How many domestic violence resources are in New Mexico?

Women's Corner tracks 16 domestic violence resources for women in New Mexico.

Are domestic violence resources in New Mexico free?

16 of the 16 listed domestic violence resources in New Mexico are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in New Mexico have domestic violence resources?

Listings span cities including Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces.

What are some examples of domestic violence resources in New Mexico?

Featured entries include National Domestic Violence Hotline, New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, S.A.F.E. House — Albuquerque, Esperanza Shelter — Santa Fe, La Casa Inc. — Las Cruces.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

6 of 16 New Mexico domestic violence listings include phone numbers.

How do I get a restraining order?

Go to your county's family or civil courthouse and ask the clerk for a 'protective order' or 'order of protection' petition — no attorney or filing fee required. Temporary ex parte orders can be issued the same day. A full hearing follows within 10–21 days. Court advocates and DV agencies help fill out forms; bring any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).

Where can I go right now if I'm not safe?

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — they connect you to your nearest shelter, arrange emergency transport, and help with a safety plan. Shelters are confidential, free, and 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a DV advocate at the scene.

Will the shelter take my kids?

Yes. Domestic violence shelters accept women with children — most accommodate boys up to age 17 (a few have age limits around 12–13 for older boys, and will arrange alternate placement nearby). Pets are increasingly welcome through programs like RedRover and Sheltering Animals & Families Together. Bring kids' birth certificates, school records, and any medications if you can.

Is the hotline really free and confidential?

Yes — the National DV Hotline and all state DV hotlines are free, confidential, anonymous, available 24/7, and offered in 200+ languages. Advocates don't report to police, immigration, or CPS unless you request it (mandatory reporting applies only to active child abuse). You can call to plan, vent, or just ask questions before deciding anything.

Best Domestic Violence in New Mexico — 16 resources

About Domestic Violence for Women

Domestic violence services for women are anchored by the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and a state coalition in every state coordinated through the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). VAWA funds shelters, transitional housing, legal services, and immigration relief (U-visa, T-visa, VAWA self-petition). Survivors can obtain civil protective orders, address-confidentiality through state ACP programs, and victim advocates through local prosecutor offices. The National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE) and StrongHearts Native Helpline serve specific survivor populations. This directory includes hotlines, shelters, state DV coalitions, and protective order resources.

Domestic Violence in New Mexico

New Mexico district courts handle divorce and custody in each of its 13 judicial districts. The Child Support Enforcement Division operates under HSD. Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe are the largest cities. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) and the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services for women.

16 Resources

1. National Domestic Violence Hotline — Free

24/7 confidential support at 800-799-7233 for women experiencing domestic violence anywhere in New Mexico. Counselors can warm-hand-off callers to NM shelters in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Farmington, or Roswell, and walk through safety planning before you leave. Chat, text, and TTY also available. Free.

800-799-7233 · Statewide Phone Service · 24/7 · Visit Website

2. New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence — Free

NMCADV is the statewide membership coalition of NM domestic-violence programs, headquartered in Santa Fe. Their 24/7 line at 800-773-3645 routes callers to the closest local shelter and advocate, and the coalition trains advocates statewide on legal advocacy and lethality assessment. Free.

800-773-3645 · Santa Fe, NM · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

3. S.A.F.E. House — Albuquerque — Free

S.A.F.E. House operates Albuquerque's primary emergency DV shelter at a confidential location, with a 24/7 crisis line at 505-247-4219, on-site advocates, children's programming, and help filing Orders of Protection in the Second Judicial District. Free, confidential, with bilingual English/Spanish staff.

505-247-4219 · Albuquerque, NM (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

4. Esperanza Shelter — Santa Fe — Free

Esperanza Shelter is northern New Mexico's largest DV shelter, serving Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, and Mora counties from a confidential Santa Fe location. The 24/7 crisis line at 505-473-5200 connects callers to emergency shelter, transitional housing, and the First Judicial District protective-order advocacy team.

505-473-5200 · Santa Fe, NM (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

5. La Casa Inc. — Las Cruces — Free

La Casa serves Dona Ana County and the southern New Mexico border region from a confidential Las Cruces location, with emergency shelter, transitional housing, a 24/7 hotline at 575-526-2819, and bilingual English/Spanish advocates. Strong ties to La Pinon for sexual-assault dual cases.

575-526-2819 · Las Cruces, NM (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

6. New Mexico Legal Aid — DV Protective Orders — Free

New Mexico Legal Aid at 301 Gold Ave SW in downtown Albuquerque has a dedicated DV unit that helps survivors prepare and file Orders of Protection under the Family Violence Protection Act, and represents clients at hearings. Call 505-243-7871 weekdays for intake. Free for income-eligible survivors.

505-243-7871 · 301 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website

7. National Domestic Violence Hotline (Online) — Free

TheHotline.org offers chat and text (text START to 88788) as alternatives to calling — essential for New Mexico women living with an abuser who monitors phone use. The site includes a quick-exit button and detailed safety planning resources for rural NM where the nearest shelter may be hours away.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. Loveisrespect — Free

1-866-331-9474 — 24/7 support for young people experiencing dating abuse, with text option (text LOVEIS to 22522). Relevant for New Mexico teens and young women on college campuses at UNM, NMSU, and CNM. Free and confidential.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. StrongHearts Native Helpline — Free

1-844-7NATIVE is the culturally appropriate domestic and dating violence helpline for Native Americans — directly relevant to New Mexico where 23 federally recognized tribal nations cover much of the state. Advocates are familiar with tribal-court protective orders and ICWA-related custody concerns.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence — Free

NCADV is the national coalition of state DV coalitions including NMCADV. The get-help portal explains New Mexico's Family Violence Protection Act, civil tort remedies, and how VAWA federal protections layer onto state law.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Futures Without Violence — Free

National nonprofit producing training, research, and policy work to prevent violence against women and children, including resources used by NM healthcare providers, schools, and child-welfare workers. Free downloadable curricula and survivor resources.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. DomesticShelters.org — Free

Searchable database of every domestic-violence shelter and program in the US — useful when a New Mexico survivor needs to flee out of state, or when an out-of-state survivor is relocating to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Las Cruces and needs a warm handoff.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence — Free

API-GBV provides resources and culturally specific support for AAPI women experiencing violence — relevant to New Mexico's growing Asian American communities in Albuquerque and Las Cruces. Materials available in multiple Asian languages.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Casa de Esperanza — Free

National Latin@ Network mobilizing Latinas to end gender-based violence, with Spanish-language resources directly useful for New Mexico's 50%+ Hispanic population. Cultural framework grounded in family and community, not just individual safety planning.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) — Free

US Department of Justice office implementing VAWA and funding New Mexico programs including legal-aid DV units and tribal violence-prevention work. The site lists current grant recipients in NM so you can see which programs have federal support.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. RAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline — Free

1-800-656-HOPE is RAINN's 24/7 free confidential support line for sexual assault survivors, which can warm-hand-off New Mexico callers to La Pinon in Las Cruces or the Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico in Albuquerque for in-person services.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many domestic violence resources are in New Mexico?: Women's Corner tracks 16 domestic violence resources for women in New Mexico.
Are domestic violence resources in New Mexico free?: 16 of the 16 listed domestic violence resources in New Mexico are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in New Mexico have domestic violence resources?: Listings span cities including Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces.
What are some examples of domestic violence resources in New Mexico?: Featured entries include National Domestic Violence Hotline, New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, S.A.F.E. House — Albuquerque, Esperanza Shelter — Santa Fe, La Casa Inc. — Las Cruces.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 6 of 16 New Mexico domestic violence listings include phone numbers.
How do I get a restraining order?: Go to your county's family or civil courthouse and ask the clerk for a 'protective order' or 'order of protection' petition — no attorney or filing fee required. Temporary ex parte orders can be issued the same day. A full hearing follows within 10–21 days. Court advocates and DV agencies help fill out forms; bring any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).
Where can I go right now if I'm not safe?: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — they connect you to your nearest shelter, arrange emergency transport, and help with a safety plan. Shelters are confidential, free, and 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a DV advocate at the scene.
Will the shelter take my kids?: Yes. Domestic violence shelters accept women with children — most accommodate boys up to age 17 (a few have age limits around 12–13 for older boys, and will arrange alternate placement nearby). Pets are increasingly welcome through programs like RedRover and Sheltering Animals & Families Together. Bring kids' birth certificates, school records, and any medications if you can.
Is the hotline really free and confidential?: Yes — the National DV Hotline and all state DV hotlines are free, confidential, anonymous, available 24/7, and offered in 200+ languages. Advocates don't report to police, immigration, or CPS unless you request it (mandatory reporting applies only to active child abuse). You can call to plan, vent, or just ask questions before deciding anything.