A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Raton, New Mexico.

You deserve support that respects your choices. Start with one conversation, one safety need, or one practical question. You do not have to be ready to discard anything to ask for help.

People first.Then the stuff.A Fight the Blight initiative

Start here - Fight the Blight

A first step that can fit your situation

These pathways have different roles. Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay support; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Ask each organization about current service area, fit, cost, eligibility, and availability.

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical emergency, call 911. For mental-health crisis support, call or text 988 or New Mexico Crisis and Access Line at 1-855-662-7474. Alternatives to Violence is survivor-specific; it is not a general shelter or emergency housing placement service.

First conversations

A few good places to start

You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.

Role: separate private-pay hoarding and clutter support; geography: ask about New Mexico service and remote options; cost/eligibility: paid services—request current rates and scope before scheduling; emergency limit: not emergency response or clinical treatment. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

The Peer Tree

Ask about nonjudgmental support for sorting, organizing, cleaning, or family guidance. Availability and service format depend on location and scope; no local in-home service is promised.

Role: digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and supporters; geography: online—confirm access and current features; cost/eligibility: ask about current access terms; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical care, or emergency support. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Unburied

A place to explore peer connection, tools, and ongoing support at your own pace. It is not a substitute for a clinician, crisis line, or emergency service.

Role: county-maintained behavioral-health and crisis resource directory; geography: Colfax County and nearby communities; cost/eligibility: each organization sets its own rules—confirm directly; emergency limit: directory is not dispatch or treatment. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County community mental-health directory

The County lists regional counseling, substance-use, youth, and crisis pathways. Some entries may change; confirm the provider, address, service scope, cost, and intake before relying on a listing.

Safety and stability

When the concern involves safety, housing, or crisis

These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.

Role: emergency dispatch for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical emergencies; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: emergency response; emergency limit: call only for emergencies, not routine referrals or cleanup. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Emergency services — 911

Call 911 if someone faces immediate danger, fire, or a medical emergency. If safe, tell responders about blocked exits, unsafe utilities, or other hazards.

Role: national suicide, emotional-distress, and behavioral-health crisis support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call or text 988; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for crisis support. You can also use 988 when you are worried about a loved one; it is not a cleanup, housing, or routine clinical appointment service.

Role: statewide behavioral-health crisis and service-navigation line; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: call 1-855-662-7474 and confirm current options; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical emergency. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Crisis and Access Line

The state line can help connect people to crisis support and behavioral-health resources. Ask about the appropriate response for your location and situation.

Role: county emergency-management information and emergency communications; geography: Colfax County; cost/eligibility: public information; emergency limit: call 911 for an active emergency. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Emergency Management and E-911

Use the County department page for emergency preparedness and local notices. It is not a substitute for 911 dispatch during an active emergency.

Role: confidential domestic-violence survivor advocacy and crisis support; geography: Colfax and Union Counties; cost/eligibility: survivor services listed as no-cost—confirm current options; emergency limit: survivor-specific, not general shelter or emergency housing. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Alternatives to Violence — Colfax and Union Counties

The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence lists this Raton-based program. Contact advocates to ask about safe ways to connect, eligibility, current services, and capacity before travel.

Role: confidential domestic-violence crisis and safety-planning support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or use web chat; emergency limit: not general shelter placement or 911 dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

If it is safe to do so, contact an advocate to discuss options and a safety plan. Device and call histories may be visible to others; use a safer device if needed.

Role: state reporting and protective-services intake for suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: state process—confirm reporting options; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Adult Protective Services

Use the state site to review adult-protection information and reporting pathways. APS is not a routine decluttering service and does not guarantee a particular outcome.

Role: expert guidance for possible poisoning or exposure; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call 1-800-222-1222; emergency limit: call 911 for collapse, seizure, trouble breathing, or immediate life threat. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Poison Control

Call for urgent advice about a possible exposure. Keep the product container nearby if safe; do not induce vomiting unless a medical professional tells you to.

Role: court information for Colfax, Taos, and Union Counties; geography: Raton and regional district locations; cost/eligibility: court rules and fees vary; emergency limit: not legal advice or emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Courts — Eighth Judicial District

Find district-court contacts and program information. For urgent safety concerns, contact 911 or a qualified survivor advocate; verify filing deadlines and court procedures directly.

People and practical help

Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support

These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Role: county offices, public notices, and community services; geography: Colfax County; cost/eligibility: programs set their own rules; emergency limit: not 911 dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Government

Raton is identified by the County as its county seat. Use the department and service pages to find the office for your address; county and city services have different boundaries.

Role: municipal offices and city-service navigation; geography: City of Raton service area; cost/eligibility: address and program rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

City of Raton — public services

Use the City directory for public works, utilities, solid waste, library, code, police, fire, and community information. City programs do not necessarily serve addresses outside city limits.

Role: state-owned acute-care hospital, emergency department, diagnostics, and outpatient clinic information; geography: Raton and northeastern New Mexico; cost/eligibility: ask about services, coverage, and financial assistance; emergency limit: use 911 for emergency transport when needed. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Miners’ Colfax Medical Center — hospital and clinic

The Center lists a 24-hour emergency room and outpatient services. Confirm current clinic availability and coverage; its mining outreach screening program is specifically for miners.

Role: public-health clinic information, including WIC and listed preventive services; geography: Raton and Colfax County; cost/eligibility: some services require appointments or eligibility—call first; emergency limit: not emergency care. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Public Health Office — New Mexico DOH

The state lists the Raton office at 226 East 4th Avenue and says appointments are preferred, with walk-ins depending on staffing. Verify current services and hours before travel.

Role: behavioral-health counseling and community support listing; geography: Raton—confirm current service area; cost/eligibility: ask about age, coverage, fees, and intake; emergency limit: planned care, not emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health — Raton

Colfax County’s resource page lists a Raton location. Confirm the current provider name, office, services, payer options, and appointments directly; no hoarding-specific specialty was verified.

Role: behavioral-health and substance-use treatment information; geography: Raton office—confirm service area; cost/eligibility: verify insurance, self-pay fees, age, and intake; emergency limit: outpatient services are not emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Krossroads Integrative Health & Recovery Solutions — Raton

The County lists the Raton office and services including counseling and medication-related care. Confirm current offerings, clinical fit, and appointment availability; no hoarding-specialty treatment is claimed.

Role: county health coalition and resource-awareness contact; geography: Colfax County; cost/eligibility: navigation and advocacy, not a guarantee of direct services; emergency limit: not a crisis line. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Health Council

The Council identifies mental health and substance use among local priorities and connects residents with information about available resources. Ask for current contacts; it does not replace direct provider intake.

Role: community coalition and resource-directory navigation; geography: Colfax County and neighboring communities; cost/eligibility: RAIN says it is not a direct-service provider; emergency limit: not crisis response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

RAIN — Regional Agency Intervention Network

RAIN works on housing, transportation, and behavioral-health coordination and hosts a searchable community directory. Its transportation page describes assessing feasibility, not operating a fixed-route service; confirm a ride and current provider details directly.

Role: free community-resource referral and information; geography: United Way of Eastern New Mexico's listed region includes Colfax County; cost/eligibility: call 211 for non-emergency referrals, which are not a guarantee of service or placement; emergency limit: not 911 or a clinical crisis service. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico 211 — Eastern New Mexico call center

United Way of Eastern New Mexico lists Colfax among counties served by its 211 center. Its page lists weekday navigator hours; call 211 to ask about food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and other current local options, and verify details with each program.

Role: county medical-bill assistance information for qualifying residents; geography: Colfax County; cost/eligibility: county application, income, service, and filing rules apply; emergency limit: not insurance or emergency care. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Indigent Health Care Program

Review current rules and ask the County whether a bill and provider qualify before relying on help. The County lists an office in Raton; funding and approval are not guaranteed.

Role: state health-coverage application and plan information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: state rules determine eligibility and plan benefits; emergency limit: not a clinic or crisis response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Health Care Authority — Medicaid and Turquoise Care

Use the state portal to review coverage and enrollment options. Before scheduling, ask the plan about network providers, behavioral-health benefits, medication coverage, and transportation.

Role: food-benefit application and program information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: household and income rules apply; emergency limit: not immediate food distribution. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Health Care Authority — SNAP food assistance

Review current SNAP requirements and apply through the state. Approval, benefit amount, and timing are determined by the program; ask a local navigator if the application is difficult.

Role: energy-bill assistance application information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: income, funding, season, and household rules apply; emergency limit: not utility emergency dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Health Care Authority — LIHEAP

Check the current funding window and application requirements. Assistance is not guaranteed; contact the utility directly for shutoff, outage, or immediate safety issues.

Role: public-housing and housing-assistance information; geography: Colfax County and northern New Mexico; cost/eligibility: HUD income rules and waitlists apply; emergency limit: NRHA says it does not provide emergency housing. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Northern Regional Housing Authority — Raton site

The Raton office is listed at 309 Parsons Avenue. NRHA says eligibility and availability vary and directs applicants to contact the local office; no current opening or placement is guaranteed.

Role: federal housing program and counseling navigation; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: each program has separate rules and availability; emergency limit: not a shelter placement line. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

HUD — New Mexico housing resources

Use HUD’s state page to find housing counseling and public-program information. A listing does not confirm an open unit, voucher, or local appointment.

Role: statewide directory of housing and shelter agencies; geography: New Mexico, including Raton-area entries; cost/eligibility: each agency determines intake and eligibility; emergency limit: directory is not placement or an open bed. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority — housing assistance directory

Search the directory for rent, utility, shelter, and housing-support organizations. Contact agencies to confirm current service area, capacity, and safe intake.

Role: civil legal information and possible legal assistance; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: income, case type, capacity, and service rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency response or a substitute for a lawyer-client relationship. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Legal Aid

Ask whether landlord-tenant, benefits, family, or consumer questions fit current services. Legal aid availability and representation are not guaranteed; confirm deadlines with the court or a qualified attorney.

Role: court forms, contacts, and self-help navigation; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: court filing fees and rules may apply; emergency limit: court information is not legal advice. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Courts — legal and self-help resources

Use the judiciary site to find the Eighth Judicial District and current court information. Verify filing deadlines, fees, and procedures with the court.

Role: local survivor services and safety advocacy; geography: Colfax and Union Counties; cost/eligibility: verify current no-cost options and eligibility; emergency limit: survivor-specific, not general shelter. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Alternatives to Violence — survivor advocacy

The Raton program is listed by state and regional survivor-resource directories. Call using a safe device to confirm advocacy, safety planning, and any shelter capacity before travel.

Role: senior nutrition, social, and community services; geography: Colfax County; cost/eligibility: age, disability, meal, and ride terms may apply—confirm directly; emergency limit: not emergency transport or medical care. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Senior Citizens, Inc. — Raton Senior Center

The organization lists a Raton center and county programs. Ask about current meal service, medical-ride eligibility, reservations, and pickup area before making plans.

Role: regional food-bank and mobile-pantry information; geography: northern New Mexico; cost/eligibility: local distribution rules vary; confirm the current Raton date, location, and supply; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

The Food Depot — northern New Mexico food assistance

The Food Depot publishes a mobile-pantry list that includes Raton, but schedules can change. Call before traveling to verify distribution timing, location, eligibility, and food availability.

Role: locally reported food and essentials pantry; geography: Raton—verify service area; cost/eligibility: ask about current access and supplies; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Raton Hunger Pantry — confirm current distribution

Recent local reporting identifies a Raton pantry at 430 North 2nd Street. Because a current first-party schedule was not located, call or email ahead to confirm the address, hours, and what is available.

Role: nonprofit food pantry and thrift-resource directory listing; geography: Raton—confirm current local program; cost/eligibility: ask about current hours and requirements; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or crisis care. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

St. Vincent de Paul Society — Raton food and material aid listing

A New Mexico community-services directory lists food and material assistance at Fourth and Apache Streets. Contact the local organization or directory to verify current operation and availability before travel.

Role: aging, disability, caregiver, and long-term-services navigation; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: program eligibility varies; emergency limit: not medical emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department

Ask about statewide aging and caregiver pathways, including local-area referrals. Confirm age, disability, income, and service-area requirements with each program.

Role: health-plan transportation information for eligible Medicaid members; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: plan rules, advance notice, and covered-trip requirements apply; emergency limit: not ambulance or emergency transport. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Medicaid — non-emergency medical transportation

Call the member-services number on the insurance card before arranging care. Ask about advance booking, mileage, attendants, and local provider availability.

Role: municipal refuse, recycling, and disposal rules; geography: eligible City service addresses; cost/eligibility: service boundaries, materials, collection, and fees vary; confirm before moving items; emergency limit: not in-home cleanout labor. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

City of Raton — solid-waste collection and recycling

The City provides collection and recycling information and says service rules depend on municipal arrangements. Verify address eligibility, item limits, and current schedule; county residents may use different systems.

Role: City solid-waste drop-off information; geography: Raton-area center; cost/eligibility: noncommercial use only, resident rules and vouchers/fees apply—confirm current rates; emergency limit: does not provide hauling or in-home cleanup. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Hereford Solid Waste Collection Center — Raton

The City lists the Hereford center and says landfill vouchers must be purchased at City Hall before drop-off. Check current hours, accepted materials, residency rules, and charges before loading a vehicle.

Role: municipal anti-dumping and public-space cleanup guidance; geography: City of Raton; cost/eligibility: program scope and dates vary; emergency limit: not private-property cleanout or removal service. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

City of Raton — community cleanup information

The City directs residents to its solid-waste center for items that do not fit in a dumpster and describes reporting illegal dumping. This is not a home cleanout or free-hauling offer.

Role: public library and community information access; geography: City of Raton; cost/eligibility: ask about cards, internet, hours, and accessibility; emergency limit: not a crisis service. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Raton Public Library — Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

The City links the Arthur Johnson Memorial Library as a local public resource. Check current hours and access rules before visiting.

Role: municipal water and wastewater account information; geography: eligible City utility accounts; cost/eligibility: service rules, bills, and assistance vary; emergency limit: contact utility for service issues, not medical emergencies. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

City of Raton Utilities — water and wastewater

Use City Hall or the utility office to ask about account status, payment arrangements, and service boundaries. No payment assistance is guaranteed by this listing.

Role: county-road maintenance and public travel notices; geography: Colfax County roads; cost/eligibility: public-road services only; emergency limit: not roadside rescue or dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Road Department and closures

Check County road updates before travel, especially during weather or closures. Road service is not a local ride program and does not cover every private road.

Role: county extension education and public information; geography: Colfax County; cost/eligibility: ask about current programs and any fees; emergency limit: not crisis or emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Extension — NMSU Cooperative Extension Service

Contact the local Extension office for current household, nutrition, agriculture, or community-education information. Verify local offerings and schedules directly.

Role: district education and family-service navigation; geography: district attendance area; cost/eligibility: enrollment and program rules apply; emergency limit: not crisis response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Raton Public Schools

Families can contact the district about enrollment, student supports, transportation, and current community programs. School services have age, enrollment, and district boundaries.

Role: home-visiting and family support information; geography: Colfax County; cost/eligibility: program eligibility and age limits apply—confirm; emergency limit: not emergency child-protection response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Youth Empowerment Services

The County resource page lists Youth Empowerment Services and family programs. Ask about current enrollment, ages served, service area, and whether visits are available.

Role: local recreation and youth/community-program information; geography: Raton area; cost/eligibility: ask about age, registration, and fees; emergency limit: not clinical care or emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Raton Recreation and Education Council

The County and City link local recreation and youth activities. Confirm current programs, dates, accessibility, and registration directly.

Role: county records and election information; geography: Colfax County; cost/eligibility: document fees and request procedures may apply; emergency limit: not legal advice or housing enforcement. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Clerk and public records

Use the County department directory to find current clerk contacts and records procedures. For property or court questions, verify jurisdiction and deadlines with the appropriate office.

Role: county property-tax account and payment navigation; geography: Colfax County; cost/eligibility: assessment, deadlines, and exemptions are property-specific; emergency limit: not legal advice. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Colfax County Treasurer and property-tax information

Contact the Treasurer or Assessor for account-specific questions and any applicable exemption process. Confirm deadlines and records directly; a guide cannot determine tax liability.

Role: community-maintained listings for government, nonprofit, education, and local organizations; geography: Raton and surrounding areas; cost/eligibility: each listing must be confirmed; emergency limit: the directory is not for emergencies. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Raton community resource directory

Search the local directory for additional contacts, then verify that each organization is operating and that its services match your need. The directory itself cautions that emergencies require 911 or 988.

Role: statewide survivor-service directory and safety navigation; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: contact providers for service and eligibility; emergency limit: not general shelter or 911 dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence — provider map

Use the map to find current survivor services, including the Raton listing for Alternatives to Violence. Reach out from a safe device and confirm availability.

Role: early-childhood, child-care, and family-program information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: age, income, and program rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

Families can review state information on child care and early-childhood programs. Confirm current local providers, openings, age requirements, and fees directly.

Role: disaster-response and recovery information; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: local response and assistance depend on incident and capacity; emergency limit: call 911 for active emergencies. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

American Red Cross — disaster recovery information

For a fire, flood, or other declared disaster, use the Red Cross to learn about current response and recovery resources. It is not a routine hoarding cleanout or housing service.

Role: mental-health education, peer, and family-support navigation; geography: New Mexico—confirm local or virtual options; cost/eligibility: verify program cost and participation; emergency limit: not crisis response or therapy. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

National Alliance on Mental Illness — New Mexico

Explore education and family-support options and ask whether current groups are available to Colfax County residents. Programs are not hoarding-specific treatment.

Role: statewide disability-service directory; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: each agency sets its own rules and availability; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Disability Resource Finder

Search for disability and caregiver supports and confirm details with each listed organization. A directory entry is not a service guarantee.

Role: court and legal-resource navigation for domestic violence matters; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: legal providers determine eligibility; emergency limit: not a replacement for 911 or survivor advocacy. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Courts — domestic-violence resources

Find statewide legal aid and hotline information, including options for orders of protection. Confirm current procedure with the court or a qualified advocate.

Role: municipal animal-shelter and animal-control contact; geography: Raton city limits—confirm jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: service and fees vary; emergency limit: not human emergency or hoarding response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

Raton Animal Shelter — City of Raton

The City directory links animal-shelter services. Call the City to verify current hours, jurisdiction, and help for an animal-care concern.

Role: legal information and possible civil representation for eligible survivors; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: program screening applies; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Legal Aid — domestic-violence legal helpline

The New Mexico Courts resource page lists a dedicated helpline. Contact an advocate or lawyer to confirm current hours and whether the issue fits the service.

Role: state address-confidentiality program for eligible survivors; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: eligibility and application-assistant rules apply; emergency limit: not a shelter or crisis-response service. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Safe at Home — confidential address program

The program is for qualifying survivors who have moved or plan to move to a location unknown to an abuser or stalker. Applications must be completed with an approved assistant; review current rules before applying.

Role: job-search, training, and employment-service navigation; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: programs and funding vary; emergency limit: not income replacement or emergency assistance. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Workforce Connection

Search for employment and training options and confirm local appointments, eligibility, and documentation with the agency.

Role: state disability and independent-living services for eligible people who are blind or have low vision; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: program assessment and eligibility apply; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Commission for the Blind — services and referral

Contact the Commission to ask about accessible services and referrals. This specialized program is not a general home-cleanout provider.

Role: state utility regulation and consumer information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: complaint and assistance processes vary by utility; emergency limit: contact utility or 911 for immediate hazards. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission — utility consumer information

Use the Commission to identify utility consumer information and complaint pathways. For outage, leak, or shutoff questions, contact the utility serving the address first.

Role: statewide behavioral-health program and provider information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: eligibility and service availability vary; emergency limit: not a replacement for 988, NMCAL, or 911. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Health Care Authority — behavioral-health information

Use the agency information to locate current behavioral-health pathways and ask your plan or provider about access. No hoarding-specific clinician was verified for this guide.

Role: housing counseling and tenant-information referrals; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: provider and program eligibility vary; emergency limit: not emergency shelter placement. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico housing counseling and fair-housing navigation

Use HUD and New Mexico housing resources to find counseling or fair-housing contacts. Ask whether appointments are available and whether the question fits their service.

Role: nutrition assistance for eligible pregnant, postpartum, and young-child households; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: WIC eligibility and appointment rules apply; emergency limit: not general food pantry distribution. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.

New Mexico Department of Health — WIC information

The Raton public-health office lists WIC among its services. Call to confirm current clinic location, appointment availability, and eligibility documents.

A note from the Alliance

Start with the person. Then decide what the situation needs.

This guide is anchored in Raton, New Mexico, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.

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