)
808 Edith Blvd. NE 87102
848-1395
7 am. - 5 pm. Mon. - Fri.
Outreach program for adults, providing emergency food, children's day care, and senior center for low income families.
Barelas Child Care
764-1738
Child Care
Family Education Program
Catholic Charities
1202 Pennsylvania NE, Albuquerque
2010 Bridge Blvd SW 87105
724-4658
  • English as a Second Language
  • GED Preparation Skills
  • Citizenship Preparation Classes
  • Children's Learning Center (Daycare)
Parent and Child Development Centers
Office of Child Development
1700 Fourth St. SW 87102
764-1738
Full day, year-round, preschool, day care and early childhood development programs for toilet-trained children ages 3 - 5 whose parents are working or in school. Must meet income guidelines to qualify. Fees based on a sliding scale.
Nine centers across New Mexico.
Headstart
La Mariposa
801 Mountain Road NE 87102
Heights Mountain Center
2520 Virginia NE 87110
244-3331, 291-9394
Preschool and Parent-Child Center
Mon - Fri. 8 am. - 11:45 am, 1 pm. - 4:30 pm, or full day 7 am. - 5:30 pm. (Parents must be working for full-day eligibility). Comprehensive children's health care also provided.
Children up to five years old, must meet low income eligibility requirements.
YMCA of Albuquerque
3308 San Mateo NE #P10 zip 87190
881-4787, Call for nearest location
Preschool child care for 2 1/2 to 5 year olds, Kindergarten care, before and after school program up to 12 years old at many locations throughout Albuquerque and on site at seven schools. Transportation to ten elementary schools. Activities include arts and crafts, field trips, swimming, indoor and outdoor recreation, and sports.
YWCA/CARINO
1100 Eubank NE Suite A zip 87112
332-2273, 292-2908
Child care resource and referral. Describes different types of available child care, costs, how to recognize quality child care, questions to ask providers, governmental assistance, licensing regulations, and checklists to help parents make informed decisions.
Parent Resource Center with books, magazines, and cassettes for parents to borrow. Parent/child care events, trainings, workshop calendar.

School Preparation

Childfind
2611 Eubank Blvd. NE 87112-1312
293-0789
Developmental screening for children up to five years old. Speech, occupational therapy or preschool services for children with significant delays.
Student Support Services
Albuquerque Public Schools
120 Woodland NW 87107
342-7201, 342-7202, 342-7219
Helps homeless children enroll in school. Also school counseling, clinics, drug rehabilitation information for students.
Albuquerque Public Schools
Homeless Projects Office
APS Resource Center
220 Monroe St. SE 87108-2811
256-4280 or 256-4249
Helps homeless children enroll in school by developing an educational plan for each child, identifying health needs and providing certain clothing and school supplies on a selected need basis.
Also operates children's literacy programs in shelters.
School Social Workers
Albuquerque Public Schools
Aztec Complex
2611 Eubank, NE 87112
298-6752
Washington Middle School, 764-2000
Family services which facilitate education and provide support and counseling to families.

Parenting Support

Care Net Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque
10200 Menaul Blvd. NE, suite 225 zip 87112-2313

Satellite offices in the East Mountains, Rio Rancho, Valencia County and the South Valley
24-hour Helpline: 880-0882
A
dministration: 880-8373

Free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound, parenting education, peer counseling and mentoring in conjunction with clothing closets that provide maternity clothes, baby clothes through age 2, formula, diapers, etc.
St. Martin's Hospitality Center
shelter: 1201 Third NW 87125
admin: P.O. Box 25265 NW 87125
764-8231 (family case management) 766-6876 (office)
Family Case Management, 8 am. - 3 pm.
Building Blocks
Parentcraft
1503 University NE zip 87102
243-2551
Support groups and parenting classes for single parents, teen parents, and grandparents.
Alta Mira Specialized Family Services
agency@altamiranm.org
1605 Carlisle, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-262-0801 Ext.39
Fax: 262-0845
Services for families who have children or adults with a developmental disability, developmental delay or who are at risk for developmental delay. Includes short term care by trained individuals to give families a break from caring for their special needs individual, early intervention help for a child who is delayed or at risk for delays, and help transitioning to public schools.
Parents for Behaviorally Different Children
5905 Marble NE Suite 8 zip 87111
265-0430
Support groups, training, information, referral and lending library. Individual advocacy to help parents access services in public school, mental health and other areas.
Methodist Children's Home
7920 Mountain Road 87110
255-8740
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 12 noon - 5 pm.; Fri. 9 am. - 2:30 pm.
Family preservation program; provides free counseling, parent training, referrals
Shelters Casa Noreste
4101 Frontage Rd. NE 87107-4787
345-1416
Health and AIDS classes, outreach services, gang intervention, family preservation. A component of Youth Development Inc. Currently Medicaid funded. Volunteers accepted.
Babynet
1-800-552-8195
Information and referral for pregnant women and families with small children
Baby Amigo and Escuelita Alegre
U.N.M. Family Development Program
212 Onate Hall, U.N.M. zip 87131
277-3469
Home visits to parents of infants up to 3 yrs old.
Preschool and parent support.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Family Center
1101 Lopez Rd. SW 87105
Parenting education for families with functional limitations (mental illness or substance abuse). Infants up to five years old. U.S. citizenship not required.
Families in Partnership
2200 University Blvd. NE 87106
764-1528
Comprehensive services for eligible families with a pregnant mother or infant under age one. Parenting programs, weekly visits. Overall goal is economic self-sufficiency.
To qualify, families must attend a recruitment meeting and be below Federal poverty guidelines.
Single Parent Support Group
The Neutral Corner
529-B Jefferson NE 87108-1236
255-0007
6 pm. Thursdays.

Food

Family Nutrition Bureau
2329 Wisconsin NE St. B zip 87110
841-9424
Sponsors summer food/lunch programs and education and training for children's nutrition.
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNE)
Bernalillo County Extension Service
1510 Menaul NW 87107
899-3921, 764-8878, 873-1801, 836-3261, 243-1386
Food and nutrition education training for limited resource families with children. Family nutrition education, money and food stamp management, food safety, and food preparation and hygiene are covered. Paraprofessionals conduct group meetings or one-on-one home visits. Must be low income.

Fathers

Dads Against Discrimination
12301 Manitoba NE 87111
299-COPE, 299-2673
Information on counseling services, joint custody, child support, time-sharing and related support issues, paralegal service, long-term goals, strategy and tactical planning, and control of litigation cost.
Father and Family Center
3214 Purdue Pl NE 87106
266-9233
Community education concerning fathers and children, and men's issues. Individual, family, couple and group psychotherapy.

Activities

Boy Scouts of America
5841 Office Blvd. NE zip 87109
345-8603
Programs which instill values in young people and prepare them to make ethical choices. Conducts aggressive campaigns to combat child abuse, drug abuse, hunger, illiteracy, and youth unemployment. Special emphasis programs promote family living and scouting for children with disabilities.
Camp Fire Boys and Girls
1613 University NE zip 87102
842-8787
Before and after school and kindergarten programs. Intersession adventures in year round school and summer day camps. Includes arts and crafts, games, sports, music, drama, science, nature, cooking, community service projects.
Chaparral Girl Scout Council
500 Tijeras NW 87102
243-9581
Provides fun and friendship through a program in troops and camps for girls K - 12 under the guidance of volunteer adult leaders.
Explora Science Center/Albuquerque Children's Museum
40 First Plaza 87102
842-6188
Educational and fun programs for children and families.
Cultural and Recreational Services Department
400 Marquette Av NW 87102
768-3550
Pools, museums, parks, summer program information.

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H E A L T H

Medical Clinic
Health Care for the Homeless
1217 First Street NW zip 87102
Carrie Allison, RN Case Manager
242-4644

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri 7:30 am.- 12 noon, 1 pm. - 4:30 pm - Walk in. Afternoons by appointment.
Wed., 9 am - 12 noon
Fri. pm., women's clinic.
Primary medical services and referrals, social services (assessment, housing search, energy assistance), case management, legal clinic.
Must have no permanent residence or have unstable housing demonstrated by recent loss of employment, eviction notice, two families in one apartment, living in a motel, etc.

Dental Clinic
Health Care for the Homeless

1217 First Street NW 87102
242-8288

Full range of emergency and routine dental services on-site and at outreach locations such as shelters and drop-in sites. Occasionally, special needs cases are referred to volunteer dentists in the community.
Children's Outreach
Health Care for The Homeless

410 Sixth St. SW 87102
242-2622
Interdisciplinary team focuses on the needs of homeless children and their families. Medical and social services provided at local shelters for families and teens.
HIV/AIDS Testing
Health Care for the Homeless

242-4644 or 843-7611
Street outreach workers serve homeless substance abusers, prostitutes, and others at risk for HIV. Includes testing, education/prevention, and referrals.
Behavioral Health Services
Health Care for the Homeless

766-9520 (mental health)
843-7611 (substance abuse)
Continuum of mental health case management and substance abuse recovery services, including support for homeless people with dual diagnosis and psychiatric assessments. See Substance Abuse Recovery for more information.
Health Care for the Homeless Albuquerque - Women's Recovery Program
1217 1st Street NW 87102
843-7526
 
Health Care for the Homeless Albuquerque - Stepping Stones-Drop In
1217 1st Street NW 87102
843-7611
 
Health Care for the Homeless Albuquerque - Administration
PO Box 25447, zip 87125
766-5197
 
St. Martin's Hospitality Center
shelter: 1201 Third NW 87125
admin: P.O. Box 25265 zip 87125
764-8231(Mental health)
242-3112 (office)
Mental health case management, financial and medication management, psychiatry, rehabilitation, housing support.
Bernalillo County Health Office
1111 Stanford Dr. NE 87106
841-4100
Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 11 am, 1 pm. - 4 pm. Immunization, STD treatment, TB and infectious disease treatment and referral. Volunteers accepted, call Carol Pierce, 841-4111.
First Nations Community Health Source, Inc.
4100 Silver SE Suite B zip 87108
262-2481
Clinic Services, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, Women, infants, and children (WIC) program, behavioral health services, public assistance. Medicaid/Medicare and insurance accepted. Fees can be based on income.
First Choice Community Health Care
Albuquerque Centro Familiar de Salud
873-7400
Call for clinic locations. Health services, primary medical and dental care, family practice, internal medicine, OB/GYN, preventive and restorative dental care. Fees based on a sliding scale.
New Mexico Aids Services
625 Truman St. NE zip 87110

938-7100 and (888) 882-2437

  • Home Health Care
  • Practical Support
  • Native American Wellness
  • Emergency Support Program
  • Transporation Reimbursement
  • Medicaid AIDS Waiver
  • Spanish Speaking Serives
New Mexico Street Treatment Outreach Program (STOP)
5000 Copper NE zip 87108
255-4464
Education and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV. Survival kits. Information, referral, and one-on-one assistance in accessing HIV counseling and testing. Counseling, workshops, Womens' Resource Center.
New Mexicans with Disabilities
1-800-552-8195
Information and referral.
Albuquerque Indian Health Hospital
Indian Health Services
801 Vasser Dr. NE 87106
256-4012, 256-4000
Mental and Medical Health Outpatient Services
Mental Health Services: Individual, couples, and family counseling for clients of all ages. Crisis intervention, case management for chronically mentally ill. Psychiatric consultation, neuropsychological evaluations and medication. Placement assistance, social work consultation, alcohol counseling and referrals.
Medical Services: Pediatric services, pharmacy, optometry, speech and hearing, lab and x-ray available.
Services for all Native Americans in the area.
University Hospital
2211 Lomas NE 87106
843-2111
General health care

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E M E R G E N C Y

HOTLINES

Police, Fire, Ambulance
911
Homeless Crisis Hotline
New Mexico State Dept. of Human Services
1-800-432-6217 ext. 7267
8 am. - 12 noon, 1 pm - 5 pm. Mon. - Fri.
Information and referrals for shelters, soup kitchens, counseling, Food Stamps, Welfare and Medicaid.
Domestic Violence Hotline
Women's Community Association
P.O. Box 25363 zip 87125
e-mail wcoasttdv@swcp.com
247-4219
1-800-773-3645
24 Hours. Shelter from domestic violence, information about stalking, support groups, community education training, children's program, family counseling program.
Accepts volunteers and donations.
AIDS Hotline
American Social Health Association
P.O. Box 13827 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
800-545-2437
Information, referral
Alcoholics Anonymous
1923 Alvarado NE #1 zip 87110
266-1900
Peer counseling to overcome alcohol addiction.
Child Abuse/Neglect
Child Protection Services
300 San Mateo NE 87108
841-6677 Fax 841-6691
Report child abuse and neglect and/or sexual abuse of a child or children.
UNM Mental Health Center
2600 Marble NE 87131
282-2800
24 hour crisis line: 843-2920
Mental health management; information referral
Suicide Line/UNM Crisis Line
2600 Marble NE 87131
247-1121
Rape Crisis Center
266-7711
24-hour crisis services available to anyone affected by sexual assault

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H E L P L I N E S

New Mexico State Protective Services Division/
City of Albuquerque

1011 Lamberton Pl. NE 87107
Child Abuse 761-4060
Adult Services: 841-9500
General Information: 841-7800
Mon. - Fri. 8 am. - 5 pm.
Accepts volunteers and donations, call Celina Gonzales at 841-7885.
Domestic Violence Support Group
Resources Inc.
764-0099
5 pm. Tuesdays
For victims and survivors of domestic violence. Free.
UNM Counseling Services
277-1353
Free and confidential counseling for individuals, families, and couples.
Agora UNM Crisis Center
Student Union Building Suite 20
277-3013
9 am. - midnight Mon. - Fri.
Provides empathetic listening services, information and referral, and both telephone and walk-in crisis intervention services.
Volunteers accepted for answering phones and to help walk-ins.
Information and Referral
United Way
302 8th NW
P.O. Box 1767 87103
245-1735 or 245-1756
Mon. - Fri. 8 am. - 5 pm.
Service referral, volunteer referral, agency descriptions, fundraising, agency leadership
Legal HELP Line
Law Access New Mexico
7200 Montgomery Blvd. NE 87109

In Albuquerque call: 998-4LAW (998-4529)
Statewide: 1-800-340-9771
Monday – Friday 9:00 am.- 3:00 pm

Free legal advice, brief services and referrals for low income New Mexicans. Volunteers and donations accepted; call Anita Córdova 944-7167 ext. 110.
Sexual Abuse Survivors Group
1400 Carlisle NE
891-9295 or 891-7910
6:30 pm. Mondays
Victims of Sexual Abuse
All Faiths Family Services
P.O. Box 6573 zip 87197
3001 Trellis NW 87107
345-8938
Support groups for parents at risk of abusing their children. Emphasis on healthy discipline, family communications, self-esteem, and anger management. Free child care at meetings.
Therapy groups for:
  • Victims of sexual abuse (age 4-18),
  • Adults molested as children,
  • Intrafamilial sex offenders,
  • Non-offending parents of sexually abused children.

Sliding fee scale for therapy services.

Domestic Violence Legal Hotline
Center for Civic Values
400 Gold SW 87102
243-2590
1-800-209-3854
TDD 1-800-895-3854
8:30 am. Mon. - Fri.
Free legal advice for victims of domestic violence

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S U B S T A N C E A B U S E

Almas de Amistad
609 Gold Ave SW 87102
242-2840
Outpatient substance abuse recovery program for women. 12 meetings 3 times per week. GED, acupuncture, bible study, and job referrals and assistance as well.
Casa Los Arboles recovery house for men
Health Care for the Homeless
PO Box 25445 87125
344-6738
A long-term (6 - 9 months) 12 bed residential substance abuse recovery program for homeless men. Groups and life skills training for recovery including planning, mediation, budgeting, health education and more.
Villa de Paz transitional housing
Health Care for the Homeless
254-0320
Clean and sober 23-unit transitional living program for homeless men and women with a minimum of three months of recovery prior to residency. Live at Villa de Paz for up to 18 months.
Adult Rehabilitation Program
Salvation Army
shelter: 400 John NE
admin.: 4301 Bryn Mawr NE 87107
242-3112
Six month residential program for men with alcohol and drug related problems. Includes work therapy, counseling, and group sessions. Space for 38 men.
Western Clinical Health Services of New Mexico
4105 Silver St. SE 87108
262-1538
3044 Isleta Blvd. SW 87105
873-4104
Mon., Wed., Thur., Fri., 5 am. - 4 pm.
Tues. 5 am - 12:30 pm. 2 pm. - 4 pm. Sat. 5 am. - 9 am.
Opiate (heroin) and polysubstance abuse treatment, methadone maintenance, physical exams, T.B. screening, HIV testing, counseling, referrals, relapse prevention counseling, case management services.
Turquoise Lodge
Dept. of Health/State Hospital for Detox
6000 Isleta Blvd. SW 87105
841-8978
8-4:30 Admissions
Fee based on sliding income scale.
Relevancy, Inc.
1101 Cardenas NE Suite 101 87110
266-1038
8:00 am. - 5:00 pm. Mon - Fri.
Three month substance abuse program, individual and group sessions. Free for men and women. Abuse issues, women's issues, youth program (gang intervention). Volunteer possibilities.
Project UNITE
247-4230
Programs for families of children (birth to five years old) at risk of exposure to alcohol or other substances.
Milagro
UNM School of Medicine
Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2211 Lomas Blvd. NE 87131
1007 Stanford NE 87106
272-6906
High risk prenatal care and substance abuse counseling to all pregnant women who have been involved with Milagro and who are currently using drugs. Well child clinics and developmental testing til age five. Pediatric medical examinations.
Los Pasos Program
UNM School of Medicine Dept. of Pediatrics

Ambulatory Care Center
2211 Lomas Blvd. NE 87131-5311
272-6846 or 272-5551
An inter-disciplinary, multi-agency service coordination program for infants and families affected by prenatal substance abuse or in danger of abandonment. Primary pediatric care, well-baby clinic, family preservation services, parent training, developmental assessment.
Health Care for the Homeless
Drop-in Center
843-7611
Mon. - Fri. 7 am. - 11:30 am., Sat. and Sun. 9 am. - 12 noon
Women's Drop-in Mon. - Fri. 8 am. - 12 noon
HIV AIDS program. CLA program
Two Worlds Program
All Indian Pueblo
3939 San Pedro NE Suite D zip 87110
884-3820
Mon. - Fri. 8 am. - 5 pm. For adult Native American men and women.
Outpatient rehabilitation drug and alcohol program.
Assessment, prevention education, parenting groups, individual counseling, weekly AA meetings.
Albuquerque Metro Central Intake (AMCI)
2425 Alamo SE 87106
842-1730
Free substance abuse assessments and referrals.
UNM CASAA
(Center on Alcohol, Substance Abuse)
2350 Alamo SE 87106
768-0150
Outpatient care for alcohol and other drug problems, serving adult and adolescents. Detox, pharmacy, medication management, women's program, and outpatient individual, couples, family, and group therapy. On-site child care and pre-school services for CASAA clints as well as play therapy for school aged children.
Sliding fee scale, Medicaid and insurance accepted. Child care days only by appointment.
St. Martin's Hospitality Center
shelter: 1201 Third NW 87125
admin.: P.O. Box 25265 NW 87125
843-9405
Alcohol abuse counseling
All Walks of Life Counseling Group, Inc.
325 Washington SE 87108
254-0075
Chemical dependency counseling based on 12-step program. Therapy services for incest, sexual abuse, domestic violence, stress reduction, divorce, conflict resolution, guilt, self-esteem, couples and alternative lifestyles. Sliding fee scale.
Behavioral Health Network
Kaseman Hospital
8300 Constitution NE 87110
291-2991, 291-2540
Inpatient stabilization and assessment for children ages 4 - 17 or adults. Average stay is a week.
Day treatment for children or adults (average stay is 5 - 10 days
Intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment for adults or adolescents.
Contact Assessment and Referral Services, 291-2555
Narcotics Anonymous
260-9889
Support group to stop using drugs.
Daily meetings.
Women With Addictions
1002 Gold SW 87102
842-0776

Pre-registration required.

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I N C O M E G E N E R A T I O N / J O B S

Alliance Job Service
St. Martin's Hospitality Center
shelter: 1201 Third NW 87125
admin: P.O. Box 25265 NW 87125
843-9797
Mon. - Fri. 8 am. - 2 pm
Day laborer and landscape services
Your-Voice
Hope-Renewal Inc.
123 Vermont NE, 2 blocks west of Wyoming/ ½ block north of Central.
Mailing Address:
Director/Editor Sandra Rice
1112 San Pedro NE #230 zip 87110
255-0962
Email: nmyourvoice@aol.com http://nmyourvoice.0catch.com/home.htm
Pick up times are 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Provides work, housing, clothing, and advocacy to the homeless and at-risk population.

ArtStreet
Health Care for the Homeless
1217 1st Street NW 87102
248-0817

Thur. and Fri. 11 am. - 5 pm.
Create art in a safe and drug-free two-room studio with recycled or donated material under the direction of art therapists
Alliance Job Service
St. Martin's Hospitality Center
shelter: 1201 Third NW 87125
admin: P.O. Box 25265 NW 87125
843-9797
Mon. - Fri. 8 am. - 2 pm
Day laborer and landscape services
From the Heart Foundation
Mailing address: 1921 Walker St. S.E. 87116
Office Address: Lower Level, Suite B-2
300 San Mateo Blvd. NE 87108
256-7664
AHRT2SMILE@AOL.COM
A non-profit business and educational program that helps low income people, homeless people, and welfare recipients to get jobs. Provides computer and literacy training, job placement, special needs assistance, and counseling.
National Indian Youth Council
318 Elm SE 87102
877-7318
Employment and Training Services
Job Corps
1500 Indian School Road NW 87104
Outreach, admissions, and placement, 243-0299, 1-800-992-2992
842-6500
Ages 16-24, U.S. citizens or legal residents, must meet income requirements.
Basic education (GED, technical training), room and board, medical and dental care, work clothes, sports and other recreational activities, job placement assistance, driver's education. Child Development Center also available. Residential and non-residential programs.
Sandra's Closet
Women's Community Association
P.O. Box 25363 zip 87125
e-mail wcoasttdv@swcp.com
247-4219
Dress for Success program
Provides WCA clients with professional clothing for job interviews and permanent employment, along with résumé building and interview skills workshops.
Donations accepted.

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H O U S I N G

Landlord/Tenant Hotline
7200 Montgomery Blvd. NE 87109
In Albuquerque call: 998-4LAW (998-4529)
Statewide: 1-800-340-9771
Free legal advice, brief services, and attorney referral.
Rights, remedies, and obligations concerning landlord/tenant disputes. Landlord and tenant workshops on obligations and responsibilities. Volunteers and donations accepted; call Anita Córdova 944-7167 ext. 110.
HELP Transitional Housing
5101 Copper NE 87108
265-3717
Mon. - Fri. 8 am. - 4:30 pm.
Low income housing.
Transitional Services Inc.
4020 Central Ave. SE 87108
268-5295
fax 268-9967
Provides housing - Long term placement, not emergency. Case management and residential programs. No volunteers or donations.
Behavioral Health Care, Corp.
5001 Lomas Blvd. NE 87110
255-2011
Mental health agency working with Medicaid recipients
Case Management Collaborative
4401 Silver SE Suite B 87108
255-8446
Case management involving service planning, coordination with collaborating service providers, advocacy and monitoring of services.
Women's Housing Coalition
3005 San Pedro NE 87110
884-8856
Provides two year transitional housing for single women with children while they work or go to school. Apartments are two bedrooms, so women with more than two children are encouraged to find alternate housing. No child care.
Bridges Supportive Housing
Barrett Foundation
246-0944, ask for Amy
info@BarrettFoundation.org
Supportive housing services available to qualified individuals (single women and women with children) for a period not to exceed 24 months. Residents are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week and rent is based on 30% of income.
Casa Milagro
Barrett Foundation
883-8870
info@BarrettFoundation.org
Transitional housing for homeless women with a history of psychiatric disabilities; case management, maximum stay is 18 months. Women must be 40 years old or older.
Pathways
Women's Community Association
P.O. Box 25363 zip 87125
e-mail wcoasttdv@swcp.com
247-4219
1-800-773-3645
Transitional housing program for victims of domestic violence. Assistance in acquiring permanent housing.
Albuquerque Housing Authority/
City of Albuquerque Housing Division

1840 University Blvd. SE 87106
764-3900 or 764-3920
Assistance for low income people, elderly, and people with disabilities.
Need to prove residency and provide address.
Help qualified families make essential repairs to privately owned homes.
Low interest loans or grants are available.
Bernalillo County Housing Department
620 Lomas NW 87102
764-6800
e-mail housing@bernco.gov
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Affordable housing assistance
Senior Information and Referral Center
714 7th St. SW 87102
764-6400
Information on different housing and shelter options for people 60 and over. Accept donations for house retrofitting and house repair programs
Neighborhood Housing Services
P.O. Box 7476 zip 87194
914 Lomas NW 87102
243-5511
Helps low to moderate income people obtain mortgages to buy houses. Also enables downtown homeowners to rehabilitate their houses through loans and home ownership classes.
Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity
3501 Campus Blvd. NE 87106
265-0057
9 am. - 4 pm. Mon. - Fri.
Provide housing for low-income families - must make mortgage payments.
All new houses; no renovations.
Home New Mexico
608 17th NW zip 87104
247-2430
elenagonz@aol.com
Helps New Mexicans with disabilities become home owners.

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A G E N C Y T H R I F T S T O R E S

St. Martin's Thrift Store
3015 Monte Vista NE 87106
266-1124
Furniture Consignment. Donations accepted
Salvation Army Thrift Store
411 Broadway Blvd. SE 87102
765-5395
4501 Silver SE 87108
254-1778
Two locations. Free pick up of donations, call 243-6170
Barrett House Attic Thrift Stores(Barrett Foundation)
4308 Lomas Blvd. NE 87110 (Lomas Shopping Center by Wolfe's Bagels)
262-1073
Barrett House Attic at Old Town
2116 Central NW 87104 (Old Town Shopping Center, just west of the Walgreens at Rio Grande and Central)
248-0220
BarrettFdn@aol.com
For new and used bargains galore! All proceeds go to provide services for homeless women and children. Mention the ad in the UNM Yellow Pages and get discounts off purchases.
Family Mart Clothes and More (Albuquerque Rescue Mission)
1331 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE 87112-4462
298-8338
9 am. to 5 pm. Mon. - Sat
Clothing, Housewares, Furniture, Senior Discounts
Family Thrift Center/Vietnam Veterans Donation Center
1201-B Juan Tabo Blvd. NE 87112-5704
275-3323
9 am. - 6 pm. Mon. - Sat.
Thur. 9 am. - 7 pm. Sun. 10 am - 4 pm.
Books, Furniture, Toys, TV's, Jewelry, Household Items
Joy Junction Thrift Shoppe
113 Rio Bravo Blvd. SE 87105
873-8372
600 Louisiana SE 87108
265-8278
Two locations
St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Stores
General Store
714 4th SW 87102
242-3434
Warehouse and Store
1598 Five Points Rd. SW 87105
247-1859
Clothing, furniture, household items, donation
Pick-up Service
Women's Community Association
Second Chances
5801 Edith Blvd. NE
341-2251
Employs WCA clients. Open space available for arts and crafters to sell goods.

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O T H E R

Financial Assistance

Echo Inc.
1301 Broadway NE 87102
242-6777
Emergency Food, Emergency Rent Loan
Good Neighbor Fund
Salvation Army
shelter: 400 John NE
admin: 4301 Bryn Mawr NE 87107
242-1416
Heating and utility bills assistance during the winter.
Baptist Neighborhood Center (Food bank)
247-2552
Food for residents living in zip codes 87102, 87109, and 87106. Must have a kitchen to cook food. Volunteers accepted.
Roadrunner Food Bank
4019 Edith NE 247-2552
8 am. - 12 noon, 1 pm. - 3:30 pm. Closed the 1st and 15th of each month; last day of the month closes at 2:30 pm.
Food for agencies serving the homeless.
Pennies for the Homeless
Joseph Saavedra
11th St. 1100 Lomas NW zip: 87102
Since 1993, educates students, professionals and the public about homelessness while raising money for shelters, meal centers, and day care.
The Storehouse
106 Broadway SE 87102
842-6491
9 am. - 11 am. Mon. - Fri.
Clothing, Houseware, Food Referral
New Mexico State Dept. of Human Services
1-800-432-6217
8 am. - 12 noon, 1 pm - 5 pm. Mon. - Fri.
Information and referrals for shelters, soup kitchens, counseling, Food Stamps, Welfare and Medicaid.
Homeless Crisis Hotline, 1-800-432-6217 ext. 7267
Social Security Administration
1816 Carlisle NE 87110
262-6694
1-800-772-1213
9 am. - 4 pm, Mon - Fri.
Obtain or replace Social Security card, process claims, Medicare eligibility information.
Department of Veteran's Affairs
800-827-1000
Benefits Information and Assistance
General Assistance
768-5500
Headstart (Children's Program), commodities, winterization
St. Vincent de Paul Society
714 4th St. SW 87102
242-2989
Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 11:30 am, 1 pm. - 2:30 pm.
Once a month clothing exchange.

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Transportation

Sun Tran Bus Service
601 Yale Blvd. SE 87106
843-9200
7 am- 5 pm. Mon. - Fri.
Bus schedules, monthly pass information
Sun Van Bus Service
601 Yale Blvd. SE 87106
764-6165
7 am- 5 pm. Mon. - Fri.
Curb-to-curb service to and from any address in Albuquerque and parts of Bernalillo County for mobility-impaired residents or visitors.
$1.50 each way.
Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs
848-1355 or 848-1356
Rides for seniors.
American Cancer Society
260-2105
Cancer-related only.
Disabled American Veterans
256-2821
Veterans only.
Martineztown House of Neighborly Service
848-1395
Martineztown residents only.
Traveler's Aid
St. Martin's Hospitality Center
shelter: 1201 Third NW
admin: P.O. Box 25265, zip code 87125
843-9405 (shelter)
766-6876 (office)
Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 12 pm
Bus ticket and automobile aid for the stranded homeless in transit to other destinations. Situation is verified before travel aid given.
N. M. Motor Vehicle Division
1-888-683-4636
Call for hours and location information. Driver's license and identification card application and renewal.

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Legal Assistance

Public Defender's Office
505 Central Ave. NW 87102
841-5100
State of New Mexico's Legal Aid
Legal Aid Society
121 Tijeras Ave. NE 87102
243-7871
8:30 am. - 5 pm. Mon. - Fri.
Help with housing law and denial of benefits such as: unemployment, food stamps, SSI, cash aid, Medicaid.
Also landlord/tenant problems such as being locked out of motels and apartments
Landlord/Tenant Hotline
Law Access New Mexico
7200 Montgomery Blvd. NE 87109
In Albuquerque call: 998-4LAW (998-4529)
Statewide: 1-800-340-9771
Monday – Friday 9:00 am. - 3:00 pm
Free legal advice, brief services and referrals for low income New Mexicans. Volunteers and donations accepted; call Anita Córdova 944-7167 ext. 110.

Self-Help Law Center
POB 68055 zip 87193
(888) 666-9953
info@atps.com

Do-it-yourself legal kits for no-fault divorce, child support enforcement, tenant legal rights, bankruptcy, credit repair, wills, and small claims court.
Disability Law Center
1821 Carlisle NE 87110
265-1000
Legal advice on SSI and disability issues.
Albuquerque Border City Project (ABC)
P.O. Box 2121 zip 87103
115 Second Street, SW zip 87102
766-5404
Provides brief legal advice and orientation to low income families regarding immigration issues.
Immigration Services
Catholic Charities
2010 Bridge Ave SW 87105
247-0442
Legal services focussing on reuniting families separated under immigration law, legal education, and citizenship promotion.
Document translation, fingerprinting, photograph services, legal case management, advocacy and representation.
Domestic Violence Legal Hotline
Center for Civic Values
400 Gold SW 87102
243-2590
1-800-209-3854
TDD 1-800-895-3854
8:30 am. Mon. - Fri.
Free legal advice for victims of domestic violence

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Volunteer Referral

United Way
302 8th NW
P.O. Box 1767 87103
247-3671
Service referral, volunteer referral, agency descriptions, fundraising, agency leadership
UNM Volunteer Service Coalition
Student Union Bldg. Rm. 105 Box 47
242-3779 or 232-2679
Information on volunteering, schedules, and projects. Serves as connecting agency between UNM and the greater Albuquerque community.
New Mexico Public Interest Research Group
SUB Room 90 87131
277-2757
E-mail: nmpirg@unm.edu
Informs the UNM community about hunger and homelessness issues; among several others has a state political focus.
Conducts annual food drive.
Senior Volunteer Opportunities
Department of Senior Affairs
City of Albuquerque
714 Seventh Street SW 87102
764-1612
Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Foster grandparents, Senior companion program, Volunteer time exchange
CityLine
311
City services and information

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