STATE
New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Aging & Disabilities Resource Center.................................................. 505-476-4799 www. nmaging. state. nm. us. Dedicated to promoting the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities.
New Mexico Department of Health........................ 505-827-2613 New Mexico State Agency on Aging..................... 800-432-2080
COUNTY
Sandoval County Public Health Office................. 505-867-2291
Sandoval County Senior Program........................ 505-867-7535 Torrance County Senior Services......................... 505-384-5010 Valencia County Older American Program..................................
................................................... 505-864-6739 or 505-864-2663
HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES
Century Link( Qwest) Low Income Telephone Assistance Program.................................................................... 800-244-1111 Provides a discount on telephone service to Medicaid, and LIHEAP recipients. Ask for“ products and services” when you get into automated system.
Home Education Livelihood Program( HELP)..... 505-265-3714 Offers assistance with utilities, rent and food vouchers to eligible households. One type of assistance can be requested per year by a given household.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program( LIHEAP) Applications taken at NM Human Services Department Income Support Division offices. Assists income eligible households by giving a one-time payment toward energy bills
PNM Good Neighbor Fund..................................... 888-342-5766 Assistance with electric only.
Heat New Mexico Fund.......................................... 505-697-3335 Assistance with Gas only
HOME MAINTENANCE / HANDYMAN SERVICES
Department of Senior Affairs, Home Services Program
.................................................................................. 505-764-6400 Home Chores: Chore service such as seasonal light yard cleaning and installation of smoke detectors for frail and low income, Bernalillo County homeowner occupants, aged 60 + Minor Home Repair: Minor Home Repair( non-licensed work only). Minor repairs for low income, Bernalillo County homeowner occupants, aged 60 + Home Retrofit: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, safety rails and bathroom safety equipment. 60 + throughout Bernalillo County with no income criteria.
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