Legal
If you are in danger now, call 911
You can talk with an advocate any time. It is free and private, and they can help you make a safety plan.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233
- 911Emergency
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall 988
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineText 988
If someone checks your phone, use a private window or a safer device.
Ask about it
If it is safe to type, tell us what is going on. Use a private browser window on a device the other person cannot check.
Programs in New Mexico
New Mexico programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
New Mexico Health Care Authority
Child Support Services
Child Support Services helps parents establish and enforce child support orders.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department
Domestic Violence Services
The state connects people affected by domestic violence with services and local support providers.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Free legal help in New Mexico
Legal aid groups funded by the Legal Services Corporation give free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, to people with low incomes.
- DNA-Peoples Legal Services, Inc.
Serves San Juan County
Call 928-871-4151Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- New Mexico Legal Aid
Serves Bernalillo County, Catron County, Chaves County, Cibola County, Colfax County, Curry County, De Baca County, Doña Ana County and 24 more
Call 833-545-4357Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Talk to a person
- NM211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988