# Child Abuse Help Resources - New Mexico ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline:** Childhelp - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [childhelphotline.org](https://www.childhelphotline.org/) ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) – Protective Services Division** - **Phone:** 1-855-333-SAFE (7233) or ``#SAFE`` from a cell phone - **Text:** 505-591-9444 (Reach NM) - **Website:** [CYFD Protective Services](https://www.cyfd.nm.gov/protective-services/) - **Office Locations:** Services provided through 29 county offices within five designated regions - **Services Provided:** Child protective services, emergency shelter, counseling, reporting assistance ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Albuquerque - **Child Protective Services – Albuquerque Office** - **Phone:** 1-855-333-SAFE (7233) - **Text:** 505-591-9444 (Reach NM) - **Website:** [CYFD Albuquerque Office](https://www.mapquest.com/us/new-mexico/child-protective-service-274493249) - **Office Location:** 1031 Lamberton Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, case management ### Santa Fe - **Santa Fe County Protective Services Division** - **Phone:** 1-855-333-SAFE (7233) - **Text:** 505-591-9444 (Reach NM) - **Website:** [Santa Fe County Protective Services](https://sharenm.org/nm-cyfd-protective-services-division/santa-fe-county-protective-services-division) - **Office Location:** 1920 Fifth Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 - **Specialized Services:** Parenting classes, legal aid ## Reporting Child Abuse - **State Reporting Hotline:** New Mexico CYFD Statewide Central Intake - **Phone:** 1-855-333-SAFE (7233) or #SAFE from a cell phone - **Text:** 505-591-9444 (Reach NM) - **Website:** [Report Abuse & Neglect](https://www.cyfd.nm.gov/protective-services/child-abuse-neglect/report-abuse-neglect/) - **How to Report:** Provide the child's name, age, address, details of the suspected abuse or neglect, and any other relevant information. Reports can be made 24/7. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Childhelp** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [childhelphotline.org](https://www.childhelphotline.org/) - **Features:** 24/7 confidential assistance, crisis intervention, information, and referrals ## Educational Resources - **New Mexico Children’s Alliance – Child Abuse Information** - **Website:** [NM Children’s Alliance](https://nmcacs.org/child-abuse/) - **Description:** Information on recognizing and preventing child abuse, resources for professionals and the public ## Other Resources - **New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP)** - **Phone:** Not available - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [NMCSAP](https://nmcsap.org/find-help/report-child-abuse/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy centers, community outreach programs, support for survivors --- _Updated as of December 20, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department._