At this point in time, there are very few local mentoring opportunities in Catron County. The closest mentoring agency is in Silver City. Mentors in Silver City, Grant County and the region are needed now more than ever in this time of change. For more than 112 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated on the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles), ages 5 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Match Types:
Site Based Matches – Bigs and Littles meet at the Little’s school once per week. Matches enjoy reading, eating, crafting, playing basketball or board games or just talking.

Community Based Matches – Bigs and Littles meet 4 or more hours each month out in the community or through tech like Facetime or Zoom. Matches enjoy playing outdoors, going to a museum, reading together, or just hanging out.

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UNM will provide students the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, to contribute to the state and national economies, and to lead satisfying lives. Faculty, staff, and students create, apply, and disseminate new knowledge and creative works; they advance students’ understanding of the world, its peoples, and cultures. Please call to inquire about onsite and web-based instruction.

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. At NMSU you will gain experience and know-how that will prepare you to lead the next generation of scientists, engineers, business and healthcare professionals, scholars and teachers. You will learn from and work alongside top-notch faculty and researchers at the helm of our 21st-century fields of study. Please call to inquire about onsite and web-based instruction.

There is not a local county-based Workforce Solutions office in Catron county. The closest one is in Silver City. Workforce Solutions is a proud partner of the American Job Center Network with the mission to educate and train our workforce to meet the changing needs of New Mexico.

Providing early childhood learning programs Pre-K for 3-4 year olds.

Providing early childhood learning programs Pre-K for 3-4 year olds.

At this time, there are no face-to-face parents support programs in Catron County. The Parents Reaching Out program is based in Las Cruces with a web-based component. The agency describes themselves as a non-profit organization that works with parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals to promote healthy, positive and caring experiences for families and children.

Primary Care
Our Presbyterian Medical Services health centers provide a safety net of medical care for thousands of New Mexicans of all ages. Everyone is eligible to receive medical services. In addition to private pay, we accept Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. For the uninsured, a sliding fee scale is available based on income.

Dental
A great smile gives you one more reason to smile. Our comprehensive dental services consist of oral health screenings, cleanings, basic and major restorative care and denture services. When you need dental care, we're here for you and your family.

Your emotional wellness is every bit as important as your physical wellbeing. We provide support for a wide range of behavioral health conditions. Our services include crisis intervention, comprehensive assessments, individual and family counseling, psychiatric consultation and medications, substance abuse programs, educational groups for a variety of problems, and additional community support programs for those with serious, chronic mental health conditions.

Food bank distributes food on the 2nd Friday of each month. Sign-in begins at 10 am.

At this point, there are no homeless shelters in Catron county.  In Socorro, PSI Safe Harbor provides (in times of emergency like eviction, extreme cold, and house fires), temporary housing in a motel. We provide this service, and we also direct clients to housing agencies. Two showers are available to clients, one for women and one for men. We supply clients clean towels, shampoo, and soap. Local churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals donate clothing and household items to us every week. These items are available for free to our clients and their children. Please confirm through a phone call that services are available to all NM residents.

At this time there is very limited food pantry programming in the county.  Please call to confirm food services and if there are rules about who can get food.

Food is distributed on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Sign-in starts at 11:30 am. Foods are already packaged so there is no need to bring own boxes or bags but you are more than welcome to do so anyway. 

At this time, there is no domestic violence shelter in Catron County. In Silver City, El Refugio (ERI) operates the Casa Carmel Shelter for battered women/men and their children, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Temporary shelter is provided for up to 90 days with 30 day reviews. Safety and security are provided along with case management services and educational programs. Our guidelines and rules set a safety structure for single women/men and their children. Other services include: victim advocacy, counseling, domestic violence offenders treatment, domestic violence education and community outreach and intervention and rapid-housing.

At this time, there are no transportation systems or programs in Catron County. The state’s Aging and Long Term Services Department may be able to support local elders in identifying transportation to vital services. We recommend that his tax-payer supported  organization can be reached by advocates for our aging populations to begin the development of transportation options across Catron County. 

Provides commodities.

The food bank is on the 4^th Friday of each month. Sign-In begins at 9:30 am. Please call to confirm the type of food made available and if there are any rules about who can get food.

Cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, x-rays, dentures, and dental emergencies. Please call ahead to confirm hours of service, availabilty of services, public health safety guidelines when visiting and fees.

Northern Youth Project serves young people ages 12 to 21, providing free programs and activities year round. The project works to empower teens in putting ideas into action: initiating projects they want to do, focusing on their interests, and engaging in activities driven by their passions. FLOW members initiate, plan, organize, execute, and manage all teen programs, community service projects and fundraisers—from mentoring younger children and community action to deciding where to go on field trips.

Offers to children and youth performing arts education, free healthy meals, tutoring, peer mentoring. Peer Mentors are recruited via a partnership with the City of Española’s Project R.A.C.E. They are trained and supervised by students from the Northern New Mexico STEM Mentor Collective under the guidance of Northern New Mexico College engineering professor and Moving Arts board member, Dr. Steve Cox. Please call for program schedules and availability of specific programs.

Cardiology, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Pulmonology, Rehabilitation Services, Same Day Clinic, Sleep Care, Women's Care, Case Management, Diabetes Resources, First Born, Home Care

Services include parent classes, counseling, substance abuse outpatient services, medication assessment and management, free transportation to and from the clinic is offered free of charge. You must make an appointment 48 hours in advance. Please call ahead to confirm hours of service, availabilty of services, public health safety guidelines when visiting and fees.

Shuttle services to Albuquerque and throughout Northern NM. Residents are advised to call to confirm alll times, routes and delays.

Can call for emergency food assistance and leave a message. Please call ahead to confirm hours of service, availabilty of services, public health safety guidelines when visiting and fees.

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UNM will provide students the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, to contribute to the state and national economies, and to lead satisfying lives. Faculty, staff, and students create, apply, and disseminate new knowledge and creative works; they advance students' understanding of the world, its peoples, and cultures. Please call to inquire about onsite and web-based instruction.

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. At NMSU you will gain experience and know-how that will prepare you to lead the next generation of scientists, engineers, business and health care professionals, scholars and teachers. You will learn from and work alongside top-notch faculty and researchers at the helm of our 21st-century fields of study. Please call to inquire about onsite and web-based instruction.

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs including school of business, media and technology; school of social work; school of education, nursing program; counseling program and college of arts and sciences; Please call to inquire about onsite and web-based instruction.

Financial literacy, educational opportunities, career readiness, and job training. Please call for information programming and availability.

Providing access to affordable, community-based learning opportunities that meet the educational, cultural and economic needs of the region. Please contact the college for updates on onsite and web-based instruction.

Provides work-focused services for individuals to advance through training that will guide them in earning a living wage and advancing job skills, free job preparation and resume workships

Reproductive justice, entrepreneurial/financial independence and career training

Job preparation, help with unemployment, job training, connection with potential employers, resume training

McCurdy has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters so that older students can be guided to mentor younger students. They meet once per week, when school is in session, to work on homework, play games, and interact in a positive environment. Please call to confirm times of mentorship activities.

One-to-one mentorship in which mentors (adults) and mentees (children and youth) either meet within a school setting or in the community or a virtual meeting (online). All Big Brother and Big Sisters mentors are screened with a background check, trained and supported by the central office team.

A facility for youth to hang out in a safe environment with adult support. Youth can interact with peers, do homework, or work on a group project such as robotics. Services provided for youth 12-19, with computer lab and tutoring available.

Two elementary schools and one middle/high school. Note: The school may not meet the definition of a “community school” with a community school director and a school-based health center serving students and family members with medical, dental and mental health care. Please inquire about specific health, parent, and out-of-school student services.

One elementary school, one middle/high school and one K-8 school. Note: The school may not meet the definition of a "community school" with a community school director and a school-based health center serving students and family members with medical, dental and mental health care. Please inquire about specific health, parent, and out-of-school student services.

One elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. Note: The school may not meet the definition of a "community school" with a community school director and a school-based health center serving students and family members with medical, dental and mental health care. Please inquire about specific health, parent, and out-of-school student services.

An elementary School. Note: The school may not meet the definition of a "community school" with a community school director and a school-based health center serving students and family members with medical, dental and mental health care. Please inquire about specific health, parent, and out-of-school student services.

K-12 is offered. offers afterschool programs. McCurdy provides course offerings in all required subject areas with additional charter-required courses in the areas of Service Learning and Humanities. Students are encouraged to participate in service learning projects throughout the year. McCurdy has one of the largest athletic programs among charter schools in New Mexico with students participating in volleyball, football, basketball, baseball, softball and track & field. Note: The school may not meet the definition of a "community school" with a community school director and a school-based health center serving students and family members with medical, dental and mental health care. Please inquire about specific health, parent, and out-of-school student services.

In partnership with Head Start, Youth Development Inc. operates 30 Head Start centers; 20 in Bernalillo County, and 10 in Taos and Rio Arriba County. The department provides high-quality free early childhood education, family development services, and child care for children from 0 to 5 years old. The Head Start curriculum supports the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children and also offers prenatal care and education for pregnant women.

Services begin at pregnancy or time of birth and go until the child is 36 months. Home visits, trainings for first time parents/families, focus on building strong healthy, relationships.

Programs build nurturing connections between very young children and their parents, to give kids the very best chance at growing up healthy and safe. Services include home-based and center-based programs for prenatal to 6 years olds, prenatal care, doulas and birthing classes, breastfeeding information, nutrition support and grandparents raising grandchildren. Please call ahead to confirm hours of service, availabilty of services, public health safety guidelines when visiting and fees.

Available to women who are pregnant for the first time and first-time families. Home visits encourage the development of skills and knowledge around infant growth and development, nurturing positive relationships, and creating safe environments.

Services begin at pregnancy or time of birth and go until the child is 36 months. Home visits, trainings for first time parents/families, focus on building strong, healthy relationships.

Provides shuttle service and residents are advised to call and confirm all times, routes and updates on delays.

Low barrier of entry for homeless men and women. Can house 18-20 people. Offers crisis medicine and support services, comrephensive case management and workforce development. Please call ahead to confirm hours of service, availabilty of services, public health safety guidelines when visiting and fees.

Shelter is available to house up to 18 domestic vioilence survivors, including children, in a safe environment free of violence. Provides individual and group counseling. A therapist for children is also available. Please call ahead to confirm hours of service, availabilty of services, public health safety guidelines when visiting and fees.

Manages public housing, provides free housing to 25 families each year. Manages application process for low income housing.

Provides free nutritious snacks and meals to youth enrolled in eligible after-school programs throughout the State of New Mexico. Please call ahead to confirm hours of service, availabilty of services, public health safety guidelines when visiting and fees.