Social Services in Bernalillo County New Mexico

LIHEAP assists eligible persons and families with their heating and cooling costs. For additional information on LIHEAP, please call (800) 283-4465. Applications can be filed at your local Human Services Department office. Statewide.

The PNM Good Neighbor Fund is an emergency assistance fund for PNM customers facing an unexpected financial hardship due to an emergency situation. The PNM Good Neighbor Fund may be able to help cover part or all of a past-due PNM bill.
In Albuquerque, you must call (505) 967-8045 to schedule an appointment.

(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.

(505.762.4664) 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.

To be eligible for assistance you must be 60 years of age or older and live in Bernalillo County. Silver Horizons arranges utility assistance once per calendar year. See website for next event, details, and program requirements.

HEAT New Mexico, the charitable heating assistance fund sponsored by New Mexico Gas Company, helps income-qualifying New Mexicans pay their heating bills each winter. Applicants must first apply to LIHEAP through the New Mexico Human Services Department.

Assistance from this Rio Rancho agency comes from Federal Emergency Management Agency funds until the fiscal year's fund is depleted. The fiscal year for the fund operates from October through September. Sandoval County residents only.