Guardianship Resources

  1. New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning Council – Office of Guardianship

    • Address: 625 Silver Avenue SW, Suite 100A, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • Phone: (505) 841-4519
    • Website: https://www.nmddpc.com/guardianship_program
    • Description: Offers statewide, publicly funded guardianship services for income-eligible adults alleged to be incapacitated. Services include education on alternatives to guardianship, legal assistance for appointing guardians, and provision of professional guardians when necessary.

  2. Pegasus Legal Services for Children

    • Address: 3201 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
    • Phone: (505) 244-1101
    • Website: https://pegasuslaw.org/kinship-guardianship/
    • Description: Provides legal services focusing on kinship guardianship, assisting relatives in obtaining legal guardianship of children in their care. They offer a Guardianship Legal Helpline for information and assistance.

  3. New Mexico Legal Aid – Volunteer Attorney Program

    • Address: 505 Marquette Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • Phone: (505) 217-1660 (Albuquerque) or 1-833-355-6944 (Statewide)
    • Website: https://vapnm.org/volunteer-resources/adult-guardianship-resources-tools/
    • Description: Offers resources and tools for adult guardianship cases, including educational materials and connections to volunteer attorneys for legal assistance.

  4. New Mexico Courts – Adult Guardianship & Conservatorship

    • Website: https://adultguardianship.nmcourts.gov/
    • Description: Provides information on the guardianship and conservatorship process, including access to court forms, orientation programs, and grievance procedures.

  5. HeartcoR Guardianship

    • Phone: (505) 219-1984
    • Website: https://heartcorguardianship.com/
    • Description: Offers guardianship, conservatorship, case management, and advocacy services, focusing on protecting the rights and interests of individuals unable to advocate for themselves.

  6. Mary Galvez Guardianship and Case Management Services

    • Phone: (505) 401-9534
    • Website: https://www.marygalvezguardianship.com/
    • Description: Provides guardianship and case management services for New Mexico residents facing challenges related to aging and special needs.

These organizations offer a range of services related to guardianship, including legal assistance, case management, and educational resources. It's advisable to contact them directly to learn more about their specific services and any eligibility requirements.