Healthcare, Financial, Housing, Food and Legal Resources

Financial Resources

Los Alamos County Utility Assistance Program

The purpose of the UAP is to provide assistance to qualified low income residential customers of the Utility during the periods of October 1st through March 31st, or year-round for citizens over age 65 or account holders qualified through the Social Security Administration for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or one-time assistance to account holders who demonstrate need due to unforeseen and unusual circumstances. Phone number (505) 662-8333

2-1-1 of Northern New Mexico

Resources provided by the United Way of NNM and Self Help, Inc.

Self Help, Inc.
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting those in need and developing self-reliance in Northern New Mexico. (505) 662-4666

LA Cares

Provides Los Alamos County Residents who are experiencing a hardship monthly food distribution, emergency food boxes, and emergency assistance with rent and utilities. (505) 661-8015

Social Security

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP assists eligible persons and families with their heating and cooling costs

Food Resources

Mobile Food Pantry Is a food distribution program that serves low-income residents on the 4th Friday of each month, except when dates conflict with holidays.
Santa Fe Food Depot's Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church parking lot.
700 Canyon Road, Los Alamos
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Health Care Assistance Program 

On November 29, 2016, Los Alamos County Council adopted the Health Care Assistance Program (HCAP) for behavioral health services. Learn more about who qualifies for HCAP, what it covers and how to apply.  

Yes New Mexico Medicaid Program

YES is a quick and easy way for people in New Mexico to sign up for Centennial Care, the state's Medicaid Program.

New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange

The New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange (NMHIX) was created to help you access Affordable Care Act insurance if you do not qualify for Medicaid.

Housing Resources

Section 8 Housing (Housing Choice Voucher Program)

Los Alamos County partners with Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority - Espanola Office for Section 8 assistance. Housing specialist Christine Archuleta is in Los Alamos twice monthly on Wednesdays to provide assistance to Los Alamos residents regarding the Los Alamos County Housing Choice Voucher Program.  View the calendar for the dates, times, locations and walk-in and scheduling information.

View 2024 calendar(PDF, 210KB)

If you need to submit documentation or an application you may do so, via email, fax, mail or by our drop box.

Attention: Christine Archuleta

Email: christinea@sfcha.com

Phone: 505-753-3897

Fax Number: 505-753-5364

Mailing: SFCHA-Espanola Office P.O. Box 1307 Espanola, NM 87532

Physical Address: 136 Calle De Pajarito, Espanola, NM 87532

A starting point for those seeking an apartment rental in Los Alamos or White Rock, as compiled by local area agencies and various property owners and managers. This list is subject to change without notice at any time, and vacancies cannot be guaranteed.

Legal Resources

The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is a free, statewide helpline for New Mexico residents age 55 and older. The program does not have any income restrictions. It is a joint project of the New Mexico state Bar Foundation and the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department. 

LREP helps with:

• Debt problems/Bankruptcy
• Employment issues
• Guardianship
• Medicare
• Social Disability
• and MORE...

Hotline phone number: 1-800-876-6657

New Mexico Legal Aid provides free legal aid in New Mexico.  Services include: Economic Security, Housing Law, Low Income Tax Payer Clinic, Native American Program, Safe2bu, Veterans Law, Victims Services, Family Law, and Volunteer Attorney Program. 

Phone:  1-833-LGL-HELP (1-833-545-4357)

Los Alamos Mental Health Access Project
To assist the community of Los Alamos in accessing mental health care and connecting to emotional well being.

CHESS HEALTH
No matter your path, we’re here to support you on your journey to recovery. Through the Connections app, you can connect with others, day or night, 24/7. Whether you’re looking for a friendly sounding board from peers, seeking guidance from a peer recovery support specialist, attending virtual support meetings, tracking your goals, or staying in touch with your provider, you can do it through the Connections app. When you’re ready, you can even help others by sharing your experiences, strength, and hope.

English Flyer(PDF, 1MB)
Spanish Flyer(PDF, 9MB)

New Mexico Crisis & Access Line/Linea De Crisis Y Acceso

1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474)
1-855-466-7100 (WARM LINE)

Los Alamos Family Council
Affordable behavioral health services for individuals and families including, but not limited to substance abuse programs, DWI school, and employee assistance programs.

Veterans Crisis Line

1-800-273-8755

Department of Veterans Affairs
Make the Connection - connects Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with mental health information, local resources, and Veterans' inspiring stories of recovery. Visitors can learn about the signs of mental health conditions or substance abuse problems, and find sources of support. This site is free and accessible to everyone.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
- Videos of real stories

Mesa Vista Wellness
Holistic Health for New Mexico - personal growth through mind, body and spirit for individuals and families.

Live Another Day
Mental health and substance abuse resource page. Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance abuse resources.

Detox Local
A resource that features information regarding mental health and substance abuse and detox facilities across the United States.