Financial & Basic Needs Assistance / Transportation
ABLE New Mexico:
Provides access to STABLE accounts for New Mexicans with disabilities; tax-free savings for disability-related expenses; ability to save and invest without losing needs-based benefits. ABLE funds can be spent on anything that provides a higher quality of life, enhances disability, or even for basic needs like food, utilities, etc. In this sense it is less restrictive than pooled trust.
Phone: (800) 439-1653
Website: https://ablenewmexico.com/
Braun Ability:
Starting a family is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, it can also be a costly one, especially when raising a child with disabilities. Luckily, there are grants and initiatives that can help provide the highest quality of life — and ease the financial burden— for your family. Learn about the most popular grants for families with disabled children.
Phone: (800) 488-0359
Website: https://www.braunability.com/us/en/blog/funding-and-financing/grants-forfamilieswithdisabledchildren.html
Centennial Care:
Centennial Care is the name of the New Mexico Medicaid program with services provided by four managed care organizations (MCOs). These services include physical health, behavioral health, long-term care, and community benefits. To apply for Centennial Care Medicaid,
check eligibility, or enroll in or switch your managed care organization (MCO), visit the YesNM Online Portal: https://www.yes.state.nm.us/yesnm/home/index
Consolidated Customer Service Center: (800) 283-4465
Local to Albuquerque: (505) 222-9160
Constituent Services: (505) 827-7263
Website:Â https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/LookingForAssistance/centennial-care-overview/
Human Services Department (Income Support Division), Applying for Benefits:
You can apply for public assistance over the phone or online. Once you have successfully submitted an application you will be contacted by the Human Services Department regarding the next steps.
Online application: www.yes.state.nm.us
Phone (call to apply over the phone): (855) 637-6574
Consolidated Customer Service Center: (800) 283-4465
Website: https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/lookingforassistance/applyforbenefits/
Human Services Department (Income Support Division):
Provides cash assistance to dependent needy children and disabled adults who are not eligible for other cash assistance programs. Each month a GA cash assistance allotment will be deposited into an Electronic Benefits Card. Like a debit card, one can use the EBT card to withdraw cash or purchase items. Note: The majority of people who qualify for General Assistance may qualify for other services provided by HSD.
Phone: (800) 283-4465
Text: (601) 401-4995 for general information 24 hours a day/7 day a week
Website: https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/lookingforassistance/general-assistance-fordisabledadultsandunrelated-children/
Human Services Department (Income Support Division), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program:
LIHEAP assists eligible persons and families with their heating and cooling costs. Applicants will need the Application Form fully completed and submitted to your nearest HSD office or through the YesNM Portal in addition to other documents (identity, disability, income, etc.). Note: The majority of people who qualify for LIHEAP may qualify for other services provided by HSD.
Phone: (800) 283-4465
Website:
https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/lookingforassistance/low_income_home_energy_assistance_program/
Money Smart New Mexico:
Offers many classes and resources for financial literacy to New Mexico’s citizens, as a collaboration and coordinated effort of including businesses, trade organizations, financial institutions, schools, not-for-profits, libraries, government agencies and the media in New Mexico. Programming is offered to all demographics and income levels and covers all facets of personal finance from establishing a budget to first time home buying to estate planning to starting a small business. The goal is to help guide New Mexicans on the path to economic independence through expansion of their knowledge of financial concepts and access to financial resources.
Website: https://www.moneysmartnm.org/
NMWorks (Human Services Department/Income Support Division Temporary Assistance for Needy Families):
known in New Mexico as NMWorks, provides a monthly cash benefit used to meet basic family needs such as housing, utilities, and clothing. Each month a cash assistance allotment will be
deposited into an Electronic Benefits Card. Like a debit card, one can use the EBT card to withdraw cash or purchase items.
Phone: (800) 432-6217
Website:https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/lookingforassistance/temporary_assistance_for_needy_famili es/
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Supplemental Security Disability Insurance (SSDI):
SSI is a cash assistance program for people who are 65 or older and for people of any age who are disabled or blind, and who don’t own much and have little income. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides monthly cash benefits to people who have worked, paid Social Security taxes, and now have a disability that prevents them from working.
4300 Cutler NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 Phone: (800) 772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/ Website: http://www.ssa.gov/disability/
The Arc of New Mexico Financial Coach/Counselor Services:
A program that supports individuals and families through training workshops in addition to one-on-one training regarding financial management and financial inclusion.
5130 Masthead St. NE Albuquerque, NM, 87109 Phone: (505) 883-4630
Website: https://www.arcnm.org/
Albuquerque Sun Van Paratransit Service:
Sun Van, ABQ RIDE's paratransit service, provides accessible transportation to persons residing in or visiting the metro area whose impairment makes it impossible to ride the fixed-route service. ABQ RIDE Paratransit provides origin-to-destination service to and from any address in Albuquerque and most of Bernalillo County. Door to Door service is also available upon request at the time of reservation. Sun Van passengers may book rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites with at least one days’ notice.
100 First SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 Phone: (505) 243-7433
Website: https://www.cabq.gov/transit/paratransit-service
Dial-a-Ride & Paratransit:
Rio Metro and their transit partners provide accessible transportation
services for people with disabilities residing in Valencia County, Rio Rancho and the Albuquerque Metro area whose impairment makes it impossible to ride any of the fixed route bus services.
Individuals must meet eligibility requirements for some services. Reduced Train Fares are available to:
- Senior citizens age 62 and over
- Medicare card holders
- People with disabilities that show NM Motor Vehicle Department notification,
- Letter from the doctor indicating the disability (with expiration date), ABQ RIDE Honored
- Citizen Card, a Santa Fe Ride Card or Santa Fe Trails Half Fare Card All Rio Metro bus and Dial-a-Ride Services are fare free.
Phone, toll free: (866) 795-RAIL (7245)
Driving to Independence:
Individuals who want to attain or maintain community independence might benefit from a professional driver evaluation and suggestions provided by Driving to Independence.
With evaluations focusing on unique requirements or problems, we are able to give personalized assistance to each of our customers. Following your examination, you will be given a suggestion for your next steps toward driving freedom and safety. Our assessment cars are examined by state
authorities on an annual basis and are equipped with the most up-to-date adaptive driving equipment for you.
4263 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Suite I-235 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 Phone: (855) 449-3331
Email: info@DrivingToIndependence.com
Website: https://drivingtoindependence.com/
Las Cruces Dial-A-Ride:
A paratransit service offered by the City of Las Cruces RoadRunner Transit. Diala-Ride provides origin to destination on-demand transportation service to qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Fare is $1 for each one-way trip for qualified ADA individuals. Dial-a-Ride vehicles are wheelchair accessible and are operated by specially trained drivers. This information is also available as a brochure in English and Spanish.
300 W Lohman Avenue Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 Phone: (575) 541-2777
Website:Â https://www.las-cruces.org/1319/Dial-A-Ride
Rio Rancho Dial-A-Ride:
A weekday door-to-door transportation service for Rio Rancho residents 62 years of age and older, and disabled adults 18 years of age and older. This service is for Rio Rancho residents only and only available for those registered to use the service. In order to receive service, all Dial-a-Ride passengers must complete an application form and be a Rio Rancho or Village of Corrales resident, with a physical address in Rio Rancho or Village of Corrales. Staff will ask for proof of residence, i.e., driver's license, checks, any utility bills.
1804 Idalia Road NE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 Phone: (505) 994-1608
Website: https://www.riometro.org/243/Rio-Rancho
Santa Fe Ride:
Santa Fe Ride ADA Complementary Paratransit Service serves the needs of customers who, because of a disability, are unable to use the Santa Fe Trails fixed-route system, and who meet the definition of "ADA paratransit eligible," as established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Santa Fe Ride also provides transportation to adults 60 years of age and older, who are City of Santa Fe residents and reside in the city limits. To qualify residents must complete an application and receive a Santa Fe Ride picture id. A premium fare of $5.00 per trip is charged for seniors.
2931 Rufina St. Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 Phone: (505) 473-4444
Website: https://www.santafenm.gov/santa_fe_ride
United Access:
A private company that works with industry-leading manufacturers to offer wheelchair vans, trucks, and SUVs, as well as wheelchair lifts and scooter lifts, hand controls, and power transfer seats. United Access has a team of Mobility Specialists that will assist customers in providing and finding options. Additionally, the Mobility Specialists help customers consider various funding and financing options accessible through the marketplace. Veterans can apply for special grants, and they work closely with Veterans Affairs to stay up to date on their offers and guidelines.
3825 Osuna Rd NE #1 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
Phone: (505) 884-2492
Website:Â https://www.unitedaccess.com/locations/albuquerque-nm/
Valencia County Dial-A-Ride:
The Rio Metro Regional Transit District operates Dial-a-Ride services to connect communities in Valencia County. Valencia County Dial-a-Ride can accommodate the general public, including seniors and people with disabilities. Dial-a-Ride connects to New Mexico Rail Runner Express station, which connects to Albuquerque, Bernalillo, or Santa Fe. This service operates on
weekdays only. Available to anyone traveling throughout Valencia County, including Belen, Bosque Farms, Los Chavez, Los Lunas, Peralta, Rio Communities and Tomé.
101 Courthouse Road SE Los Lunas, New Mexico 87031 Phone: (866) 795-7245