Los Alamos County

Local offices in Los Alamos County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Los Alamos County Social Services Division

  1505 15th Street, Suite A, Los Alamos, NM 87544

  Help here

  • Benefits and basic needs helpStaff help residents apply for or renew Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, and utility assistance.
  • Housing helpStaff help residents find housing voucher support and assistance with eviction processes.
  • Health care referrals and assistanceStaff help residents find health care and apply for local help with some behavioral health costs.
  • Job-seeking helpStaff can help residents connect with job-seeking services.
  Call 505-662-8068DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on losalamosnm.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  LA Cares

  Help here

  • Food assistanceResidents can contact LA Cares to ask about local food assistance.
  • Homelessness preventionLA Cares works to help prevent homelessness in Los Alamos County.
  Call 505-661-8015Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lacaresnm.org

• State office

  Los Alamos Public Health Office-Satellite WIC Clinic

  1183 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544

  Help here

  • WICThe clinic helps eligible families with WIC nutrition services and benefits.
  Call 505-753-4659DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmwic.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging

  644 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, help at home, and local senior programs.
  Call 505-395-2668DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nonmetroaaa.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Betty Ehart Senior Center

  1101 Bathtub Row, Los Alamos, NM 87544

  Help here

  • Senior meals and programsOlder adults can come for meals, classes, wellness programs, and social activities.
  Call 505-662-8920DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on losalamosnm.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsResidents can find preparedness information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on losalamosnm.gov

• State office

  New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Los Alamos Field Office

  997 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM 87544

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesResidents can visit for state motor vehicle and driver licensing services.
  Call 888-683-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.mvd.newmexico.gov

• Library · County office

  Los Alamos County Library System

  2400 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM 87544

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsResidents can use library materials, get help with research, and attend library programs.
  Call 505-662-8240DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on losalamosnm.gov

Los Alamos County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Los Alamos County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  St. Felix Pantry

  48 miles from the center of Los Alamos County

  4020 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Any New Mexico resident

  What to bring: New Mexico residency required for a pantry card.

  Call 505-891-8075DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stfelixpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Los Alamos County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Los Alamos County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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