MISSION

To prepare children for school while providing families access to community resources and comprehensive support services to ensure their children’s success.

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

Early Head Start/Head Start is a federally funded program that prepares America’s most vulnerable children to succeed in school and beyond. Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Because the program focuses on the family as a whole, children receive early screenings which may lead to early identification of developmental delays, lead poisoning, and dental, health care, and mental health service needs. The program also provides nutritious meals to children and referrals to community resources for families.

WHO / WHAT AGE GROUPS IT’S FOR:

Early Head Start has two options:

The Home Based program serves children prenatal to 3 and is available for working or non-working families.

Center Based programs serve children 6 weeks to 3 years old and are designed for working families.

Both options support families to transition to Center Based Head Start when age appropriate, or for those in Home Based to transition to Center Based Early Head Start when needed for working purposes.

Head Start provides preschool services for 3- and 4-year-old children in a Center Based model

MISSION

To prepare children for school while providing families access to community resources and comprehensive support services to ensure their children’s success.

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

Early Head Start/Head Start is a federally funded program that prepares America’s most vulnerable children to succeed in school and beyond. Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Because the program focuses on the family as a whole, children receive early screenings which may lead to early identification of developmental delays, lead poisoning, and dental, health care, and mental health service needs. The program also provides nutritious meals to children and referrals to community resources for families.

WHO / WHAT AGE GROUPS IT’S FOR:

Early Head Start has two options:

The Home Based program serves children prenatal to 3 and is available for working or non-working families.

Center Based programs serve children 6 weeks to 3 years old and are designed for working families.

Both options support families to transition to Center Based Head Start when age appropriate, or for those in Home Based to transition to Center Based Early Head Start when needed for working purposes.

Head Start provides preschool services for 3- and 4-year-old children in a Center Based model

MISSION

To prepare children for school while providing families access to community resources and comprehensive support services to ensure their children’s success.

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

Early Head Start/Head Start is a federally funded program that prepares America’s most vulnerable children to succeed in school and beyond. Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Because the program focuses on the family as a whole, children receive early screenings which may lead to early identification of developmental delays, lead poisoning, and dental, health care, and mental health service needs. The program also provides nutritious meals to children and referrals to community resources for families.

WHO / WHAT AGE GROUPS IT’S FOR:

Early Head Start has two options:

The Home Based program serves children prenatal to 3 and is available for working or non-working families.

Center Based programs serve children 6 weeks to 3 years old and are designed for working families.

Both options support families to transition to Center Based Head Start when age appropriate, or for those in Home Based to transition to Center Based Early Head Start when needed for working purposes.

Head Start provides preschool services for 3- and 4-year-old children in a Center Based model

MISSION

To prepare children for school while providing families access to community resources and comprehensive support services to ensure their children’s success.

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

Early Head Start/Head Start is a federally funded program that prepares America’s most vulnerable children to succeed in school and beyond. Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Because the program focuses on the family as a whole, children receive early screenings which may lead to early identification of developmental delays, lead poisoning, and dental, health care, and mental health service needs. The program also provides nutritious meals to children and referrals to community resources for families.

WHO / WHAT AGE GROUPS IT’S FOR:

Early Head Start has two options:

The Home Based program serves children prenatal to 3 and is available for working or non-working families.

Center Based programs serve children 6 weeks to 3 years old and are designed for working families.

Both options support families to transition to Center Based Head Start when age appropriate, or for those in Home Based to transition to Center Based Early Head Start when needed for working purposes.

Head Start provides preschool services for 3- and 4-year-old children in a Center Based model

MISSION

To prepare children for school while providing families access to community resources and comprehensive support services to ensure their children’s success.

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

Early Head Start/Head Start is a federally funded program that prepares America’s most vulnerable children to succeed in school and beyond. Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Because the program focuses on the family as a whole, children receive early screenings which may lead to early identification of developmental delays, lead poisoning, and dental, health care, and mental health service needs. The program also provides nutritious meals to children and referrals to community resources for families.

WHO / WHAT AGE GROUPS IT’S FOR:

Early Head Start has two options:

The Home Based program serves children prenatal to 3 and is available for working or non-working families.

Center Based programs serve children 6 weeks to 3 years old and are designed for working families.

Both options support families to transition to Center Based Head Start when age appropriate, or for those in Home Based to transition to Center Based Early Head Start when needed for working purposes.

Head Start provides preschool services for 3- and 4-year-old children in a Center Based model

WHAT SERVICES DOES COPE OFFER?

CRISIS PHONE LINE  575-437-2673 (COPE) or outside the Alamogordo calling area 1-866-350-2673 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained staff are available to assist callers with family violence issues.

SHELTER SERVICES Safety and shelter, food, clothing, transportation, assistance in filing Orders of Protection (restraining orders), and counseling for adults and children experiencing family violence.

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ADVOCACY SERVICES that link people experiencing family violence to legal, housing, and employment services as well as assistance in filing Orders of Protection and other community resources.

COUNSELING SERVICES Individual and group counseling addressing issues of family and relationship violence for domestic violence victims, perpetrators, and their children. Groups focus on building and acquiring skills to avoid further abuse and family violence.

COPE's Domestic Violence Offender Treatment and Intervention program is certified by the State of New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department.

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OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES Trained professionals are available to offer presentations to schools, churches, law enforcement, medical and legal professionals, civic organizations and businesses. Theses presentations convey valuable information about preventing and dealing with family and relationship violence and dating violence

Open Minds provides an array of services including both mental health and substance abuse services delivered through our highly talented and trained clinicians. Our clinicians know that each journey has its unique challenges, and we work hard to encourage emotional growth and coping skills to address your specific needs.

We strive to see our clients overcome these symptoms by utilizing a variety of the following treatment modalities.

The mission of the Income Support Division is to relieve, minimize or eliminate poverty and to make available certain services for eligible low-income individuals and families through statewide programs of financial assistance, food assistance, employment assistance and training services.

Bloom and Grow Pediatrics is a pediatric medical practice in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. We recognize the importance of a client-centered medical experience, which inspires us to create strong and long-lasting bonds with each of our patients and their families. It’s a privilege to serve Cloudcroft and the surrounding mountain communities by providing quality medical attention to children and adolescents, birth through 21.

We offer:

Routine Physicals for Children

Immunizations for Children

Sick Care for Children

COVID testing for the general population by appointment only

Our Commitment to You

​Pediatrics of Alamogordo is committed to improving healthcare for children in Otero County. Our physicians have made a long-term commitment to our community to serve Alamogordo, both present and future. All of our physicians are stakeholders in the growth and ongoing care of the youth of Otero County.

Providing Excellent Care

​Our pediatricians practice according to the high standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics and are either Board Certified or Board Eligible and/or Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

White Sands Women’s Healthcare provides comprehensive gynecologic and maternity care from physician specialists who are board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. From routine, preventive gynecologic care to pregnancy to gynecologic illness, our physicians provide compassionate, expert care at two locations.

Procedures and Services offered:

• Family Planning
• Tubal Ligation/Essure-sterilization
• Fertility Treatment
• Complete Prenatal Care
• Ultrasound, Including 3-D prenatal images
• Pelvic, Bladder and Urinary Incontinence Care
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Treatment for Abnormal Pap Smears
• Menstrual Dysfunction Treatment
• Routine Screening sand Well Women’s Care
• Complete Gynecological Care

Our physicians provide a broad spectrum of OB and gynecological services, caring for women throughout their lifespans. Services range from wellness and prevention to prenatal and menopausal care.

Special Delivery

Every delivery is unique and special; we call our OB program “Special Delivery” because our physicians know what a joy it is to participate in an expecting mother’s prenatal journey.

You are invited to select a personal physician for prenatal care, knowing that a board-certified specialist will always be on call and available for your very Special Delivery.

Womens Health Center P.C. offers OBGYN services in Alamogordo, NM at 2559 Medical Dr Suite D, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Obstetricians & Gynecologists (OBGYN) specialize in female reproductive health issues as well as gynecological health issues.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as the WIC Program – serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and nursing (breastfeeding) women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including nursing (breastfeeding) promotion and support, and referrals to health care.

The New Mexico WIC Program provides free healthy foods, ideas for healthy eating and maintaining good health habits, support for nursing families, and connects families with other community services. This combination of services is designed to create a support system that encourages families to feel confident in their own ability to maintain happy and healthy futures.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as the WIC Program – serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and nursing (breastfeeding) women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including nursing (breastfeeding) promotion and support, and referrals to health care.

The New Mexico WIC Program provides free healthy foods, ideas for healthy eating and maintaining good health habits, support for nursing families, and connects families with other community services. This combination of services is designed to create a support system that encourages families to feel confident in their own ability to maintain happy and healthy futures.

Our Mission

To provide Quality Care that stresses the importance of Dignity, Respect, Confidentiality, and helping the individual achieve an optimal level of functioning.

To offer the individual an opportunity to improve their quality of life by reducing their distress and maximizing their ability to function independently.

Why We Developed This Program

The Adult Inpatient and Outpatient program that provides individualized treatment for adults who suffer from emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders.

The inpatient unit offers acute inpatient treatment for individuals with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The outpatient program provides an intensive outpatient treatment Monday through Friday in the least restrictive environment and patients are able to return to their homes each evening. Medication Management Services are also offered.

Who Should Come

Anyone 18 years or older whose quality of life has been diminished by physical or emotional stressors.
The person who has not progressed or benefited sufficiently in less intensive treatment settings.
The person whose mental health is declining.

What to Look For

• Anxiety
• Low Self-Esteem
• Confused Thoughts
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Depression
• Irritability
• Paranoia, Hallucinations, Delusions
• Lack of Energy
• Difficulty with Sleep
• Anger
• Agitation, Combative Behavior
• Crying
• Change in Eating, Sleep  Patterns
• Disorientation, Failing Memory
• Social Isolation
• Unresolved Grief Issues
• Avoidance

Who We Are

Treatment modalities are designed to meet the unique needs of adults by educating patients, families, and caregivers regarding mental health issues affecting daily living.

Treatment is supervised by a Psychiatrist and provided by a team that includes Masters level clinicians and mental health providers.

Caregivers, families and primary care physicians are encouraged to participate in the process by assisting with the identifications of problems and solutions.

Treatment Goals

• To restore optimum mental and physical health.
• To alleviate symptoms that interfere with the individual’s ability to function.
• To support the integrity of the family.
• To maximize independence.

What We Do

• Group – Family – Individual Therapy
• Coping – Positive Living Skills
• Grief and Loss Resolution
• Education as indicated:
  • Medication Management
  • Health and Wellness Training
• Communication Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Stress Management
• Assertiveness Training

How Do I Get Into The Program

Any concerned individual may refer themselves or someone else to the program. An initial clinical assessment is provided at no cost to determine the need for physician evaluation.

Brighter Days is a family focused and compassionate mental health center in Alamogordo, New Mexico offering psychiatric services including evaluation, both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic intervention and management, and psychoeducation for children and adults in our community.  We also specialize in perinatal mood disorder for persons who are currently pregnant, postpartum, or trying to conceive.

​Our mission is to reach every person in the Alamogordo community in need of psychiatric care and utilize our unique skillset to offer treatment to the entire family. We believe in treating the whole person and integrating your beliefs and values into your plan of care.

When you become a patient at Brighter Days, we want you to know that you are an active member of the treatment team and we are here to assist you in reaching your goals, all the while utilizing evidenced based treatment that is in alignment with your comfort.

Psychiatric Evaluation

Mission

The Otero County Healthcare Services Department is dedicated to improving access and availability of healthcare resources to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Otero County.

Healthcare Assistance Program (HCAP)

Purpose as set forth in NMSA 1978 §27-5-2:

• Otero County is the responsible agency for ambulance transportation, hospital care, or the provision of health care to indigent patients domiciled in Otero County.
• Otero County provides support to the State Medicaid Program.
• Otero County can improve the provision of health care to indigent patients with local revenue for countywide or multi-county health planning.

Disposition Program

Purpose as set forth in NMSA 1978 §24-13-1:

• Otero County is the responsible agency to ensure the body of any unclaimed decedent or indigent person is decently interred or cremated

CHINS, a local non-profit organization, has provided services for children and families in Otero & Lincoln Counties for over 30 years. CHINS employs over 100 dedicated professionals providing a variety of services designed to support and strengthen families.

Child Care

Child Development Centers provide care for over 350 children combined. Both Children's House and Full House are Nationally Accredited and meet the highest standards of care. Full House Too, our newest center, has begun the process to become accredited as well. Each center offers the NM Pre-K curriculum to assure school readiness.

At PMS, we offer a wide range of therapy and treatment options. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our clients come from all walks of life and all diversities. Some of our common services include providing individual, couples, family and group therapy for mental health and substance use disorders, medication evaluation and management, and crisis intervention.

PMS provides specialty behavioral health programs based on local community need. These include specialty court services, Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR), Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS), Behavioral Management Services (BMS), Respite, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Traditional Healing.

Accessibility of Services

PMS offers services in a manner accessible and available to individuals in their community. Aspects of this accessibility include the need for access at times and places convenient for those served, prompt assessment and engagement in services, access to crisis services and person-centered treatment planning and services.

With COVID 19 impacting face to face services, we are offering sessions through telehealth and other remote methods.

At Presbyterian Medical Services, your family’s health is our primary concern. To that end, we provide chronic illness care for illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma, acute illness care, preventive medicine, family planning, women’s health, wellness physicals and screenings. Our providers care for you when you are well and when you are sick, managing chronic illnesses and preventing illness.

We are by your side to:

• Help your family stay healthy
• Provide regular checkups to keep your children well
• Offer school and sports physicals
• Give flu shots and other important immunizations
• Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and obesity
• Treat common illnesses and minor injuries
• Give routine health procedures for women such as breast exams, mammograms, pap smears, and pelvic exams
• Refer patients to specialists as needed

Medical Care

At Presbyterian Medical Services, your family’s health is our primary concern. To that end, we provide chronic illness care for illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma, acute illness care, preventive medicine, family planning, women’s health, wellness physicals and screenings. Our providers care for you when you are well and when you are sick, managing chronic illnesses and preventing illness.

We are by your side to:

• Help your family stay healthy

• Provide regular checkups to keep your children well

• Offer school and sports physicals

• Give flu shots and other important immunizations

• Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and obesity

• Treat common illnesses and minor injuries

• Give routine health procedures for women such as breast exams, mammograms, pap smears, and pelvic exams

• Refer patients to specialists as needed

Pharmacy

Presbyterian Medical Services participates in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which allows us to obtain discounted prices on covered outpatient drugs from drug manufacturers. The 340B program allows our health centers to ensure patients can afford prescribed medications.

Benefits include access to new, high-cost medications. Many would not be affordable to patients. Even insured patients who have high deductibles and copays can take advantage of the savings offered through the 340B program.

Insurance & Payments We Accept

Everyone is eligible to receive Presbyterian Medical Services community health center services. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. For the uninsured, a sliding fee scale is available based on income. Our health care guides provide on-site Medicaid or Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance.

We provide chronic illness care for illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma, acute illness care, preventive medicine, family planning, women’s health, wellness physicals and screenings. Our providers care for you when you are well and when you are sick, managing chronic illnesses and preventing illness.

We are by your side to:

• Help your family stay healthy
• Provide regular checkups to keep your children well
• Offer school and sports physicals
• Give flu shots and other important immunizations
• Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and obesity
• Treat common illnesses and minor injuries
• Give routine health procedures for women such as breast exams, mammograms, pap smears, and pelvic exams
• Refer patients to specialists as needed

Pharmacy

Presbyterian Medical Services participates in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which allows us to obtain discounted prices on covered outpatient drugs from drug manufacturers. The 340B program allows our health centers to ensure patients can afford prescribed medications.

Benefits include access to new, high-cost medications. Many would not be affordable to patients. Even insured patients who have high deductibles and copays can take advantage of the savings offered through the 340B program.

Pregnancy Testing

A modern, state-of-the-art facility that provides medical and dental services.  Medical and dental services are offered to all individuals regardless of ability to pay.

Coordination and educational services are offered to pregnant women, new parents and individuals diagnosed with diabetes.

Services Offered

• Breast & Cervical Cancer
  • Screenings
• Children's Medical Services
  • Children and youth with special health care needs
• Family Planning
  • Offered Monday - Friday between 8am and 5pm (closed from 12pm-1pm for lunch); most effective methods (IUDs and implants), moderately effective methods (oral birth control pills, injectables, contraceptive ring), Plan B, pregnancy testing, Quick Start, and supply pick-up.
• Harm Reduction
  • In-person syringe exchange. If you live 10+ miles away, request a mail kit by calling 505-355-8917 
• Hepatitis
  • Counseling and testing or immunization if at risk
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • Counseling and testing
• Immunizations
  • Available for children through age 18 and limited for adults
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Testing and treatment with partner services
• Tuberculosis
  • Treatment
• Vital Records
  • Birth and death certificates.
  • Please call to verify hours
• Women, Infants and Children
  • WIC
  • Special supplemental nutrition assistance program
  • Alamogordo 437-9093, 1207 E. 8th, Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
  • Holloman AFB  572-7369, 741 W. New Mexico Ave, Open Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Tularosa 585-2163, 404 Fresno, Open Thursdays 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Mescalero 464-0932, Early Childhood Program Building, Open Wednesdays 9am-4pm
  • Chaparral 842-4701, 317 Mccombs, Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1 for lunch)

Meals for Seniors available Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Meals are available for dine-in or delivery. Registration is required.

Congregate meals and meal delivery available for seniors. Registration is required.

Congregate Meals in the dining room available Mon-Fri 11am-12:30pm

Meals on Wheels available for those that qualify.

Fitness Classes available.

Transportation available.

Age eligibility to join the Senior Center is 60 years of age.

Food distribution in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Otero Hunger Coalition prepares a hot meal Monday through Friday at 5:30PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Food recovery in partnership with the local Walmarts every Wednesday at 1:00PM.

Sometimes provides emergency overnight support.

SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

"Bags of Hope" food distribution held the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00AM-11:00AM

Roadrunner Food Bank food distribution held the 2nd Friday of the month from 10:00AM-2:00PM.

Roadrunner Food Bank food distribution held the 3rd Thursday of every month from 8:00AM-11:00AM.

Roadrunner Food Bank food distribution held the second Friday of each month beginning at 9 am.

Roadrunner Food Bank food distribution. Held the first Thursday of the month 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Call first to confirm.

Food pantry. Open 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 12:00PM to 2:00PM.

Roadrunner Food Bank food distribution is held the 1st Thursday of every month starting at 8:30AM.

Food Pantry -Open 4 days a week, by appointment, to help provide food for those families in need

Furniture Ministry- Provides household and furniture items to those families and individuals who are in need

Building Supplies-Partner with Home Depot to provide building material to repair homes in Otero County

Medical Equipment Ministry-Loans medical equipment to those who do not have insurance.

Backpack Food Ministry- Provides weekend backpacks filled with non-perishables to our public school children that are identified as being in need. The backpacks go home on Friday and are returned on Monday to be replenished for the following week.

Benevolence Fund- Provides assistance with things such as prescriptions, utility bills, rent and overnight shelter. In addition, volunteers can assist with small household repair, wheelchair ramps, preparing coolers/heaters, etc.

PNM Good Neighbor-Love INC is the administrator for PNM’s Good Neighbor Fund for Otero County, assisting those that may need help paying their electric bill.

Community Garden-Created as a way of providing healthy, nutritious produce that families that they can grow themselves.

Community Classes-Walk alongside clients, giving them the tools and encouragement, they need to reach their full potential.

Household Ministry-Provides household necessities like dishes, pots and pans, bedding, towels and more.

Roadrunner Food Bank distribution Wednesdays from 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Food Pantry: Thursdays 9:00AM-11:00AM

Shared Table: Saturdays 11:30-1:00PM, Free prepared meal

Roadrunner Food Bank food distribution

4th Wednesday of each month beginning at 9:00AM.

Roadrunner food bank distribution 2nd, 3rd, 4th Tuesdays from 10:00AM-1:00PM

Aggie cupboard is available to all NMSU-A students, faculty, and staff.

You just need to provide current Aggie ID to receive a free bag of food​.

Pick up is at the kitchen of the Tay’s Center.

Twice a month from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM dates are emailed out months and tend to be the last Tuesday and Wednesday of the month.

The Aggie Cupboard also accepts non-perishable food and/or financial donations. Please make checks out to the Otero Hunger Coalition, and provide them to Greg Hillis, Institutional Research Office, NMSU Alamogordo.

Roadrunner food bank distribution 2nd, 3rd, 4th Tuesdays of the month from 10:00AM-2:00PM.

Food Pantries
By offering access to free, fresh produce and canned goods, we provide valuable meal supplementation while helping those in need maintain their independence and dignity.

Meal Programs
From sit-down meals that provide nutritious food and valuable human interaction, to mobile meals that deliver much-needed sustenance to those who cannot reach a food distribution center, we ensure that the most vulnerable members of society do not go hungry.