A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

If clutter, belongings, or a home situation has started to feel hard to face, you deserve support without shame or pressure. This guide brings together local, county, regional, and statewide paths for people directly affected and for friends, family, and supporters.

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

Start here - Fight the Blight

You can start with a conversation, not a cleanup plan.

Tell Fight the Blight what feels most important right now. You can ask about a virtual group, family guidance, or a next step. You decide what to share and what happens next.

A place to ask about hoarding-related support, family guidance, and virtual groups. Share only what feels comfortable; a cleanup plan is not a condition of asking for help.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support front door and virtual-group navigation; geography: remote starting point for Quay County and beyond; cost/eligibility: ask about current group options and eligibility; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical care, or emergency response

For immediate danger

If anyone is in immediate danger or needs urgent police, fire, or medical help, call 911. For emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988. Hartley House provides survivor advocacy and safety support; use a safe device or contact method if privacy is a concern. This guide is not emergency support or emergency response.

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: private-pay hoarding-related support; geography: ask about remote or regional options for Quay County; cost/eligibility: private-pay fees and availability must be confirmed before starting; emergency limit: not emergency response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

The Peer Tree

Private-pay support for situations outside grant-funded services. Ask what is available, what it costs, and whether it fits your needs before making a plan.

Role: digital peer support for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including friends and family; geography: online; cost/eligibility: confirm current access and any fees in the app; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical care, or crisis support | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Unburied

A digital peer-support pathway for personal support, family guidance, groups, and ongoing momentum. It is not therapy or an emergency service.

Role: regional outpatient behavioral-health services and telehealth information; geography: Sunrise Clinics lists a Tucumcari location, but confirm where behavioral-health appointments are offered; cost/eligibility: ask about intake, insurance, sliding-fee requirements, age range, and openings; emergency limit: not a crisis line | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Sunrise Clinics — behavioral health

The clinic describes counseling and other behavioral-health services, and publishes a Tucumcari location. Call to confirm whether a local or telehealth clinician is currently available and how to begin.

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 police, fire, and medical response; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: emergency number; emergency limit: call when there is immediate danger or urgent response is needed | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

911 — immediate emergency response

Use 911 for an immediate threat, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical or police response.

Role: emotional, mental-health, and substance-use crisis support; geography: New Mexico, 24/7; cost/eligibility: call or text 988 at no charge; emergency limit: not 911 or emergency dispatch | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

988 New Mexico Crisis and Access Line

Call or text for support with emotional distress, suicide concerns, substance use, or help finding community services. If there is immediate danger or urgent medical need, call 911.

Role: county law-enforcement office and non-emergency contact; geography: Quay County; cost/eligibility: public office; emergency limit: call 911 for an emergency | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Quay County Sheriff’s Office — non-emergency

The Sheriff’s Office is at 300 S. Third Street in Tucumcari. Call the office for non-emergency questions; use 911 when urgent response is needed.

Role: city EMS, fire and rescue, police, and emergency-alert information; geography: city services in Tucumcari, with fire mutual aid noted for rural districts; cost/eligibility: emergency response; emergency limit: use 911 for emergencies, not the administration numbers | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Tucumcari Emergency Services

The City lists EMS, fire and rescue, police administration, and voluntary emergency alerts. Call 911 in an emergency; confirm jurisdiction and alert enrollment directly.

Role: county hazard preparation, emergency information, and opt-in alerts; geography: Quay County; cost/eligibility: public information; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for urgent response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Quay County Emergency Management

County Emergency Management posts contact information and ways to receive local alerts. Confirm current alert enrollment and use 911 when an emergency response is needed.

Role: domestic- and sexual-violence advocacy, safety planning, crisis support, and shelter referral; geography: provider lists Tucumcari-area support; cost/eligibility: call to confirm safe contact options, eligibility, and capacity; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Hartley House — survivor support

Hartley House describes crisis advocacy and survivor services. If it is safe to do so, call first to discuss options; shelter and program availability must be confirmed. Use a safe phone or device if someone may monitor your communications.

Role: reporting and response pathway for suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: contact APS to discuss whether the situation meets reporting criteria; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico Adult Protective Services

Use the state information and reporting pathway for concerns involving an adult who may be vulnerable. This is not a substitute for emergency response.

Role: state public-health office and program information; geography: Tucumcari/Quay County; cost/eligibility: services and appointment requirements vary; emergency limit: not emergency or crisis care | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico Department of Health — Quay County public health

The state directory lists public-health offices. Confirm the Quay County office’s current hours, appointment requirements, and available services before visiting.

Role: community-resource information and referral; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: ask each referred provider about fees and eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a crisis line | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico 211

A navigation option when you are unsure which local or statewide service to contact. Verify current contact methods and confirm details with each referred provider.

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: local primary-care clinic and referral starting point; geography: Tucumcari; cost/eligibility: ask about insurance, fees, financial assistance, and appointment access; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Sunrise Clinics — Tucumcari location

The provider lists a Tucumcari clinic at 220 S. Third Street and weekday hours. Call before traveling to confirm hours, appointment availability, and whether the service you need is offered at this location.

Role: provider billing and financial-assistance information; geography: Sunrise Clinics patients, including prospective Tucumcari patients; cost/eligibility: sliding-fee qualification and documentation must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Sunrise Clinics — billing and sliding-fee information

Sunrise Clinics describes financial-assistance and sliding-fee options. Ask what applies to behavioral-health care, what documents are needed, and whether the Tucumcari site can provide the service.

Role: local community health center for routine and ongoing medical care; geography: Tucumcari; cost/eligibility: ask about insurance, charges, and discounted medication qualification; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Quay County Family Health Center

Presbyterian Medical Services lists wellness visits, physicals, and care for common and chronic health needs at 1302 East Main Street. Call to confirm current services, providers, and appointment access.

Role: city community-development office and fair-housing information; geography: Tucumcari; cost/eligibility: ask the office about its role, jurisdiction, and any assistance; emergency limit: not emergency housing placement | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

City of Tucumcari Community Development — fair housing

The City publishes fair-housing information and contacts. This page does not promise rental assistance or a housing unit; ask where to take a specific concern or accommodation question.

Role: civil legal intake, information, and possible representation; geography: statewide, including Quay County; cost/eligibility: case type and financial eligibility screening apply; emergency limit: not emergency response or a substitute for legal advice | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico Legal Aid

New Mexico Legal Aid says it serves counties statewide. Call intake to learn whether the issue fits its services and whether the person qualifies; representation is not guaranteed.

Role: state portal to screen for, apply for, and manage health and human-services benefits; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: program-specific eligibility is determined by the state; emergency limit: not an immediate food or utility response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

YES New Mexico — benefits portal

The portal includes applications and information for programs such as food, medical, utility, and living-expense assistance. Review current rules and notices; applying does not guarantee eligibility or approval.

Role: regional community-action/basic-needs assistance and referrals; geography: EPCAA lists Quay County service; cost/eligibility: income and program rules apply and funds are limited; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Eastern Plains Community Action Agency — CSBG

EPCAA describes Community Services Block Grant assistance, including possible basic-needs support. Call the Tucumcari office to confirm current services, income limits, documents, and available funding before relying on assistance.

Role: mobile food distribution; geography: Tucumcari/Quay County; cost/eligibility: published income requirements and event rules apply; emergency limit: dates, supplies, and location can change—confirm before travel | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico — Tucumcari mobile pantry

The food bank lists a Tucumcari distribution at the Quay County Fairgrounds. Check its current schedule, eligibility instructions, and supply status before traveling; the posted calendar is time-sensitive.

Role: local food assistance; geography: Tucumcari; cost/eligibility: confirm requirements and current availability directly; emergency limit: not emergency response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Ministry of Hope

Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico lists Ministry of Hope in Tucumcari with weekday service hours. Call first to confirm current days, address, eligibility, and supplies.

Role: early-childhood education and family support; geography: EPCAA lists a Tucumcari program; cost/eligibility: age, income, and program criteria apply; emergency limit: not emergency childcare | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Eastern Plains Community Action Agency — Head Start

EPCAA describes Head Start and Early Head Start services. Families should ask the program about current enrollment, age range, income rules, and openings.

Role: housing stabilization and case-management support for eligible veteran families; geography: the listed Clovis service area includes Quay County; cost/eligibility: very-low-income veteran-family and homelessness/risk criteria apply; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico — Supportive Services for Veteran Families

The county’s community-links page hosts program information listing Quay among the Clovis area counties. Call to confirm current funding, eligibility, and whether a local appointment is available.

Role: congregate meals, meal delivery, in-town transportation, and older-adult programs; geography: Tucumcari; cost/eligibility: ask about age, service-area, meal contribution, and ride requirements; emergency limit: not emergency transportation | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Tucumcari Senior Citizens Center

The City lists meals, delivery for people unable to travel, in-town transportation, and companion programs at 523 South Third Street. Call to confirm eligibility, schedules, contributions, and ride availability.

Role: information and referral for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: ask about each referred program and service; emergency limit: not emergency response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico Aging and Disability Resource Center

The state aging network can help identify services and supports. Eligibility, fees, and local availability depend on the referred program.

Role: public library, internet access, public computers, literacy support, and information access; geography: Tucumcari; cost/eligibility: ask about card, computer, copying, and notary policies; emergency limit: not emergency response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Tucumcari Public Library

The City lists internet and public-computer access, including a Spanish-language computer, at 602 S. Second Street. Confirm current hours and any fees before visiting.

Role: municipal solid-waste and disposal information; geography: Tucumcari; cost/eligibility: posted landfill charges and accepted-material rules apply—confirm current rates and access; emergency limit: not a cleanout, hauling, or hazardous-material service | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Tucumcari Streets & Sanitation — landfill information

The City publishes landfill location, hours, charges, and some excluded materials. Call before loading or traveling; these details do not establish that the City offers home cleanouts or pickup for a specific item.

Role: research-based education and community programming; geography: Quay County, office in Tucumcari; cost/eligibility: ask about each program, fees, and registration; emergency limit: not clinical care or emergency response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Quay County Cooperative Extension

The County describes Extension programs as practical, research-based education. Ask the office what current family, consumer-science, or community programs may be useful.

Role: county-office and public-department navigation; geography: Quay County, offices in Tucumcari; cost/eligibility: office-specific—confirm jurisdiction, hours, and requirements; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Quay County government directory

Use the County’s directory to locate offices such as the assessor, clerk, dispatch, courts, and road maintenance. Contact the relevant office to verify its role and hours.

Role: county-maintained links to local institutions and regional services; geography: Quay County; cost/eligibility: each linked provider sets its own rules and fees; emergency limit: a directory is not emergency response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Quay County community links

The County links to area health, education, veteran, transportation, and government resources. Confirm each listing directly because linked information may change.

Role: state public-health office directory; geography: statewide, including Quay County; cost/eligibility: program rules and fees vary; emergency limit: not a crisis or emergency-care line | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

NMHealth — public-health office locator

Use the state directory to confirm the current Quay County office address, hours, and public-health services before visiting.

Role: civil legal intake and possible advice or representation; geography: statewide, including Quay County; cost/eligibility: income, case type, and capacity screening apply; emergency limit: not emergency response or legal advice through this guide | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico Legal Aid — housing and civil legal information

For a housing, benefits, or other civil legal issue, contact statewide intake and ask whether the issue is within the program’s scope. An application does not guarantee representation.

Role: home energy-efficiency and weatherization program information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: household, property, income, funding, and program criteria must be checked; emergency limit: not urgent heating repair | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico Housing — Energy$mart weatherization

The County links to the state’s Energy$mart program. Contact the current administrator to confirm whether Quay County is served, application status, eligibility, and any wait; a program listing does not promise service.

Role: statewide affordable-housing, home-repair, and energy-program information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: varies by program and funding; emergency limit: not emergency shelter placement | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority — housing resources

Explore the agency’s current program list and contact the administrator about local coverage, income rules, application dates, and availability.

Role: state benefits information and application support; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: current SNAP, Medicaid, and other program rules determine eligibility; emergency limit: not same-day food or crisis response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico Health Care Authority — benefit updates

HCA posts current benefit and renewal information. Check official notices and contact HCA or YES New Mexico for questions about an individual case.

Role: state family and public-health resource directory; geography: New Mexico, with Quay County listings; cost/eligibility: confirm current provider service, age, and payment requirements; emergency limit: directory is not crisis response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico CYFD — Quay County resource directory

The state CYFD resource directory includes county-level service listings. Some directory details may be dated; contact each provider to confirm current services and access.

Role: statewide veterans’ benefits information and referral; geography: New Mexico, including Quay County; cost/eligibility: veteran or eligible-family status and program criteria apply; emergency limit: not crisis response | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

New Mexico Department of Veterans Services

The County’s community-links page points to the state veterans-services network. Ask about current local or regional appointments and benefit eligibility.

Role: housing-program information and possible public-housing or rental-assistance intake; geography: Quay County; cost/eligibility: programs, waitlists, and eligibility must be confirmed with the authority; emergency limit: not emergency shelter placement | Tucumcari and Quay County, New Mexico

Quay County housing authority — verify current access

A state county resource directory lists a housing authority, but public secondary listings conflict. Use the state directory to identify current contact details and verify by phone before sharing personal information or traveling.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Tucumcari, 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.

Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight