Guide to Community Resources

(updated July 2023)

Guide to Community Resources

Finding balance between life and school can be difficult; we want you to
have the resources you need to succeed.
This document serves as a guide to community-based services most used
by students.
Do you have questions? Recommendations? Updates? Do you want to
know more about resources for students?
Please contact:
Cami Hartman, Student Resource Navigator
575-737-3697 or [email protected] or visit room# 200 Fred Peralta Hall
(next to UNMT Lobo Food Pantry)

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Table of Contents

Clothing page 4
Counseling Services pages 5-6
Crisis Lines pages 7-8
Financial Assistance pages 9-11
Food pages 12-14
Housing (Emergency/Low income) page 15
Immigrant/Refugee services page 16
Internet/Phone page 17
Legal support page 18
LGBTQ resources page 19
Medical page 20-22
Parenting page 23-26
Substance/Recovery page 27-29
Textbooks page 30
Transportation page 31
Veteran resources page 32-33

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Clothing
The Giving Tree
Clothing, household items, diapers, emergency food Wed-Fri 12:30-2:30
1128 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Ste C (Behind Subway) Taos, NM
505-980-3387
givingtreetaos.com
[email protected]

Community Against Violence (CAV) Thrift store

Clothing voucher for any individual experiencing homelessness/hardship
1509 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM
575-751-4824
https://taoscav.org

St. James Episcopal Church

Help with clothing, Household items
208 Camino de Santiago, Taos, NM
575-758-2790
http://www.stjamestaos.com

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Counseling Services
The following accept Medicaid/Medicare, private insurance and/or
have a sliding scale option for individuals who are uninsured or have
low income:
Taos Behavioral Health-Offer in person and online counseling support for
individuals, couples, families or groups. 575-758-4297
https://taosbehavioralhealth.org/
Teambuilders Behavioral Health-Offer in person and online counseling
for children, adolescents, adults and families. 575-751-7037
http://teambuilders.org/
Embudo Questa Health Center-PMS Offers Behavioral/Medical/Dental
health support for individuals and families, also offer Medically Assisted
Therapy (M.A.T.) services 575-586-0315
https://www.pmsnm.org/locations/questa-health-center/
El Centro Family Health-Offers Medical/Behavioral health support in
Taos, Penasco and Embudo 575-758-3601 https://ecfh.org/

The following accept Medicaid/Medicare and/or private insurance:

Pinwheel Healing Center-Offers Individual, group and family therapy,
Intensive Outpatient therapy, Medically Assisted Therapy (M.A.T) 505-715-
4610 https://www.pinwheelhealing.com/
Lancer Health Group-Offers E-counseling for individuals, families and
groups, Psychiatry and Medication Assisted Treatment and crisis
intervention. 505-808-5576 https://lancerhealthgroup.com/
Krossroads Integrative Health and Recovery-Offers online counseling
services (generally no waiting list). 505-273-4668 https://krossroadsnm.org/
UNM main campus Student Health and Counseling (SHAC)-Offers
online individual therapy for UNM Taos students for $107 per semester
plus a co-pay 505-277-3136 https://shac.unm.edu/services/mental-
health/index.html
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The following services are free:

UNM LGBTQ Resource Center: Call 505-277-LGBT (5428) We are

committed to serving our UNM community by providing education,
advocacy, and support through our events, trainings, and student groups.
The LGBTQ Resource Center was founded in 2010 by students, staff,
faculty, and community members to create a space where our LGBTQQIA
community can not only survive, but thrive.

Manzanita Counseling Training Clinic by the UNM Counselor Education

Program at main campus-Offers free online counseling during Fall and
Spring semesters for UNM Taos students. 505-277-7311
https://coehs.unm.edu/departments-programs/ifce/counselor-
education/manzanita-counseling-center.html

UNM Women’s Resource Center Counseling Program-Offers telehealth

counseling services with upper level graduate students in the final stages of
their training in the UNM Counselor Education Program. 505-277-3716
https://mentalhealth.unm.edu/resources/womens-resource-center.html

Taos Picuris Indian Health Service- Behavioral Health, Medical/Dental

(free to enrolled tribal members) 575-758-6900
https://www.ihs.gov/albuquerque/healthcarefacilities/taospicuris/
Golden Willow Retreat Center-offering free online grief support groups
M-Th and Sat. No appointment needed.
https://www.goldenwillowretreat.org/
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)-Offers an online platform in skill
development and educational needs in well-being and behavioral health.
https://shac.unm.edu/services/mental-health/index.html

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Crisis Lines
In case of immediate emergency call 911 or visit the nearest
emergency room.
NM Crisis line 24/7 855-662-7474 (1-855-NMCRISIS)I You can find help
24 hours a day, seven days a week for any kind of emotional crisis, mental
health or substance use concern.
NM Crisis and Access line also offers a Peer-to-Peer Warm line-Call or
text 1-855-466-7100 to connect with a peer.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988. Available for those who are
experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about someone
else who might need support. Callers can connect with a trained crisis
counselor for free, confidential support 24/7/365.

Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. 24/7. Connect
with a trained counselor for support during crisis.

AGORA Crisis Center 505-277-3013 (Helpline hours 6:00am-midnight

(based on availability of volunteers). As trained crisis hotline specialists,
our volunteers are ready to provide compassionate, non-judgemental help
for anyone in need of emotional support. Anyone is welcome to use our
service, and you do not need to be “in crisis” to call or chat with us.

Crisis lines for Veterans:

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 800-273-8255 or text 838255 – Offers

confidential crisis support. Responders are specially trained to work with
Veterans and their loved ones. Available 24/7.

Lifeline for Vets: Call 888-777-4443. Provided by the National Veterans

Foundation. Offers crisis management and support for veterans in need.

Homelessness Hotline: 877-424-3838. A crisis line for veterans who are

currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Family
members and supporters of veterans at risk can also call.

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LGBTQ Crisis lines:

The Trevor Project: This organization provides confidential support for

LGBTQ+ youth in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

TrevorLifeline 866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386): Crisis

intervention and suicide prevention phone service available
24/7/365

TrevorChat: Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor

counselor, available 24/7. Access via computer.

TrevorText – Text START to 678-678: Confidential text messaging

with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365. Standard messaging
rates may apply.

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428) Connects older

members of the LGBTQ community with friendly, helpful responders.
Confidential support and crisis response available 24/7.

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860. This grassroots hotline provides direct

emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. It offers peer
support for trans individuals given by trans individuals. The lifeline is
available daily 7am-1am PST. Volunteers may be available during off
hours.

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Financial Assistance
Emergency funds available for UNM Taos students contact Cami
Hartman, Student Resource Navigator [email protected]
575-737-3697

Financial aid/scholarship support contact the financial aid department:

[email protected]
Crystal Martinez, Financial aid officer [email protected] 575-737-6220
Sara Fernandez, Financial aid officer [email protected] 575-737-6217

HELP NM-Depending on grant availability, the Office of Economic

Opportunity (OEE) provides services to individuals and families, youth,
veterans, migrant and seasonal farm workers and seniors. Our priority is to
provide general services related to economic security for employability,
attaining educational goals, and income management. OEE also provides
services that support family well-being through housing, health, and
nutrition to help families in crisis.
106 Gusdorf Pl, Taos, NM
505-437-1327
https://helpnm.com/

Self Help Inc. Each year, through grants and private and public
contributions, our organization is able to support those who need help
most, during emergencies or in the quest to become economically self-
sufficient. Self Help is a member of United Way of Northern New Mexico
Serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties.
2390 North rd Los Alamos, NM
505-662-4666
https://selfhelpla.org/

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Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S.N.A.P) at
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

Apply for heating/cooling assistance with LIHEAP

https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/LHP-602-
LIHEAP-Application-Revised-83116_fillable.pdf

Apply for Medicaid/Medicare/Health insurance on the Health Exchange

or for assistance applying for SNAP and other benefits (LIHEAP,
Medicaid/Medicare/Health Insurance on the Health Exchange) call Theresa
Noedel, Benefit Navigation Coordinator at Holy Cross Medical Center 575-
751-8939 Email: [email protected]

Support for renters facing eviction: NM Eviction Prevention

https://www.nmevictionprevention.com/

Home owner assistance fund- The New Mexico Homeowner Assistance

Fund (HAF) program will provide housing grants to income-eligible
households experiencing financial hardship associated with the COVID-19
health crisis. These grants are to fund mortgage payments, taxes, and
insurance up to $20,000 per household, to maintain housing and/or to
reduce housing cost delinquency.
https://housingnm.org/new-mexico-homeowner-assistance-fund

Help paying for phone service-Lifeline is an FCC program that helps

make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers.
Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on qualifying monthly telephone
service, broadband Internet service, or bundled voice-broadband packages
purchased from participating wireline or wireless providers. The discount
helps ensure that low-income consumers can afford 21st century broadband
and the access it provides to jobs, healthcare, and educational resources.
https://www.fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers

Help paying for internet services- The Affordable Connectivity

Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can
afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The
benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service

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Financial Assistance continued
for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on
qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time
discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet
from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than
$50 toward the purchase price.
https://www.fcc.gov/acp

File taxes to apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low-
to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify,
you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe – and maybe increase
your refund. https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-
income-tax-credit-eitc

Apply for the child tax credit by filing taxes (even if you don’t earn
enough to file taxes) The child tax credit is a federal tax benefit that plays
an important role in providing financial support for American taxpayers with
children. People with kids under the age of 17 may be eligible to claim a tax
credit of up to $2,000 per qualifying dependent when they file their 2022 tax
returns in 2023. $1,500 of that credit may be refundable.
https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/does-my-childdependent-qualify-for-the-child-
tax-credit-or-the-credit-for-other-dependents

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Food
Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S.N.A.P) at
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
or for assistance applying for SNAP and other benefits (LIHEAP,
Medicaid/Medicare/Health Insurance on the Health Exchange) call Theresa
Noedel, Benefit Navigation Coordinator at Holy Cross Medical Center 575-
751-8939 Email: [email protected]

If you are pregnant or have children 5yrs or younger-apply for food

assistance with the NM Women, Infant, and children (WIC) office in the
Taos Public Health Office
1400 Weimer rd, Taos, NM 87571
575-758-1078
https://www.nmwic.org/

Food Pantries
UNM-Taos Lobo Food Pantry
Cabinets in front of Fred Peralta Hall (art building on Klauer campus) and at
Rio Grande Hall (ask Barb where it is if have difficulty finding it). Free for
students and family of students. Open everyday/night except for school
breaks.

Shared Table/Food Distribution

Food distribution 2nd and 4th Wednesdays/ month 9:30-11:30am at El
Pueblito Methodist Church 1309 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM
575-758-2790
& from 1:30-3:00pm at the Talpa Community Center 3 Archuleta Rd,
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
575-751-1014

La Jicarita Food Basket

Penasco Community Center
14136 NM-75, Peñasco, NM 87553
2nd and last Wednesday of the month 9:00 am.
505-480-3846
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North Central Food Pantry (Questa) (Next to Ancianos)
Food distribution 2nd and 4th Friday from 9am-12pm
Must fill out registration form and stay in car for food delivery to your trunk
of your vehicle
Contact: [email protected] or Jeannie Masters 575-586-0486
https://www.ncfpquesta.com/

Our Lady of Guadualupe Food Pantry

Our lady of Guadalupe Church
205 Don Fernando St Taos, NM 87571
2nd and 4th Thursday of every month 9am-11:30am
(575)758-9208
https://www.ologtaos.com/

St. James Episcopal Church/food pantry

Food distribution every Thursday 12:30-4:00
208 Camino de Santiago, Taos, NM
575-758-2790
http://www.stjamestaos.com

The Giving Tree

Food distribution the last Wednesday of the month 12:00-3:00pm
Emergency Food Wed-Fri 12:30-2:30
1128 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Ste C (Behind Subway) Taos, NM
505-980-3387 givingtreetaos.com
[email protected]

Lil Food Pantries around town sponsored by Taos Immigrant Allies.

Locations include: Gusdorf Park by bench. Fred Baca Park under tree in
front parking lot, Rio Lucero Road across from #118, Mariposa Road just
off Kit Carson, Civic Plaza - in front of Bataan Hall, In Front of First Pres.
Church, Vigil Trailer Park under Taosnet sign, Straight Arrow Road -at start
by mailboxes, Arroyo Seco behind the Church.

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Food continued/Prepared Meals
Ancianos Senior Center
Free lunch for people over 60 ($1.50 donation optional)
601 Lovato Place, Taos, NM
575-758-4091
http://www.taoscounty.org › Senior-Services

Taos Men’s Shelter

Evening meal every day for men and women at 6:00pm
220 Albright Street, Taos, NM
575-779-9198
https://www.taosmensshelter.org/

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Housing (Emergency/Low Income)
DreamTree Project offers emergency and transitional housing for youth
16-24yrs. DreamTree Project is also coordinating temporary shelter stay
and/or hotel/housing vouchers for adults and/or adults with children.
128 La Posta rd
575-758-9595
https://www.dreamtreeproject.org/

Community Against Violence addressing the needs of victims of

domestic violence/assault with emergency shelter and transitional housing
support.
945 Salazar rd, Taos, NM
575-758-8082
https://taoscav.org/

Taos Men’s Shelter

220 Albright st. Taos, NM
575-779-9198
https://www.taosmensshelter.org/

Low income/Subsidized Housing

Mariposa Apartments, 201 Mariposa Pl, 575-751-0910
Tierra Montosa, 750 Gusdorf Rd, 575-758-0471
El Cerrito Apartments, 250 Paseo del Canon E, 575-751-1892
Loma Parda, 1200 Camino de la Cruz, 575-758-4400
Ochenta Housing, 120 Herdner Rd, 575-770-7829
Cielo Azul, 400 Wiemer Road #23, 575-751-9582
Bella Vista Apartments, 110 Otono Rd, 575-751-1017

Support for renters facing eviction: NM Eviction Prevention

https://www.nmevictionprevention.com/

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Immigrant and Refugee Support

Las Cumbres Community Services-Sanctuario de Corazon

free immigrant and refugee support (including legal support)
Jose Gonzales at 575-779-9119
https://www.lascumbres-nm.org/immigrant-refugee-services
Taos Immigrant Allies- To support immigrant families educationally,
financially, and emotionally, and educate our community on immigration
issues to become a more supportive, integrated, and prosperous Taos
community. https://www.taosimmigrantallies.org/

Other resources available for undocumented students through UNM

main campus
https://undocumented.unm.edu/resources/community-resources.html

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Internet/Phone

UNM-Taos Library-loans internet hot spots and laptops to students (when

available). UNM Taos library can also provide a list of free wifi access sites
around Taos County. Call 575-737-6242 or visit UNM Taos Klauer campus
in the Pathways building.

Help paying for phone service-Lifeline is an FCC program that helps

make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers.
Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on qualifying monthly telephone
service, broadband Internet service, or bundled voice-broadband packages
purchased from participating wireline or wireless providers. The discount
helps ensure that low-income consumers can afford 21st century broadband
and the access it provides to jobs, healthcare, and educational resources.
https://www.fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers

Help paying for internet services- The Affordable Connectivity

Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can
afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The
benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service
for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on
qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time
discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet
from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than
$50 toward the purchase price.
https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Phones that work with the Affordable Connectivity Program/Lifeline

https://standupwireless.com/
https://qlinkwireless.com/

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Legal Support

NM Legal Aid- Our services range from education, advice and brief
services, to full representation in some cases. No one is denied access on
the basis of race, age, gender, religion, political affiliation, beliefs, or
disability. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) has practice groups in four areas
of law, providing legal services in state and tribal jurisdictions:
Consumer Law, Domestic Violence and Family law, Economy Security
Law, Housing Law and include other special project areas.
575 758 2218
https://www.newmexicolegalaid.org/
Immigrant and Refugee Support and legal support
Las Cumbres Community Services
Jose Gonzales at 575-779-9119
https://www.lascumbres-nm.org/immigrant-refugee-services

Free Legal resources for the Elderly:

https://www.nmbar.org/Public/LREP

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LGBTQ Support
UNM Taos Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club: Contact Enrico
Trujillo (GSA Advisor) 575-737-3763, Rachel Gift (GSA Advisor) 575-737-
6257. We provide a safe space for LGBTQ students/staff/faculty to find
community, fun activities and safety. Need proper contact info

UNM LGBTQ Resource Center: Call 505-277-LGBT (5428) We are

committed to serving our UNM community by providing education,
advocacy, and support through our events, trainings, and student groups.
The LGBTQ Resource Center was founded in 2010 by students, staff,
faculty, and community members to create a space where our LGBTQQIA
community can not only survive, but thrive.

The Trevor Project: This organization provides confidential support for

LGBTQ+ youth in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

TrevorLifeline 866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386): Crisis

intervention and suicide prevention phone service available
24/7/365

TrevorChat: Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor

counselor, available 24/7. Access via computer.

TrevorText – Text START to 678-678: Confidential text messaging

with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365. Standard messaging
rates may apply.

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428) Connects older

members of the LGBTQ community with friendly, helpful responders.
Confidential support and crisis response available 24/7.

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860. This grassroots hotline provides direct

emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. It offers peer
support for trans individuals given by trans individuals. The lifeline is
available daily 7am-1am PST. Volunteers may be available during off
hours.

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Medical

El Centro Family Health (ECFH) (Medical and Mental Health Services in

Taos, Embudo and Penasco. Dental services also provided in Taos
clinic.) Accept Medicaid, Medicare and most insurances; if no insurance
have a sliding scale based on income.
1-800-284-7284
https://ecfh.org

El Centro/Taos Medical Clinic 1331 Gusdorf rd Taos, NM 87571

575-758-3601
Open Mon-Thurs 8am-7pm; Fridays 8am-5pm

El Centro/Embudo Clinic
2243 NM-68
Embudo, NM 87531
575-579-4255
Open: Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm

El Centro/Peñasco Clinic
State Road 75 # 15136
Peñasco, NM 87553
575-587-2205
Open: Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm
https://ecfh.org

Questa Health Center-Presbyterian Medical Services (Medical, Dental,

Behavioral Health, M.A.T.-substance use, reproductive health) Accept
Medicaid, Medicare and most insurances; if no insurance have a sliding
scale based on income.
2573 Hwy 522
Questa, NM
575-586-0315
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Taos Picuris Indian Health Service- Behavioral Health, Medical/Dental
(free to enrolled tribal members) 575-758-6900
https://www.ihs.gov/albuquerque/healthcarefacilities/taospicuris/

Holy Cross Medical Center is the central hub for health care in north-
central New Mexico. Our hospital and clinics are home to over 80
physicians, covering a variety of ever-expanding specialties that include
internal medicine, wound care, dermatology, ob/gyn, orthopedics, general
surgery, urology and a fully-staffed emergency department.
1397 Weimer Rd.
Taos, NM 87571
575-758-8883
https://holycrossmedicalcenter.org/

NextCare Urgent Care

330 C Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571
575-758-1414
https://nextcare.com/locations/nm/taos-urgent-
care/?utm_source=GoogleMaps&utm_medium=Local&utm_campaign=taos

Family Practice of Taos

630 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur #150 Taos, NM 87571
575-758-3005
https://www.familypracticeassociatesoftaos.com/

Schreiber Family Medicine

630 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Suite 125
575-751-7430
https://schreiberfamilymedicine.com/

Taos Medical Group

1399 Weimer Rd, Taos, NM
575-758-2224
https://www.taosmedicalgroup.com/

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Taos Whole Health Integrative Care- We offer a spectrum of Eastern &

Western approaches to restore balance and give voice to what is
happening within. Co-Medical Directors, Lilly-Marie Blecher ND, DOM and
Joanna J. Hooper MD, and their team of health practitioners, offer care
between disciplines, all under one roof.
1331 Maestas Rd
Taos, NM 87571
575-776-7806
[email protected]
https://taoswholehealth.com/

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Parenting
Children’s Trust Fund/Taos Loves Kids offers classes and groups in
English/Spanish for parenting support/classes. Our services are free to
families/cargivers prenatally to 18 years of age.
413 Sipapu st Taos, NM
575-751-8904 or [email protected]
https://holycrossmedicalcenter.org/program/childrens-trust-fund/

Youth Heartline- We assist families in our community with education,

referrals, support, therapeutic services, and activities to foster family
connection.
224 Cruz Alta Rd, Ste F Taos, NM 87571
575-758-0106
https://www.youthheartline.org/

Early Childhood Education and Care Dept. Financial support for

childcare for eligible families who qualify.
505-753-0222 Or call 1 (800) 691-9067 to speak with a Family Specialist
who can help you review your child care options and walk you through the
process of applying.
https://www.nmececd.org/child-care-assistance/
NewMexicoKids website offers a variety of services and resources for
both educators and families in the State of New Mexico. Whether searching
for quality child care or looking for professional development for early
childhood educators, you will find information on this site that links you to
the information or services you may need.
https://www.newmexicokids.org/
Paso a Paso network- Paso a Paso Network is an independent volunteer
organization that works with service providers, funders, advocates, families,
and other stakeholders to build a comprehensive early childhood system in
Taos County.
https://www.pasotaos.org/childcare

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Parenting/Early Child Development
First Steps- Holy Cross Hospital’s First Steps Program provides home
visiting services to parents of children ages prenatal to five, including
fathers, adoptive parents, and foster families in Taos and Western Colfax
Counties.
413 Sipapu st.Taos, NM
575-751-5764
https://holycrossmedicalcenter.org/program/first-steps/

Tiwa Babies Tiwa Babies serves expectant parents/caregivers and

parents/caregivers of children 0-5 years old with a family support specialist.
Tiwa Babies services promote optimal child and family development.
Services are universal, at no cost, and provided in the family’s home or
another location of the family’s choice. We offer our services to Native
Families and Non-Native Families living in Taos
County.
230 Rotten Tree rd. Taos Pueblo, NM
575-758-7824 ext.112
https://www.tiwababies.com/

Early Development/Childcare
Youth Development Incorporated (YDI) provides free early childhood
education, family development services, and child care for children ages 0
to 5 years old. The Head Start curriculum supports the physical, cognitive,
social, and emotional development of young children and also offers
prenatal care and education for pregnant women. Eligible services based
on income.
Home Visiting (pre-natal-3)
Early Headstart (12 weeks-3yrs) Enos Garcia, Llano Quemado, Vadito
hours 7am-3pm
Headstart (3yr-5yr) Questa, Arroyos del Norte, Enos Garcia, Llano
Quemado, Vadito hours 7am-3pm
575-758-4556
https://www.ydinm.org/programs/early-childhood-education/

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Parenting continued/Childcare
UNM Kids Campus/Center for Early Learning serves children 6 weeks
to 5 years of age.
1157 County rd 110, Ranchos de Taos, NM
575-737-6255
https://taos.unm.edu/community/kids-campus/index.html

Anansi day school- Ages served: 3 years - 5 years

57 New Mexico state highway 230, El Prado, NM 87529
575-776-5711
https://anansidayschool.org/

Inspire Bilingual Early learning center- Ages served: 2 months - 5 years

120 Camino De La Placita, Taos, NM 87571Contact:
[email protected] https://m.facebook.com/InspireTaos/?_rdr

Little Bug Inc. Ages served: 6 weeks - 5 years

1221 Gusdorf, Taos, NM
575-751-1060
https://m.facebook.com/taoslittlebug/?_rdr

Taos family development center at Taos High (GRADS) Serves infants

to 4yrs old.
134 Cervantes St, Taos, NM 87571
575 751-8070 or 575-751-3884
https://childcarecenter.us/provider_detail/taos_family_development_center
_taos_nm

Ensuenos y los Angelitos Ages served: 0 - 5 years

1030 Salazar Rd, Taos, NM 87571
575-758-4274
https://eladc.org/

Rio Hondo Learning Center - Ages served: 6 weeks - 3 years

5 Firehouse rd. Taos Ski Valley
(866) 968-7386 ext. 2340

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Free Diapers
Diaper Program-offering free diapers size 0-6.
El Pueblito Methodist Church
Contact Cheri Lyons, Pastor
1309 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM 87529
575-758-3166

The Giving Tree Clothing, household items, diapers and emergency food
Wed-Fri 12:30-2:30
1128 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Ste C (Behind Subway) Taos, NM
505-980-3387
[email protected]
https://www.taoshope.com/

Breastfeeding Support
Taos County Breastfeeding Resources https://breastfeedingnm.org/wp-
content/uploads/2020/04/Taos-County-Resource-List.pdf

WIC offers breastfeeding and healthy nutrition support for birthing persons.
Taos Public Health Office
1400 Weimer rd, Taos, NM 87571
575-758-1078
https://www.nmwic.org/

Apply for the child tax credit by filing taxes (even if you don’t earn
enough to file taxes) The child tax credit is a federal tax benefit that plays
an important role in providing financial support for American taxpayers with
children. People with kids under the age of 17 may be eligible to claim a tax
credit of up to $2,000 per qualifying dependent when they file their 2022 tax
returns in 2023. $1,500 of that credit may be refundable.
https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/does-my-childdependent-qualify-for-the-child-
tax-credit-or-the-credit-for-other-dependents

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Substance/Recovery Support
New Mexico Leaders in Recovery
Resource Guide (Spring 2023)
Sponsored by Vista Taos Renewal Center, Turning Point Recovery Center
and Zia Recovery Center
https://sharenm.s3.amazonaws.com/library/R7axbixjZIyU4PUhix77dYJcPM
zHkX4TQd2KllBz.pdf
Embudo Questa Health Center-PMS Offers Behavioral/Medical/Dental
health support for individuals and families, also offer Medically Assisted
Therapy (M.A.T.) services 575-586-0315
https://www.pmsnm.org/locations/questa-health-center/
Krossroads Integrative Health & Recovery Solutions- Assessment,
Intensive Outpatient, CCSS, MAT, Medical evaluations and management,
family programming, and crisis intervention. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las
Vegas, Raton, Espanola NM and virtual appts available online.
(505) 715-4610
Admissions Email:[email protected]
www.krossroadsnm.org
Pinwheel Healing Center- Intensive Outpatient treatment for substance
use disorders (both adult and adolescence), MAT, Medication
management, outpatient services for cases of primary mental health, peer
support, and recovery tools. Pinwheel is one of the very few programs
equipped to treat sex offenders.
1130 Butterfly Rd, Taos, NM 87571
505-636-6100
Admissions Email: [email protected]
www.pinwheelhealing.com
Recovery Friendly Taos offers a peer support model/outreach for Mental
Health/Substance Use and they do have a center on Sipapu to drop in and
support groups for men, women and veterans.
412 Sipapu St, Taos, NM 87571
575-213-6002
https://rfnm.org/

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Rio Grande ATP- Intensive Outpatient services for substance use

disorders, peer support, comprehensive assessments, individual and group
therapy, drop-in support.
105 Paseo Del Canon W Suite A, Taos, NM 87571
Admissions Phone: 575-737-5533
Admissions Email: [email protected]
https://riograndeatp.org/

Taos Lead provides intensive case management and peer support for
individuals 18+, individually, with a harm reduction approach. We are a
community referral and/or law enforcement referral based program. The
individual must have a SUD and/or unmet behavioral health needs and be
at risk of incarceration or involved with the justice system due to their
SUD/unmet behavioral health needs.
1335 Gusdorf Rd Bldg E Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5500
Contact Gina Cordova [email protected]
www.taoslead.com

Vista Taos Renewal Center-Inpatient medical detox and result-based

holistic residential treatment with MD board certified in addiction medicine,
two physician assistants, and nurse practioner, extended care services
including structured sober-living, and 5-day per week IOP, intensive
aftercare planning.
259 Blueberry Hill, El Prado, NM 87529
575-758-5858
Admissions Email: [email protected]
www.vistataos.com

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Substance/Recovery Support
Shadow Mountain Recovery Center -Taos Men’s Detox and Residential
Addiction and Treatment Center (for males 18+yrs) is a unique drug detox
and residential rehabilitation treatment center built around helping you heal
and rebuild. Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the Carson
National Forest, the Shadow Mountain Recovery Center in Taos is an ideal
setting for individuals who need a focused break from their daily lives to
discover paths for healing and recovery.
(855) 953-3725
https://www.shadowmountainrecovery.com/programs/

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Textbooks
UNM-Taos Library-students may check out (available) textbooks or can
request for copies to be made of the first few chapters until a textbook is
obtained. To check for availability, visit or call 575-737-6242.
https://taoslibrary.unm.edu/library

UNM Bookstore online

1-800-981-2665
https://bookstore.unm.edu/

HELP NM-Depending on grant availability, the Office of Economic

Opportunity (OEE) provides services to individuals and families, youth,
veterans, migrant and seasonal farm workers and seniors. Our priority is to
provide general services related to economic security for employability,
attaining educational goals, and income management.
106 Gusdorf Pl, Taos, NM
505-437-1327
https://helpnm.com/

Self Help Inc. Each year, through grants and private and public
contributions, our organization is able to support those who need help
most, during emergencies or in the quest to become economically self-
sufficient. Self Help is a member of United Way of Northern New Mexico
Serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties.
2390 North rd Los Alamos, NM
505-662-4666
https://selfhelpla.org/

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Transportation

North Central Regional Transit Department (NCRTD)-provides

transportation services in Taos County (see schedules).
New RTD Service to UNM-Taos provides door to door pickup/drop off
within the Town of Taos for qualifying areas. Passengers must reserve a
ride at least 24 hours in advance by calling 1-866-206-0754 ext. 2. (6am-
6pm) If this number doesn’t work please call 505-629-4725 for dispatch and
for scheduling. Cost is $1 each way.
https://www.ncrtd.org/routes-by-area/taos-area/

Private drivers in the Taos area:

Terrie Perez 575-613-6137
John Pruitt 575-770-1040

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Veteran Services
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) at UNM-Taos
VUB is designed to assist veterans in the development of academic and
other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of
post-secondary education. The project provides assessment and
enrichment of basic skills through instruction, advising, and tutoring. The
goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in
and complete post-secondary education programs.
Contact Kelly Fitzpatrick, Program Manager
575-425-1724 [email protected]
UNM-Taos Klauer campus
1157 County rd 110 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87571
https://taos.unm.edu/students/vet/index.html
Not Forgotten Outreach Inc. is dedicated to the reintegration and whole
health healing of Military, Veterans, Military Families, and Gold Star
Families of fallen heroes. Our goal is motivating our clients to participate in
the restorative and regenerative programs available at our locations. We
welcome our heroes and their families to join us in our programs, classes,
and events to improve relationships, and build comradery within the military
and local community.
575-758-0433
610 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
https://notforgottenoutreach.org

Veterans Off grid helps veterans in need of community, shelter and social
services while helping the earth by teaching and practicing sustainable
building and agriculture principles.
(919) 673-0398
[email protected]
50 USFR 600 Carson, NM 87517
https://www.veteransoffgrid.org

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Veteran Services Continued
Recovery Friendly Taos offers a peer support model/outreach for Mental
Health/Substance Use and they do have a center on Sipapu to drop in and
support groups for men, women and veterans.
412 Sipapu St, Taos, NM 87571
575-213-6002
https://rfnm.org/

National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

Lety Cano, Veteran Service Officer
505-709-5263
https://www.nacvso.org/

Taos Veterans Affairs Clinic Our outpatient clinic provides primary care
and specialty health services, including telehealth (mental health,
behavioral health), Laboratory (EKG) and more.
575-751-0328
1353 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571-5801
https://www.va.gov/new-mexico-health-care/locations/taos-va-clinic/
New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers Mental health counseling,
emergency housing, transitional housing, food pantry, nutrition education,
clothing donation and transportation services for veterans throughout the
state of New Mexico. No payment required.
505-562-0800
2115 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
https://www.nmvic.org/

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