Basic Needs Resources
Basic Needs are the minimum necessary elements that people need in order to succeed in their goals; these include food, clothing, shelter, safety. If you are experiencing challenges with food access, housing, or finances, MHS Counselors want to ensure you have resources available to you in your time of need.
University Of New Mexico Hospital School-based Health Center
UNM SBHC serves ALL APS students, not just the ones at the schools where these clinics are located. SBHC sees everyone regardless of insurance or immigration status.
They provide confidential sexual and reproductive health, confidential mental health services, and case management and conduct regular medical care for wellness, including sports physicals, injury, and illness.
Teens can call to make appointments for themselves for confidential sexual and reproductive health services and behavioral health services. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the clinic directly at (505) 253-0012.
School Based Health Centers
Please check the APS and UNM websites for the most up to date information on School Based Heath Centers (SBHC).
Shelters
New Day 505-938-1060
Casa Q (LGBTQ+) 505-872-2099
Amistad Youth Shelter 505-877-0371
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(505) 277-3013 1-866-435-7166 |
1-855-662-7474 1-855-466-7100 (Warmline) |
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(505) 266-7711 |
(505) 323-0478 |
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988 |
Southwest Family Guidance Center (505) 830-1871 |
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NM Coalition Against Domestic Violence (505) 246-9240 |
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 |
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Trevor Project: LGBTQ support 1-866-488-7386 or |
Teens Helping Teens: 1-800-TLC-TEEN |
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Report Child Abuse & Neglect 1-855-333-7233 |
Trafficking Hotline 505-438-3733 |
Victim Of Violence
Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center 505-243-2333
On-site Partners: Rape Crisis Center, SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners), Domestic Violence Resources, COAST (1x emergency funds for utilities/rent), NM Legal Aid, ENLACE.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Help is available. Speak with someone today. by dialing 988, or visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website.
Available 24 hours/day.
Food Bank
Roadrunner Food Bank has been serving the Albuquerque community since 1979, and they have been partnering directly with APS for many of those years. Innumerable APS families have benefited from this partnership through food pantries on school campuses or “Feed The Children- Weekly Food Bag.”
Please complete this form to apply for this program:
Feed the Children Weekly Food Bag Form
Additional Resources
- Roadrunner Food Bank 505-349-5340
- Store House 505-842-6491
- East Central Health and Social Services Center 505-767-5700
- Jesus First-Tomas Baca Food Pantry 505-299-2377
- Presbyterian Hospital Free Meals Program
Aps Clothing Bank
No student should miss a day of school due to inappropriate or inadequate clothing or school supplies. If the student needs basic needs items, please complete this form:
Locker 505 Clothing Bank
Locker #505 student clothing bank is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that has established a student-focused facility where children can try on and choose outfits that they feel good about wearing. Having appropriate school clothing allows children to concentrate on their school work, not their clothing. It also helps keep children, who might not go to class because of their clothes, stay in school.
- Students MUST be present for appointment.
- Once referral is received we will contact parent/guardian to make appointment.
- All services are provided CURBSIDE OR IN-PERSON. If curbside appointment is chosen the parent/guardian will be required to fill out sizing sheet and email form back to Locker#505.
- Missed appointments with no notice receive one opportunity to reschedule.
To apply for this service, please complete this form: