McKinley County
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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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.nm.gov
Housing authority · 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
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nonmetroaaa.com
State office · 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mckinley.nm.us
State office · 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.
Checked on 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
Checked on 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.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Roadrunner Food Bank
5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
New Mexico Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Mid-West New Mexico Community Action Program
549 Don Pasqual Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031-8491
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in McKinley County
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- New Mexico 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988