McKinley County

Local offices in McKinley County

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

• Human services · State office

  New Mexico Human Services Department Income Support Division, Gallup Field Office

  3006 E. Highway 66, Gallup, NM 87301

  Help here

  • Income support benefitsVisit or contact the office to ask about state income support benefits.
  Call 505-726-7600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.nm.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Gallup Housing Authority

  203 Debra Drive, Gallup, NM 87301

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about applying for income-based public housing and the application waitlist.Apply onlineRead more
  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk about rental vouchers that help eligible households pay rent to private landlords.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 505-722-4388DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on galluphousing.com

• Public health · State office

  New Mexico Department of Health McKinley County Public Health Office

  1919 College Drive, Gallup, NM 87301

  Help here

  • Public health and WICGet public health services, including family planning, immunizations, and WIC.
  Call 505-722-4391DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Gallup Magistrate Court

  285 Boardman Drive #C, Gallup, NM 87301

  Help here

  • Court assistanceContact the court for help with court matters and information about local court services.
  Call 505-722-6636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eleventhdistrict.nmcourts.gov

• Human services · County office

  McKinley County Community Services Department

  Help here

  • Community services programsContact the department for help with its community programs.
  Call 505-726-8249Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mckinley.nm.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsCall the Area Agency on Aging to find services for older adults in McKinley County.Read more
  Call 866-699-4927Website

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

• State office

  New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department Gallup Office

  1720 East Aztec Blvd, Gallup, NM 87301

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesVisit or contact the office for child and family services provided by CYFD.
  Call 505-863-9556DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cyfd.nm.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  McKinley County Office of Emergency Management

  2221 Boyd Ave, Gallup, NM 87301

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and alertsGet information about county emergency planning and alerts for local emergencies.
  Call 505-722-4248DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mckinley.nm.us

• State office

  New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Gallup Field Office

  1710 E. Aztec Ave, Gallup, NM 87301

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the field office for motor vehicle services, including driver licensing transactions.
  Call 888-683-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Octavia Fellin Public Library

  115 West Hill Ave, Gallup, NM 87301

  Help here

  • Library materials and research helpBorrow library materials, use research resources, or get help with technology.Read more
  Call 505-863-1291DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ofpl.online

McKinley County, New Mexico website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve McKinley County

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

Job help near McKinley 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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Gallup

  1.5 miles away

  2918 East Highway 66, Gallup, NM 87301

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00

  Call 505-863-8181DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

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.

Cities and towns in McKinley County

• Gallup

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