Alzheimer's Association

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101 N. Almeda. Suite #7
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Web site: www.alz.org/newmexico/

Administrative Contact 
Cathy Murphy, Branch office coordinator
(575)647-3868
 e-mail to: lcalz@zianet.com

Agency Telephone Numbers

  • Administrative
  • (575)647-3868
  • FAX
  • (575)524-2625
  • Toll Free
  • (800) 272-3900

Administrative Hours
M-F:  9 AM - 5 PM

Administrative Overview
Only one site.  The New Mexico Chapter is a nationally affiliated, community-based, volunteer organization.

Administrative Description
National Affiliate

Admin. Office Travel Instructions
Go on South Main to Ave de Mesilla. The office is located in the Pueblo Plaza Complex.

Governed By
State and National Board of Directors.

Mission Statement
Provides leadership to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research while enhancing care and support for individuals and their families.

Agency Sites

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION,  NM CHAPTER: LAS CRUCES
1100 S. Main #10
Las Cruces, NM  88005

Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Workshops
Respite Care
Research
Mutual Support Groups
Legislative Advocacy
Identification Service
Helpline Counseling
Health Problems Counseling
Caregiver Training

Agency Services

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT

DESCRIPTION ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES- The New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers a statewide, toll-free helpline that gives assistance and support to callers.  It sponsors family caregiver support groups and also a support group for persons in the early stages of dementia.  The Association has a Respite Program, which provides cash vouchers for family caregivers to employ a paid caregiver for a brief period, and a national identification and registration program to help authorities identify and safely return home memory-impaired individuals- the Safe Return Program.  Informational materials, a lending library of videos and books, caregiver training and educational conferences are also provided by the Association.  A portion of chapter contributions supports research.
ELIGIBILITY Call to see if you are eligible.
FEES $40 for safe return registration.  Conference fees vary.  All other services are free.
HOURS Normal business hours.
APPLICATION Apply at office for Respite Care, Safe Return Program (scholarships available).  Call office for information packets, community resources, and other services.
LANGUAGES  English and Spanish
Report date:2/10/08