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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