Other Resources

There are many resources available to help seniors.  In addition to those available through the other sections of our Information Library, we’ve included many links to other organizations below.

Administration for Community Living’s Eldercare Locator

The Eldercare Locator can connect you to trustworthy services for older adults and their families in local communities.  From transportation and housing options to financial and legal assistance, the Eldercare Locator can point you in the right direction. Eldercare Locator’s phone number is 1-800-677-1116 and their website address is https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspxName Change Forms and Instructions for 2nd and 13th Judicial District Courts:(Please make sure your pop up blocker allows you to open these forms)

Probate Court: https://www.bernco.gov/probate-court/

Here is the link to the 2nd JDC’s forms: https://seconddistrict.nmcourts.gov/self-representation/civil-law/name-change/

Here is the link to the 13th JDC’s forms: https://thirteenthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/forms-files/name-change/

NM Aging & Long-Term Services Department https://aging.nm.gov/

Income Support

• https://www.hca.nm.gov/about_the_department/income_support_division/ – New Mexico State financial assistance that can help with everything from energy bills to food to general assistance for qualified people.  https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/lookingforinformation/income-support-division/
• Social Security Administration – The official website of the Social Security Administration
• LongTermCare.gov – This site helps people understand and plan for long-term care

Housing

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Offers information to help seniors stay in their home or find a housing setup that meets their needs.  Also includes information to help seniors avoid predatory lending and other scams.

Protective Services

• NM Adult Protective Services Division – Recourse for seniors who may be abused, exploited or neglected. https://aging.nm.gov/protecting-adults 

Legal

• lawhelpnewmexico.org - A guide to legal information and free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors. Provides information on how to contact programs offering legal assistance in New Mexico.
• American Bar Association - ABA Commission on Law and Aging Resources.
• https://www.sbnm.org/For-Public/I-Need-a-Lawyer/Online-Bar-Directory - The State Bar of New Mexico’s directory of attorneys.

• New Mexico Courts Page on Adult Guardianship & Conservatorship https://adultguardianship.nmcourts.gov/

   

• New Mexico Statutes Annotated https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/nav_date.do

Local Offices

• This page lists the addresses of New Mexico Courts and Government Offices