Start hereOfficial
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) — New Mexico
Front door for aging/disability information, options counseling, and connections to local supports (ALTSD).
New Mexico
New Mexico resources for caregivers
Key New Mexico entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Aging Network (caregiver support & respite)
State aging network overview with links and contact info for caregiver support and respite services.
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
Help at Home / Senior Services (starting point)
Starting points for in-home supports and senior services; ask the ADRC about Medicaid-funded LTSS options (Centennial Care) as applicable. No eligibility promises.
Self-directedOfficial
Self-directed care (ask via ADRC / ALTSD)
Ask the ADRC about any self-directed/consumer-directed service options available under Medicaid LTSS in New Mexico. No eligibility promises.
Job supportOfficial
Family & medical leave (job protection)
New Mexico does not have a statewide paid family leave program. Start with federal job-protected leave rules.
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS) intake — New Mexico
Official intake contact information to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults (ALTSD APS intake).
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman — New Mexico
Help with nursing home/assisted living issues, complaints, and resident rights (contact info on ALTSD site).
Benefits portalOfficial
Apply for benefits (YesNM portal)
Official application pathways (YesNM) for Medicaid and other benefits; includes how to apply and where to get help.