Adult Protective Services (A Division of New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services)

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760 Motel Blvd, Ste A
Las Cruces, NM 88007

Administrative Contacts
Lynda Hursh
Social Worker Supervisor
(575) 524-6400 ext. 155
Email: lynda.hursh@state.nm.us

Ermelinda Perez
Social Worker Supervisor
(575) 524-6400 ext. 151

Yolanda Briones
Social Worker Supervisor
(575) 524-6400 ext. 153

Administrative Hours
M - F: 8 am - 5 pm

Agency Telephone Numbers

  • Administrative
  • (575) 524-6400
  • FAX
  • (575) 524-6415
  • Toll Free
  • (866) 654-3219 - Adult Protective Services Report Line

Administrative Overview
Adults, older people, persons with disabilities and their families are empowered to live independently, productively and with dignity. To attain that goal, APS Social Workers investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in private homes, group homes, and hospitals. Homemaker services are offered to clients to help reduce or eliminate the neglect or abuse issues.  This service is short term only and is free of charge but is income eligible based

Mission Statement
To establish a continuum of social supports and health services to meet the needs of individual and maximize their independence, enabling them to live successfully on their own terms in their own communities.

Governed By
State of New Mexico

Agency Sites

Adult Protective Services
760 Motel Blvd, Ste A
Las Cruces, NM 88007
Administration (575) 524-6400

Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation

Agency Services

Adult Protective Services

AGE RANGE 18 - 100 + years of age
DESCRIPTION The Protective Services Division provides services to vulnerable adults who are alleged to be victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Services include intake investigation, treatment, attendant care and home care.
ELIGIBILITY Adults
FEES No fee
APPLICATION A referral is made to the state centralized intake unit where it is screened out or sent to the county office for investigation.
LANGUAGES English and Spanish

Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
AGE RANGE 18 - 100 + years of age
DESCRIPTION The Protective Services Division will investigate and intervene on behalf of adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect or abandonment. Services may include removal of the individual to safer surroundings, authorization for medical treatment and other available services necessary to remove the conditions which have created a threat to life. Included are programs that receive reports of and investigate elder abuse involving non-institutionalized adults.
ELIGIBILITY Adults
FEES No fee
APPLICATION A referral is made to the state centralized intake unit where it is screened out or sent to the county office for investigation.
LANGUAGES English and Spanish

Report date: 12/31/07