Several local organizations offer shelters or help getting housing. Some also help people pay utilities bills.
- S.P.I.N. Supporting People In Need – Shelter
spinhousingnm.org, 7th St/Gold, 575-956-6131 - El Refugio – Shelter
eridv.org, 800 S. Robert Street, 575-538-2125 - Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas, 575-388-5071
- Housing Authority, 2545 N. Silver St, 575-388-1974
- Income Support Division, 3088 32nd Street Bypass, 575-538-2948
- St. Francis Associates, 1303 N. Florida St, 575-388-4933
- St. Vincent Society, 420 W. Market St, 575-538-9373
- First Presbyterian Church, 1915 Swan St, 575-538-3513
Rental assistance, mortgage assistance, and utilities assistance may also be available via the New Mexico Home Fund: nmhomefund.org
The Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico offers trained community navigators who aid in eviction prevention, mediation between landlords and tenants, and access to New Mexico ERA (Emergency Rental Assistance) program, and many other case managed tools related to keeping families in their homes. They can help find resources to pay for housing, and more.
Program details: https://www.caasnm.org/housing-stability/
To apply, go to caasnm.org and click Request Services or call CAASNM at 575-527-8799 and ask for the Housing Program.