Santa Fe
Ask about Santa Fe
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Santa Fe and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Santa Fe
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
New Mexico Health Care Authority Income Support Division, Santa Fe Field Office
39 B Plaza la Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, or help with energy bills at the field office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Housing authority · City office
Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority
664 Alta Vista Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers and how to join a waiting list.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santafenm.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Santa Fe Utility Billing Division
Help here
- Utility bills and account helpGet help with water, refuse, sewer, or stormwater bills, account changes, and low-income credits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santafenm.gov
Human services · City office
City of Santa Fe Constituent Services
200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Help here
- City service helpGet help with a city service question or report a local problem, and staff will send it to the right city department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santafenm.gov
Older adults · City office
City of Santa Fe Division of Senior Services
1121 Alto Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Help here
- Senior programs and helpAdults age 60 and older can get help with meals, rides, benefits counseling, activities, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santafenm.gov
Jobs and training · State office
New Mexico Workforce Connection, Santa Fe
301 West DeVargas Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help finding work and using local workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.state.nm.us
State office · State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Santa Fe Field Office
2546 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the state MVD office for driver licensing and other motor vehicle transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
Library · City office
Santa Fe Public Library
145 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use digital resources, and attend library programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santafenm.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Santa Fe Recreation Division
490 Bishops Lodge Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Help here
- Recreation programsFind recreation center programs, pool schedules, and activities for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santafenm.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Santa Fe
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Roadrunner Food Bank
5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
New Mexico Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
HELP-New Mexico
2101 Mountain Road NW, Ste. A, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Santa Fe County
Santa Fe is in Santa Fe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Santa Fe Southside WIC Office
2538 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can apply for nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmwic.org
Housing authority · County office
Santa Fe County Housing Authority
52 Camino de Jacobo, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceThe Housing Authority provides public housing and rental assistance programs for eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santafecountynm.gov
Human services · County office
Santa Fe County Community Services Department
240 Grant Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
Help here
- Community health and social service connectionsCONNECT navigators help residents find food, housing, transportation, and other health and social services.Read more
- Behavioral health crisis supportThe department connects residents to behavioral health crisis and treatment services.
- Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, senior center programs, and transportation.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santafecountynm.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging
644 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87505
Help here
- Aging services and referralsThe Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and caregivers find services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmaging.state.nm.us
State office · State office
New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services, Santa Fe State Benefits Office
407 Galisteo St., Room 134, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with state veterans’ benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmdvs.org
Emergency help · County office
Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsResidents can find emergency preparedness information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santafecountynm.gov
New Mexico programs by kind of help
These are run by New Mexico and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- New Mexico 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988