The VIC's Step-by-Step Process for Veteran Housing and Mental Health Support:
You bring the determination.
We'll provide the roadmap and direct support.
COMMON ROAD MAP:
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you APPLY
Begin Here: Getting started begins with submitting our simple referral form or stopping by our Albuquerque Campus during normal business hours.
Who Can Submit: Veterans, concerned family members of veterans, and partner agency employees such as police officers, CPSWs, etc.
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We review
What Happens: Our team reviews your military discharge documentation, current housing / financial situation, and immediate needs. We look for potential solutions. Additionally, we often meet with each other to make sure we've considered all possibilities.
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connection is made
A call, an email...contact: We respond to you. We may have questions, we may need some documentation, or we may just need to set a meeting time and date. Either way, you can expect response from someone on the VIC team that pertains to your specific needs.
ROUTINE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for assistance, you, or the veteran you are seeking
to help, must meet the following conditions:
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A Veteran of the US Armed Forces (Active, Reserve, National Guard) or Un-remarried Surviving Spouse of a Veteran
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Certain programs may require active duty service to be eligible
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Discharge Status: eligibility for programs varies and may depend upon the character of discharge. We encourage all Veterans to apply, as we offer diverse programs with different criteria
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Willing to accept help and improve your life
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Must live in New Mexico
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Unsure if you meet these requirements or don't have a copy of your ID or DD214? Apply anyway and we'll respond.
Navigating assistance programs shouldn't be complicated.
At the New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers, we structure our programs
to guide you step-by-step—from your initial reach-out through intake, customized care, and long-term stability.
Thanks for reaching out!