Social Services in Bernalillo County New Mexico

Albuquerque Housing Authority provides housing assistance programs to low income families, elderly and disabled households.
505.764.3920 (General)
711 (TTY)
505.764.3980 (Public Housing)
505.764.3975 (Section 8)

(505.881.4292) Offers qualified individuals numerous services, including emergency rental assistance for persons facing a crisis and who have eviction notices, limited food assistance-including holiday aid, emergency utility bill assistance for persons with disconnect notices, and help to pay for expenses of a new baby.

Provides short term, temporary rental assistance to families and individuals who are likely to achieve and maintain stable housing. Help with mortgage payments is not included. There are some conditions to qualify for the funds. Special programs exist for single parents, seniors, and disabled individuals.

(505.265.3717) Emergency Assistance is available to help eligible participants who demonstrate a need for support in the payment of their utility bills, rent, prescriptions or food costs. This is a one time assistance only and may not cover the entire bill.

(505.246.8001) Provides emergency cash and funding for individuals and families in need of rent and or utility assistance. They also operate a soup kitchen and provide free food.

(505.762.4664) For emergency financial help. This is a Roman Catholic aid organization, but people of all faiths who are in need can get help. The organization assists low income and others with paying for their electricity, gas and some water bill accounts. They may also have limited funding for rent and mortgage payments. Contact your local Roman Catholic parish for more information or to apply for assistance.