Family Support Services

Positive Behavior Supports Corporation embraces a specific approach to delivery of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy: Positive behavior support (PBS) which is a research-based approach to supporting people of all ages with behavioral challenges in home, school, and community settings.

Interested parties, please dial extension 1200 when calling the main phone number to get in contact with Amber Lindeman. Interested parties can additionally dial this phone number, as well: 772-675-9100.

At Cima Live, Laugh, Play, we believe in the therapeutic use of motion to assist in self-regulation and emotional well-being. The benefits of a Sensory rich atmosphere are well documented and we have been utilizing them since 2011. Our staff members at Cima Live, Laugh, Play are actively enriching the lives of children and creating a community of passionate people who love being healthy and having fun! We are the perfect place for pre-teen children who need some extra movement and motion. We offer a variety of swings, a trampoline, riding cars, a zip-line, and an assortment of toys and play sets that are sure to bring out the smiles and giggles.

Nose to Toes Yoga Studio Owner, Liz Fitzgerald, is an experienced Kids Yoga Teacher, who guides kids in Summer Camps, Afterschool classes, Birthday Parties, Private & Group Classes. We teach kids how to move their body in coordination with their Super-Power Breathing. KIDS LOVE YOGA BECAUSE IT IS FUN! In our studio, kids of all abilities learn to bend and stretch to build strength, flexibility and focus. We create works of art and learn to work together and make new friends. Our Lil' Yogi Summer Camp-ages 4-8, runs 4 days from 6/22-6/25. Camp times of 9am-12noon. Cost is $175/per child. Our Powerful Warriors Summer Camp-ages 9-13, runs 4 days from 7/13-7/16. Camp Times of 1pm-4pm.

Our partners help us build a diverse staff of underemployed individuals with unique and different abilities. And paired with our commitment to world-class beer and a deep love for pizza, Restoration Pizza aims to restore goodness in our community.

The school has a working board consisting of staff and community. Many of the members have been active since the inception of the school. The board has always been committed to offering the right learning environment for any student who needs to learn in a different way. The Staff of DLD Sycamore School are trained and skilled in working with students with learning differences. They are committed, dedicated, and caring professionals who incorporate Christian values into their teaching strategies. Certified and non-certified personnel work in the intimate and nurturing environment of the school. Among our staff is a language therapist certified in Orton Gillingham for students needing one-to-one work and daily pull-out for dyslexia and reading help. DLD is listed in The Directory of Facilities and Services for Learning Disabled.

Through a spirit of collaboration and a passion and commitment to academic and social excellence for children with special educational needs and learning disabilities, Pathways Academy offers a one-of-a-kind school that delivers an innovative approach to evidence-based learning techniques that realize potential and change lives. Pathways Academy is a year-round school, open Monday through Thursday (No classes Friday). All students who graduate from Pathways Academy are eligible for a New Mexico State High School Diploma (the same diploma received if they attended a public school). We have graduates who have attended and are currently attending New Mexico colleges and universities such as CNM and NMSU.

Greetings Trans and Queer Lobos, Allies, Advocates, and Accomplices! Thank you for visiting the LGBTQ Resource Center. To promote a more inclusive campus, the LGBTQ Resource Center provides a number of services to students, staff, and faculty. Some of these are also available to community members. Services include:

a. Educational Programming;
b. Computer Pod (UNM affiliates only);
c. Counseling;
d. HIV Testing;
e. Library through the LIBROS system (UNM affiliates only);
f. Lounge Area;
g. Safer Sex Resources;
h. Safe Zone Trainings.

NMCSAP leads the state’s efforts to reduce sexual abuse and sexual violence by providing training and technical assistance to service providers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, medical practitioners, and mental health professionals. NMCSAP also collects and analyzes sexual assault and domestic violence data and produces annual reports of the findings

To complete a Child Disability Report on behalf of a child applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, you need to give us information about the child's medical conditions, medical records, education, and work history and contact Social Security to complete an application for SSI benefits.

The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.

At Presbyterian Medical Services, we believe that the best way to improve community health and well-being is for everyone to work together. To that end, we work collaboratively with community groups, school districts, local providers, hospitals and governments at every level. Together, we develop programs and services that meet the needs of the people living within these communities. And we only expand into communities that invite our involvement.

Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs. To make the greatest impact possible, we concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.

All told, we operate approximately 100 programs in communities throughout the state. Many of the individuals served by Presbyterian Medical Services live at or below the federal poverty level.

Report incidents or concerns with long-term care facilities and hospitals.

Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.

Services includes Birth and Death certificates, Medical Cannabis program, Women Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunization program, Health Facility Licensing & Certification, and Developmental Disabilities.

The Arc New Mexico Sexual Assault Program (SAP) exists to support victims of sexual assault with intellectual/developmental disabilities to access law enforcement and court systems which bring offenders to justice and to, through technical assistance and
advocacy, support victims of sexual assault with intellectual /developmental disabilities to receive medical, mental health, and disability related natural and paid supports in a manner that is both trauma and disability informed.

We are a Trauma Informed Agency whose main focus is to help Victims of Domestic Violence break the cycle of abuse in their lives. Each department, Advocacy, Case Management & Counseling are all here to provide resources, help, guidance and support to help victims get safe, become independent and heal. Our goal is to help a victim break the cycle of violence and heal in order to have healthy relationships in their future. DVRC, Inc. is here to Empower Victims of Domestic Violence and Engage the Community to End the Cycle of Domestic Violence through Education and Prevention. We work with multiple community organizations to help provide resources, legal help, financial resources and help in order to get a victim safe & work with them to rebuild their life after domestic violence.

Coordinates local and national responses to domestic violence, working closely with the New Mexico state legislature to enact policies, processes, protocol and laws. The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NMCADV) provides support and assistance to domestic violence programs across the state.

The NMCADV does not provide direct victim services, and can only offer referrals for services and programs in the State of New Mexico. Referrals may include agencies who offer Immediate Shelter/Housing & transitional housing, mailing service to receive mail, Individual advocacy, legal advocacy, support groups, financial literacy, career programs, substance use counselors & counseling, and much more. NMCADV additional provides referral to "Offender Treatment Programs" to hold offenders accountable and change perpetrator behavior.

If you would like to speak with an advocate or need help for victim services, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224, or contact your nearest shelter.

The NMGSA Network serves and empowers LGBTQ+ and allied youth, ages 13-24, to create safer, more inclusive and welcoming schools while also building stronger, more resilient young leaders and activists. NMGSA supports and sustains GSA clubs across the state while also working nationally to create change and engaging in active policy advocacy work at the state legislature and within schools.

We host numerous resiliency and leadership-building events throughout the year, and we seek out partnerships with other community groups and organizations as well as adults interested in supporting the LGBTQ+ community and/or those adults looking to start a Genders and Sexualities Alliance in school.

GSA clubs, or GSAs for short, are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice.

The UNM Women's Resource center has been and continues to be an advocate for women on campus and in the community promoting the establishment and enforcement of policies and procedures which address issues of institutionalized sexism & racism, sexual harassment, and all other forms of discrimination in the classroom, on campus, and beyond.

Accessibility is important to the UNM Women's Resource Center. Reaching out to all genders and parents in the community, the WRC is a safe, a family friendly environment offering a universal restroom, family friendly computer pod, and lactation stations throughout campus for women returning to work, or study.

The WRC is working REMOTELY at this time, however, interested parties being provided include:

a. Virtual confidential and anonymous advocacy appointments,
b. Resource navigation,
c. Free counseling telepatherapy,
d. Survivor support chatroom,
e. SNAP Application Assistance,
f. Eating Disorder Group,
g. New Student Parent Programming,
h. New Virtual Yoga

Los Pasitos provides Early Intervention services to children ages birth to three years, that are at risk for, or that have a developmental delay or disability, get the support they need to reach their full potential. Los Pasitos partners with families to nurture and advocate for their child’s development through coaching and modeling in their natural environment so that parents and caregivers can shine while helping their child reach their full potential. All early intervention services are free to families

Empowering communities to elevate individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through inclusion, advocacy, and friendship. Hosts educational, inclusive events and programs for New Mexico’s Autism Community.

Events Page: https://elevatethespectrum.org/events/

Stand up to Stigma offers peer support groups and behavioral health resources in the Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan and the State of New Mexico. Support groups are free and are designed by peers such as yourself offering support with dealing with challenges and triumphs of mood disorders and related behavioral health and medical health issues. STS peer support groups offer peers a way to recovery for those with mental health issues.

Note: Currently there are no in-person support groups; peer support groups are conducted via zoom on their main page; scroll down for more information. Interested parties can also sign up for their newsletter for additional updates and information. Subject to change as Covid-19 regulations and restrictions ease with time.

Statewide and nationwide information can be found at: https://www.dbsalliance.org/.

To advance exemplary services, research, education, and policies to support the well-being of all New Mexicans. The Center for Development and Disability serves children and adults throughout New Mexico with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities. Our programs include home visits, screenings, evaluations, and early intervention services.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Woodbine House was founded in 1985 by the father of a child with Down syndrome who hoped to give other parents access to the type of practical, empathetic information he had struggled to find for himself. Since those pre-Internet days, our mission has grown to encompass publishing accessible, empowering books for families, teachers, and professionals who are seeking guidance and support in helping children and adults with any disability achieve their potential.

The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations and become valued members of welcoming communities. NDSS supports and advocates for the Down syndrome community by focusing on three key areas of programming: Resources & Support, Policy & Advocacy, and Community Engagement.

New Mexico Allies for Advocacy, Inc. (NM Allies) is a non-profit organization run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. Our mission is to unite and educate the general public about disability issues. To unite, NM Allies brings together all stakeholders including self-advocates, advocates, and community members from across the state through social media, conferences and telecommunications. Our results are to improve inclusion, decrease discrimination, enhance quality of life and community participation with full access to effective and qualified communication.

No website available, but do have a Facebook page.

The Special Education Division will work with districts, parents, and SWDs to ensure that kids protected by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act get a free and adequate public education (IDEA). We'll use data to make judgments on how to help SWDs fulfill college and job readiness criteria by providing equal access to demanding courses and high-quality training. Their website includes more information and resources on Data reports for transparency within the agency, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PreK, and much more.
(*Note: Please click on "Special Education Division Staff," to specifically get in contact with someone within the agency for more information).

The Advisory Council on Quality Supports for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ACQ) advises the New Mexico Department of Health on the systems guiding the provision of services and supports that assist people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) of all ages and their families to be fully included in New Mexico communities. The purpose of the ACQ is to provide advisory counsel to the Department about the needs of people with IDD, their families and support networks.

The IEP Specialist Liaison is responsible for directing programs that give educational help to students with mental, psychological, learning, behavioral, or physical challenges as part of a school's instructional leadership team.

Individuals, families, and social service organizations interested in community mental health services, substance abuse treatment programs, and assistance for persons with developmental disabilities can visit the Network of Care for Mental/Behavioral Health's online information portal.

(*Note: You can also call: 1-800-283-4465).

New Mexico’s new Supports Waiver (SW) is a Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver that is an option for individuals who are on the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Wait List. Supports Waiver services are intended to complement unpaid supports that are provided to individuals by family and others. A Supports Waiver participant will have the choice to access Support Waiver services through Agency Based Services or a Participant Directed Services.

Services:
Assistive Technology*
Behavior Support Consultation
Customized Community Supports-Group
Customized Community Supports-Individual
Employment Supports
Environmental Modifications*
Personal Care
Non-Medical Transportation
Respite
Vehicle Modifications*

Supports Waiver also has sites in Metro, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast area.
https://www.nmhealth.org/about/ddsd/pgsv/csw/staff/

Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.

Services includes Birth and Death certificates, Medical Cannabis program, Women Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunization program, Health Facility Licensing & Certification, and Developmental Disabilities.

https://www.nmhealth.org/location/public/
The Department of Health also has sites in Albuquerque, Reserve, Dexter, Roswell, Grants, Raton, Cannon AFB, Clovis, Ft Sumner, Anthony, Chaparral, Hatch, Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Artesia, Carlsbad, Silver City, Santa Rosa, Lordsburg, Hobbs, Lovington, Ruidoso, Los Alamos, Columbus, Deming, Gallup, Mora, Alamogordo, Holloman AFB, Tularosa, Tucumcari, Española, Tierra Amarilla, Portales, Bloomfield, Farmington, Las Vegas, Bernalillo, Cuba, Santa Fe, T or C, Socorro, Taos, Estancia, Clayton, Belen, and Los Lunas.

Pediatric Specialty Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Developmental Disabilities, and Medical Complexity. Provides a nurturing and supportive environment to care for children (birth to 21 years old) with Special Needs, Developmental Disabilities and/or Complex Care in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico.

The fastest growing music school in New Mexico is Music on the Westside. Every year, we teach hundreds of classes to kids ranging in age from 4 to adult, including pupils with special needs. We help teach any instrument you or your child wants to learn: piano, electric and acoustic guitar, drums, ukulele, voice, violin, and cello, all at one place.

Since 2001, ABWL has served the Greater Albuquerque Community as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Our aim is to collaborate with others to provide the essential assistance for persons with developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives, including employment, education, leisure, and relationships. We also educate others about the challenges that persons with developmental impairments experience. We give community outreach information such as events and fundraisers.

While grieving a death, the Children's Grief Center provides a secure space to discuss experiences and feelings by offering free support groups for bereaved children. CGC serves children aged 5 to 25, as well as teenagers, young adults, and adult caregivers. Groups are meant to provide children with the chance to discuss, draw, write, play, act out their grief, learn coping skills to learn how to keep the memory of their loved one alive with others who are going through similar experiences. 

Blue Star's Therapy provides premier home, community, and center-based early intervention therapy services for young children with Autism and other developmental delays using the Early Start Denver Model Curriculum.

Services include ESDM Services, Parent Empowerment Program, The Blue School, Speech-Language Pathology, ABA: Behavioral Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Consultation, and Educational Setting Observation.

Bilingual services included.

We understand that every child learns differently and each family has a different set of circumstances that may affect treatment. At Autism Learning Collaborative, we offer a wide range of ABA therapy services including in-home, center-based, in-school, telehealth, and social skills services. Our comprehensive therapy programs are designed to help children build important sets of skills in areas such as:

Behavior Planning
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Language and Communication
Play Skills
Pre-Academic Skills
Self-Help
Social Skills
And more!

Additional Albuquerque sites:
3400 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
1510 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Additional locations nationally: Dallas, Omaha, & San Antonio

TEASC provides in-home services for New Mexicans age 18 and older with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Patients or their families can request a TEASC consultation. Providers or advocates can also request a referral.

Specialized TEASC providers can visit your home or see the patient in a UNM Family Practice or community clinic. We offer a range of medical and mental health care services, as well as help with support system needs.

TEASC services are provided at no cost to the individual. We are funded by the New Mexico Department of Health/Developmental Disabilities Supports Division.

Down Syndrome Families of Las Cruces is a place where families can find love, hope, encouragement, and support. We want to provide opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome to grow, learn skills that will help them be self-sufficient, and provide a community where they can have friends and activities. We also strive to educate the community on Down syndrome and special needs.

The Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, education, and support. We are a collaborative network that seeks to create awareness, assure inclusion, and promote independence in individuals with Down syndrome.

Guided by Jewish values and tradition, the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center strives to enrich and inspire the entire
community by offering quality, multi-generational fitness, wellness, cultural, recreational, social, and educational programs in a safe,
nurturing, and welcoming environment that is respectful to all.

The JCC offers adaptive swim lessons for individuals of all ages who have disabilities. There is also an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program for children with ASD.

The Fish Factory offers swim lessons for all children, including children who have disabilities.

Mile High Little League has a Challenger League for children and young adults who have disabilities.

VIP Program
The AYSO VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.

VIP teams may include:

Blind or visually impaired
Amputees or with conditions that impair mobility
Mentally or emotionally challenged
Autistic
Down syndrome
Cerebral Palsy

Provides early childhood and adult services.

Adult Services:
Living Supports - Family Living
Community Integrated Employment
Customized Community Supports
Living Supports - Supported Living
Respite Services

Child Services:
Special Instruction & Developmentally Appropriate Activities
Service Coordination
Speech & Language Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Vision Services
Hearing Services
Nutrition Services
Social Work Services
Psychological Services
Family Education & Counseling
Medical-Related to Diagnosis & Evaluation
Nursing Services
Health Services
Transportation Services
Respite
Center-Based Playgroup - Ages 2-3 years of age

We are a therapist-run organization that began in July of 2005 to serve children and families’ needs through early intervention.

Today we have teams with speech-language, occupational, physical, and family therapists. We also have a nurse, nutritionist, family services coordinators, developmental instructions, infant massage therapists, and pediatric specialists. Our mental health clinicians specializing in play therapy interventions, MDMR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more. Our Autism program has 16 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and about 50 Registered Behavior Therapists (RBT).

Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

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