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Organization of the Health, Housing & Homelessness Department

Gilbert Ramirez

Director of Health, Housing & Homelessness Gilbert Ramírez, MSW, LCSW.

The Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness strives to improve the quality of life for everyone in Albuquerque by supporting behavioral health, public health initiatives, affordable housing, and homeless services.

Administration

Provides administrative services for the department.

Gilbert Ramirez, Director

Behavioral Health & Wellness

Administers contracts for mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Reina Martinez, Division Manager
505-768-4704
[email protected]

View Mental Health Services Information
View Substance Abuse Services Information

Community Development

Provides grant assistance for programs and services that serve people of low and moderate income through federal, state, and local funds.

Monica Montoya, Division Manager
505-768-2734
[email protected]

Contract Administration and Resources

Regina Apodaca, Division Manager
505-768-4597
[email protected]

Fiscal

Provides accounting and grants administration for the department.

Vicki Schwab, Acting Division Manager
505-768-3115
[email protected]

Health & Social Service Centers

Provide, as a community focal point, services to meet the health, education, and social service needs of the community.

Eleanor Benavidez, Health & Social Services Division Manager
505-836-8800
[email protected]

Alamosa Health & Social Service Center

Celina Lopez, Community Services Operations Coordinator
505-836-8800
cclop[email protected]

View Alamosa Health & Social Service Center Information

John Marshall Health & Social Services Center

Jeannette Otero, Social Services Center Manager
505-848-1345
[email protected]

View John Marshall Health & Social Services Center Information

Ruth M. Adams Health & Social Service Center

Chris Burton, Social Services Center Manager
505-767-5700
cburton@cabq.gov 

View Ruth M. Adams Health & Social Services Center Information

Dede Feldman Los Griegos Health & Social Services Center

Yvonne Chavez, Social Services Center Manager
505-761-4050
[email protected]

View Los Griegos Health & Social Services Center Information

Homeless Programs & Initiatives

Administers contracts that address the needs of people experiencing homelessness.

Gavino Archuleta, Division Manager
505-768-2844
[email protected]