State Abuse/Neglect Agencies

New Mexico Adult Protective Services (APS) is committed to protecting the safety of adults who are not able to protect themselves and to promoting personal choice and self-determination. APS remains on call for emergent reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation 24/7. If there is suspicion that an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, call Adult Protective Services Statewide Intake, toll-free at 1-866-654-3219 or 1-505-476-4912. APS investigates allegations through interviewing the client, collateral contacts, alleged abuser(s) and through examining evidence such as medical and bank records. They address emergency needs for food, shelter or law enforcement protection. They determine whether abuse is occurring or not. If it is, APS develops a case plan with the client, to stop the abuse, and to address the client’s health and safety needs through services such as medical or mental health treatment, housing assistance, legal assistance, financial assistance, personal care, and home delivered meals.

The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department provides an array of prevention, intervention, rehabilitative and after-care services to New Mexico children and their families. These include Protective services such as Adoptions or Child Abuse & Neglect, and Early Childhood Services. Juvenile justice services can provide access to Reintegration Centers and Facilities. Behavioral health services include Domestic Violence and Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health.