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Housing & Shelter · New Mexico · Free

Federal housing assistance hub. Section 8, public housing, homeless services in every state. Useful for trans women of color facing the highest rates of housing instability and violence in shelters. Most LGBTQ+ shelters accept walk-ins for intake; bring ID and any medications. Domestic violence shelters increasingly accept LGBTQ+ survivors, including trans women — ask before assuming you're not welcome. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ New Mexico residents and allies.

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