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To transform lives. Working with our partners, we design and deliver innovative, high quality health and human services that improve the security and promote independence for New Mexicans in their communities.
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The Human Services Department provides services and benefits to 1,100,445 New Mexicans through several programs including Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Support, and several Behavioral Health Services.
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Public Notice: New Mexico Primary Care Council Quarterly Meeting
Interested Parties: Notice is hereby given that the New Mexico Primary Care Council will convene for a regular meeting on Thursday, January 8th. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The public is welcome, and...
New Mexico’s 988 lifeline available 24/7 during the holidays
Mental health support is always available SANTA FE — The 988 New Mexico Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available around the clock throughout the holiday season, offering free support for mental health, emotional, and substance use crises. “During the...
New federal rules may affect your SNAP food benefits
Law passed in July expands work requirements, removes exemptions for veterans and homeless individuals SANTA FE — About 55,750 New Mexicans will need to work, volunteer or attend training for 80 hours a month to keep receiving SNAP food benefits under the new...
State launches campaign to “Do the Loving Thing”
Television and radio ads encourage parents to pay child support SANTA FE — A new statewide public awareness campaign encourages parents to support their children by paying child support, with television and radio ads launching this month. The Health Care...
New Mexico to open five more behavioral health clinics in 2026
SANTA FE — New Mexico will add five new agencies as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in 2026 to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder services across six counties. “For too many New Mexicans, getting behavioral health care has...
2026 Behavioral Health Star Awards
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New Mexico Medicaid to hold public meetings for input on behavioral health needs
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority is hosting three public forums to gather input on how the state can better support individuals with serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, substance use disorder, or brain injuries. Public input will...