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 similar peers who offer support while dealing with challenges and triumphs of mood disorders and related behavioral health and medical health issues. Stand up to Stigma peer support groups offer peers a way to recovery for those with mental health issues.

We exist to provide support and assistance to all people with Down syndrome and their families. We do this by providing family services, community awareness, and educational programs. Our vision is for individuals with Down syndrome to be fully included as valued members of society, so they can each reach their personal dreams. The Down Syndrome Foundation of Southeastern New Mexico is committed to provide support and education to all individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We service nine counties: Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Roosevelt, De Baca, Curry, Lincoln, Otero, & Dona Ana, however we are always happy to help individuals outside of our service area. For more information, please contact us.

CARC offers child and adult services including FIT and child development services, adult habilitation, work services, supported employment, nursing, money management, socialization, and opportunities for the Special Olympics. CARC also supports individuals throughout their life span and improves quality of life by providing transportation, therapy pool, on-call services, case management, crisis intervention, and other activities and life skills.

The Autism Family and Provider Resource Team is part of the Autism Programs at UNM CDD . The statewide program focuses on supporting and serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, caregivers, educators, and communities. Through phone or email, team members can assist with topics ranging from problem-solving individual issues to helping find resources online. In addition Autism Program trainings are available for a wide range of topics around ASD.

Facebook page for organization in New Mexico that provides support for families with a child with cerebral palsy or other disabilities. See also https://cpfamilynetwork.org/resources/resources-guide/cerebral-palsy-parent-association-new-mexico/. 

The Epilepsy Foundation New Mexico provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. They are fighting to end epilepsy in New Mexico by supporting and mobilizing the epilepsy community through educational activities, direct services, advocacy, as well as research to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. The Foundation also seeks to educate the general public to better understand epilepsy and seizure disorders, including knowing proper seizure first aid.

Challenged by the vision of St. Magdalene of Canossa to serve those “most in need” and believing in the value and uniqueness of each person, Casa Angelica is committed to empower, educate and form young people with pervasive needs, accompanying their growth process, calling forth their gifts and establishing them to develop fully their potential. This mission is carried out in a family atmosphere that is both collaborative and supportive of the residents and their families.

The mission at ETS is to empower individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through inclusion, advocacy, and friendship throughout the state. Elevate the Spectrum is a non-profit made up of volunteers from various backgrounds. Elevate the Spectrum includes groups, fundraisers and special events throughout the year.

A voluntary health agency that works to combat muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and related muscle-debilitating diseases. The organization is committed to finding treatments and cures while providing a comprehensive program to empower families with support to help them thrive and stay independent including summer camps for kids, peer support, equipment resources and more. Related volunteer opportunities available.COVID-19 Update: following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Therapeutic Camps
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Provides disease/disability information and support groups, and comprehensive resources for accurate, up-to-date information, support, and acceptance to maximize the quality of life for individuals with 5p- and their families. This syndrome is a chromosomal deletion disorder that results in intellectual and developmental issues in children. Also supports five Regional Family Get-Togethers per year.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disease/Disability Information

Thyroid cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and medical professionals.

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Internet Information Resources
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Those affected by scleroderma and their families.

Provides awareness for support, education and research.
Provides educational and emotional support, stimulates and support research designed to identify the cause and cure for scleroderma, and improve methods of treatment; and enhances the public's awareness of this disease.
Chapters and Support Groups may be located in Resources.