Through case coordination and outreach, Social Services helps those experiencing hardships navigate the often-complex procedures to receive aid. Resources are available for food, housing, food, legal, and health services.
In collaboration with the Los Alamos County Health Council (LACHC), the County's Social Services staff, developed a Los Alamos County Comprehensive Health Plan (CHP) to guide health, wellness, and social services planning in the county. The CHP was adopted in December 2024.
When extreme heat impacts Northern New Mexico, cooling centers are located throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Find information on where to go during heat waves and resources for temperature regulation.
OEM provides resources for preparedness for weather, fire, pandemic and other emergencies within and around Los Alamos County.
The Los Alamos County DWI program is to help with incidences of DWI, alcoholism, alcohol abuse, alcohol-related domestic violence and underage drinking in Los Alamos County
Learn about programs under contract for family development and resources, school-based drug and alcohol prevention, after-school activities, juvenile justice programs, senior centers and home-based services for older adults, medical and behavioral health, monthly food distribution, emergency assistance with rent and utilities, and family resources.
Naloxone or Narcan can reverse an opioid overdose. Learn where to get it and how to use it.
Dial 988 for a 24/7 lifeline for emotional, mental, or substance misuse support. A behavioral health crisis needs a behavioral health response. 988 was established to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing crisis behavioral health care needs.
We collect wastewater samples weekly and send them to BioBot's lab to test for COVID-19, RSV, and Influenza A & B concentrations. While BioBot informed us they would no longer provide data after Aug. 31, 2024, we continue to receive updates on Los Alamos wastewater treatment plant samples only.