Department Divisions

Partners in Lifelong Independence and Healthy Aging

Department Divisions and other offices

Administrative Services Division Provides fiscal, human resources, clerical, record keeping and administrative support to the Department in the areas of personnel, budget, procurement, contracting, and capital projects.

Adult Protective Services Division Investigates reports of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation; protective placement; caregiver services; and legal services.

Aging Network Division Senior centers, congregate meal sites, adult day care programs, volunteer programs, employment program host agencies, Senior Olympics, the NM Alzheimer’s Association and others.

Consumer and Elder Rights Division Programs assure elderly and disabled citizens of New Mexico protection of their rights through direct counseling, information and referral, care coordination, prescription drug medications, legal advocacy, the Ombudsman program, and quality management activities. Includes the Aging and Disability Resource Center.

Office of Indian Elder Affairs New Mexico has two state Planning and Service Areas designated specifically to serve Native American Indian populations and tribal service providers.