Community Resources
Community Resources (Click on One)
United Way Hobbs
Services offered: rent & utility assistance, connecting with other community resources
Dial 2-1-1 for help
https://www.unitedway.org/
Alianza of NM - Emergency Solutions Grant
Services offered: helps people at risk of homelessness/eviction regain stability housing
Contact: #575-623-1995, Option 6
Southeast Community Action
Services Offered: Utility and Rent Assistance
401 W Taylor St, Hobbs
#575-887-3939 or #575-393-7374
Hours of operation: Mon & Wed 8am-3pm
Income Support Division Hobbs (Energy Assistance LIHEAP/Water assistance LIHWAP)
Apply in person: 2120 N Altos Drive, Hobbs
Office hours: Mon-Tues 8am-4:30pm, Wed. 8am-10:30am, Thurs-Fri 8am-12pm
Apply online: https://www.yes.state.nm.us
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Services offered: Discounted Broadband Internet for low income, Pell Grant students,etc.
https://www.fcc.gov/acp
Lifeline Affordable Phone
Services offered: Free Cell services to low income, Pell Grant students, etc.
https://www.fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers
Guidance Center
Services offered: Housing Assistance
Contact: Ruby Borjas #575-393-3168 Ext 1270/ rborjas@gclcnm.org
https://www.gclcnm.org/services/housing-services
Hobbs Chamber Commerce "Section 8 Listings"
https://www.hobbschamber.org/section-8-housing
Housing Assistance for Hobbs
Eastern Regional Housing Authority
106 E Reed Roswell / #575-622-0881
https://housingnm.org/find-housing/rentals/affordable
Section 8/HUD Housing: 1-800-955-2232 or 505-346-6463
https://www.hud.gov/states/new_mexico/renting
https://www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8
Medicaid Insurance
Income Support Division
Apply in person: 2120 N Altos Drive, Hobbs
Office hours: Mon-Tues 8am-4:30pm, Wed. 8am-10:30am, Thurs-Fri 8am-12pm
Apply online: https://www.yes.state.nm.us
Michelle Alvarado, Thunderbird Health Center
Services offered: assists in applying for Medicaid, Be Well, NM Insurance Pool)
1 Thunderbird Circle, Caster Annex
Contact #575-492-4888 / michelle.alvarado@nlgh.org
Office Hours: M-F 1:00pm - 5:00pm
BeWell NM (alternative insurance if you do not qualify for Medicaid)
Who Qualifies (click on flyers below):
https://www.bewellnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Immigration-Collaboration-Flyer_Eng-Spn-.pdf
https://www.bewellnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Everyone-Qualifies-Flyer-ENGLISH.pdf
https://www.bewellnm.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Everyone-Qualifies-Flyer-SPANISH.pdf
NM Medical Insurance Pool (alternative insurance)
https://www.nmmip.org/
Medical Clinics:
Thunderbird Health Center (for NMJC students, faculty, staff)
Jessica Barrera, CNP
1 Thunderbird Circle, Caster Annex
Contact #575 492-4888
Office Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:00pm
https://www.nmjc.edu/health_center
American Medical Walk In Clinic
2410 N Fowler St Hobbs
Contact #575-392-2040
Presbyterian Medical Clinic (all insurance/sliding scale fee)
200 W Lea St. Hobbs
Contact #575-391-0270
Nor Lea Clinic
1923 N Dal Paso St Hobbs
Contact #575-433-3000
Covenant Hobbs Walk In Clinic
5320 N Lovington Hwy. Ste 101 Hobbs
Contact #575-392-1973
Gynecological/Pregnancy Resource:
Covenant Women's Health
https://www.providence.org/covenant-health/womens-health-hobbs
Legacy Pregnancy Resource Center
301 E Cain, Hobbs
Contact #575-942-2567
https://legacyprc.com/
Contraceptives:
Thunderbird Health Center
1 Thunderbird Circle, Caster AnnexContact
Contact: #575-492-4888
M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm
Hobbs Eagles Student Health Center
800 N Jefferson 500 Wing
Contact 575-433-3030
Dept. Of Health
1923 N Dal Paso St #B, Hobbs
Contact #575-397-2463
Prescription Assistance:
Faith In Action
401 W Taylor Hobbs
Office #575-393-7374
Cash Assistance (TANF) (for low income families with kids 0-18yrs)
Income Support Division
Apply in person: 2120 N Altos Drive, Hobbs
Office hours: Mon-Tues 8am-4:30pm, Wed. 8am-10:30am, Thurs-Fri 8am-12pm
Apply online: https://www.yes.state.nm.us
Hobbs Child Care Assistance
Local Office: 907 W Calle Sur Street / #575-397-0911
Apply online: https://eligibility.ececd.nm.gov/eligibility/
Lea County Childcare Lisitng: https://docs.google.com/childcare.list
Apply for Child Support
Hobbs Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2120 North Alto, Suite 110 / #575-397-3400
https://elink.hsd.state.nm.us/
Obtain Birth Certificate and/or Immunizations:
Dept. of Health (DOH)
1923 N. Dal Paso, Suite B/ #575-397-2463)
https://www.nmhealth.org/
WIC Program (women, infant and children) Birth to 5 yrs. old
1923 N. Dal Paso, Suite B/ #575-393-0197
Apply online: https://www.nmwic.org
MECA Therapies: Early Intervention & Autism Program
https://mecatherapies.com
Guidance Center Autism Program
https://www.gclcnm.org/early autism-program
New Mexico Kids Resources: https://search.newmexicokids.org
Home Visiting Program (Free service to families prenatal, birth to 5 years old)
Providers in Lea County: Presbyterian Medical Services, Guidance Center, MECA Therapies
https://www.nmececd.org/home-visiting
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Income Support Division Hobbs
Apply in person: 2120 N Altos Drive, Hobbs
Office hours: Mon-Tues 8am-4:30pm, Wed. 8am-10:30am, Thurs-Fri 8am-12pm
Apply online: https://www.yes.state.nm.us
Women Infant & Children (birth-5 yrs.)
1923 N. Dal Paso, Ste B / #575-393-0197
apply online https://www.nmwic.org/
Thunderbird Food Pantry: (free food for all enrolled NMJC Students)
Location: Ben Alexander Student Center Rm 145
Contact Dereka Addis #575-492-2734
https://www.nmjc.edu/thunderbird_pantry
Salvation Army Food Bank (bring valid ID, proof of residency, proof of income)
Hours of operation: Mon-Thurs 1pm-3pm
520 E Main St
Contact #575-393-9580
JD'S Food Pantry (bring valid ID, proof of Lea County Residency)
Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed, Fri. 10am-5pm
601 E Synder Hobbs
Contact #575-390-4200
Jefferson St Church of Christ (Food boxes & Clothing)
1526 N Jefferson St
Contact #575-393-8223
https://hobbschurchofchrist.com/ministries/food-outreach
Monthly Food Distribution:
Bethel Church (bring ID & proof of address)
1st Saturday of the month - 9am-1pm
2714 N Dal Paso St Hobbs
Lovington Food Coalition (serving Lovington & Tatum)
3rd Tuesday of the Month @ 4pm
1215 N Love St., Lovington
Contact #575-318-3937
Church of the Nazarene
2nd Thursday of the Month @ 9am
301 S. 1st St, Lovington, NM
Contact #575-396-4285
Free Clothing (they accept donations)
Caleb's Closet
Jefferson St Church of Christ
1526 N Jefferson St, Hobbs
1st Monday of month 12pm-1:30pm OR call for an apt. #575-393-8223 https://hobbschurchofchrist.com/ministries/clothing-outreach
Taylor Street Church of Christ
Open 3rd Satruday 9am-11am
216 E Taylor St, Hobbs
#575-393-0538
Temple Baptist Church "TBC Community Closet"
1113 N Grimes, Hobbs
Bernice Barr #575-397-1029
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tbccommunitycloset
Salvation Army Store
314 E Main Street, Hobbs
#575-397-7272
Thrift Stores: Clothing & Furniture (they accept donations)
JD's Thrift Store & Boutique
Hours of Operation: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat. 10am-5pm
601 E Synder St. /#575-390-4200
Sheri's House of Hope Thrifty Boutiques
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri. 10am-5pm / Sat. 10am-3pm
800 N Turner St, Hobbs / #575-393-4673
Hearts Desire Thrift Store
201 W Ave D, Lovington / #575-396-4747
https://www.heartsdesireinc.org/ways-to-help
Habitat For Humanity Restore
Hours of Operation: Tues & Sat 9am-3pm
301 E Navajo Dr. Hobbs
5th Avenue Upscale Resale (consignment store)
102 E Broadway Hobbs / #575-391-9744
https://fifthavenueupscaleresale.com/
NMJC Counseling Services (on campus for students only)
https://www.nmjc.edu/personal_counseling
TimelyCare (FREE telehealth therapy service to NMJC students)
https://app.timelycare.com/auth/login
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
https://988lifeline.org
Guidance Center (counseling & psychiatric services)
920 W Broadway St, Hobbs
#575-393-3168
https://www.gclcnm.org/programs
Permian Basin Counseling and Guidance
5419 N Lovington Hwy
Bldg 4 (Medical Complex IV) Suite 24
#575-249-2561
https://www.permianbasincounseling.org
Nor Lea Behavioral Health
1600 N Main Street, Lovington
#575-396-6611
https://nor-lea.org/behavioral-health
Permian Basin Brain Works
726 E Michigan Dr. Ste 203 Hobbs
#575-964-2232
http://www.permianbasinbrainworks.com
Luxe Psychiatric and Wellness Services
918 W Ave D, Lovington
#575-425-6047
https://luxe-psychiatric-and-wellness-services
Building Bridges Counseling Services
518 N Shipp Street, Hobbs
#575-964-2944
