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To transform lives. Working with our partners, we design and deliver innovative, high quality health and human services that improve the security and promote independence for New Mexicans in their communities.
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The Human Services Department provides services and benefits to 1,085,290 New Mexicans through several programs including Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Support, and several Behavioral Health Services. Click here to view a detailed explanation of the data analysis.

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The Latest News From HSD
State announces new online portal for New Mexicans to access child support services
Human Services Department launches second phase of the one-stop shop to access the state’s health and human services programs SANTA FE- The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today launched a new website for parents and employers to access the state’s...
Human Services Department announces the departure of Behavioral Health Services Division Director Neal Bowen
Neal Bowen’s leadership and knowledge of behavioral health helped transform the lives of many New Mexicans SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today announced the Director of Behavioral Health Services Division, Neal A. Bowen, PhD., is...
New Mexico to deliver $2.7 million in food assistance
Benefits allocated for 65,000 children ages zero through five in the latest childcare P-EBT issuance SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today announced families of 65,000 New Mexico children, ages zero through five, will receive additional...
Human Services Department announces the end of Medicaid continuous coverage federal requirement
978,207 New Mexicans covered by Medicaid will have to renew coverage when their applications are due SANTA FE – Today, The New Mexico Human Services Department provided a briefing about the Medicaid continuous coverage, a federal requirement ending April 1,...
HSD announces the appointment of Alex Castillo Smith as new deputy secretary
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today announced the appointment of Alex Castillo Smith as HSD Deputy Cabinet Secretary effective immediately. Castillo Smith has earned broad respect among other cabinet secretaries and has strong...
Human Services Department announces screening tool to help prevent substance use disorder
ePrevention will help screen more patients for substance use disorder across the state SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced today that they partnered with CHESS Health to launch ePrevention, a screening tool that can help...
Human Services Department to receive $5.6 million in additional funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services selected HSD as a recipient of supplemental funds to support the LIHEAP program SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...