The Shelter
Housing & Shelter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Shelter for runaways, ages 12 - 17 years old. Meals provided. Four shelters in Albuquerque area. Outreach program for first offenders, DUI, Drug and Alcohol counseling. Americorps, tutoring with Rio Grande High School, Family preservation. Volunteers accepted, 21 years or older.
Phone: (505) 881-5228
Address: 123 Rhode Island SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108
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Frequently asked questions about The Shelter
How do I contact The Shelter?
You can call The Shelter at (505) 881-5228 or visit 123 Rhode Island SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What services does The Shelter offer?
Shelter for runaways, ages 12 - 17 years old. Meals provided. Four shelters in Albuquerque area. Outreach program for first offenders, DUI, Drug and Alcohol counseling. Americorps, tutoring with Rio Grande High School, Family preservation. Volunteers accepted, 21 years or older.
Are services at The Shelter free or low-cost?
Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call The Shelter at (505) 881-5228 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does The Shelter offer services in other languages?
Call The Shelter at (505) 881-5228 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.