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Local offices in Albuquerque
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Human services · City office
John Marshall Health & Social Services Center
1500 Walter SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Food, clothing, rent and utility helpResidents in the center's service area can ask about emergency food, clothing, rent, and utility help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
State office
New Mexico Income Support Division, Northwest Albuquerque
1041 Lamberton Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for food, health coverage, and cash assistance at this field office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
New Mexico Income Support Division, Southwest Albuquerque
3280 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for food, health coverage, and cash assistance at this field office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Human services · City office
Health, Housing & Homelessness Department
1 Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Housing and homelessness supportFind city housing, homelessness, and shelter support through this department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Human services · City office
Alamosa Health & Social Services Center
6900 Gonzales SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Help here
- Food, rent and utility helpResidents can contact the center about emergency food, rent, and utility help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Human services · City office
Dede Feldman Los Griegos Health & Social Services Center
1231 Candelaria NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Help here
- Food, rent and utility helpResidents can contact the center about emergency food, rent, and utility help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Human services · City office
Ruth M. Adams Health & Social Services Center
7525 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Help here
- Food, rent and utility helpResidents can contact the center about emergency food, rent, and utility help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Albuquerque Housing Authority
1840 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersResidents can check housing programs and apply when a waiting list is open.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on abqha.org
Local office · City office
Office of Civil Rights
City Hall, 4th Floor, 1 Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Discrimination information and complaintsResidents can get information about discrimination in housing, jobs, and public places.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Human services · City office
Youth & Family Services Department
1 Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Youth and family programsFamilies can find youth programs, early childhood programs, and community centers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Older adults · City office
Department of Senior Affairs
1 Civic Plaza NW, 6th Floor, Room 6007, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Senior services and informationAdults 60 and older can ask about meals, transportation, in-home help, and case management.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Child support · State office
New Mexico Child Support Services, Albuquerque North Office
3900 Masthead NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can ask for help with child support services at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Child support · State office
New Mexico Child Support Services, Albuquerque South Office
1015 Tijeras NW, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can ask for help with child support services at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
New Mexico Income Support Division, Institutional Care and Waiver Unit
1711 Randolph Road SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Help here
- Institutional care and waiver benefitsPeople can contact this unit about institutional care and waiver services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Local office · City office
311 Community Contact Center
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall 311 for non-emergency city information or to report an issue.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Immigrant services · City office
Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs
City Hall, 4th Floor, 1 Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Immigrant and refugee informationImmigrants and refugees can find city information and local service referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Jobs and training · State office
New Mexico Workforce Connection, Albuquerque
501 Mountain Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Employment and training servicesThe job center helps residents find work, training, and unemployment resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.state.nm.us
State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Eagle Vista
9651 Eagle Ranch Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesResidents can get driver licensing and other motor vehicle services at this state office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Montgomery Plaza
4575 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite G190, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesResidents can get driver licensing and other motor vehicle services at this state office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Rio Bravo
3211 Coors Blvd. SW, Suites D10 and D11, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesResidents can get driver licensing and other motor vehicle services at this state office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Sandia Vista
11500 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite F1, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesResidents can get driver licensing and other motor vehicle services at this state office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
Library · Regional office
Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County
Help here
- Public library servicesThe library system provides books, digital resources, computers, and programs for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on abqlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Office of Neighborhood Coordination
1 Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Neighborhood association informationResidents can find their neighborhood association and learn how to take part in local meetings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Local office · City office
ABQ RIDE Customer Service Center
100 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Public transit and paratransit helpRiders can get bus trip-planning help and information about Sun Van paratransit service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Department
1801 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Parks, recreation and aquaticsResidents can find city parks, recreation programs, pools, and reduced admission rates for some groups.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cabq.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Albuquerque
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Roadrunner Food Bank
5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
New Mexico Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
HELP-New Mexico
2101 Mountain Road NW, Ste. A, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bernalillo County
Albuquerque is in Bernalillo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Child Support Services Division, Albuquerque North Field Office
3900 Masthead NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps establish, collect, and enforce child support orders.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Child support · State office
Child Support Services Division, Albuquerque South Field Office
1015 Tijeras Ave. NW, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps establish, collect, and enforce child support orders.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
Income Support Division Northwest Albuquerque Field Office
1041 Lamberton Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, utility, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
Income Support Division Southwest Albuquerque Field Office
3280 Bridge Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, utility, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
Income Support Division Northeast Albuquerque Field Office
4330 Cutler Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, utility, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
Income Support Division Southeast Albuquerque Field Office
1711 Randolph Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, utility, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
New Mexico programs by kind of help
These are run by New Mexico and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- New Mexico 211
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