This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
Please note that we list the organizations by the town, city or county where the office is located – however, many offices serve multiple towns or counties. You can click the “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you in court or to give you legal advice about your situation, go to our Finding a Lawyer page instead.
The Center of Protective Environment, Inc. (COPE) is a comprehensive domestic violence agency that offers: a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, victim advocates, and emergency shelter to survivors of domestic violence and their children. COPE serving Otero and Lincoln Counties through their two locations in Alamogordo and Ruidoso.
Hours: Mon - Wed 8 AM to 5 PM; Thu 8 AM to 11 AM & 12:30 PM to 5 PM; Fri 8 AM to 12 PM