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DRNM Opposes sb 3
DRNM staff attorney Jessica Allsup testified yesterday against Senate Bill 3, which seeks to expand the use of involuntary civil committment. Read here about DRNM's opposition to SB 3: Senate committee approves bill to expand involuntary mental health treatment |...
legal clinic paused for now
DRNM is supsending its monthly drop-in legal clinic (formerly held on the first Tuesday of each month). The good news is that you may still call us to request an Intake on Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at (505) 256-3100. We hope that anyone requiring legal...
DRNM closed Dec. 24 – January 4
Disability Rights New Mexico will be closed from December 24, 2025 until January 4, 2026. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. We wish you a happy holiday season.
DRNM supports a behavioral health waiver
Disability Rights New Mexico enthusiastically supports the development of a Behavioral Health Waiver in our state. Read our full public comments here: https://drnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DRNM-Comments-on-BH-Waiver-12.11.25.pdf
Share your input: behavioral health waiver
The New Mexico Health Care Authority is seeking public input on the development of a Behavioral Health Waiver. This program would provide services to people with mental illness, substance use disorder, and traumatic brain injury. You may attend a Zoom session...
donate today to DRNM
Everyday, DRNM fights for the rights of New Mexicans with disabilities--- in schools, in housing, in healthcare, and more. Donate here to join us in our mission of protecting, promoting, and expanding the rights of people with disabilities. Thank you for your support!...