Battered Families Services, Inc.

06/23/2026

It is required that you register for a spot to participate.

📞 Need Legal Advice? ⚖️

Residents of McKinley County can receive a FREE one-time phone consultation with a volunteer attorney through the Gallup Legal Teleclinic.

🗓 Friday, July 17, 2026
🕐 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Volunteer attorneys will call approved applicants during this time period. Appointments will not be scheduled.

Areas of assistance include:

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Law
• Divorce
• Custody & Visitation
• Child & Spousal Support
• Parentage
• Kinship Guardianship

🏛 Civil Law
• Landlord/Tenant Issues
• Debtor/Creditor Matters
• Wills & Probate
• Employment Issues
• Contracts

✅ Eligibility requirements apply. Applicants must fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or meet other financial eligibility criteria.

📅 Applications are open June 15–30, 2026.
📞 Apply by phone: 1-877-266-9861
📲 Apply online by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Please share with anyone who may benefit from this free legal resource!

06/22/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Church of the Holy Spirit for their generous support and donations. Your monetary contributions and donated items have made a meaningful impact on the individuals and families we serve.

Because of your kindness and compassion, we are able to continue providing support, comfort, and essential resources to those affected by domestic violence and hardship within our community. Your generosity reminds our clients that they are not alone and that our community stands beside them during difficult times.

Thank you for your continued support, prayers, and commitment to helping others. We truly appreciate all that you do for our organization and the families we serve. 💜

Rev. Dr. Hilary Smith
Gail Browne, Clerk at Church of the Holy Spirit. With Battered Families Staff. (In photos.)

06/18/2026

In observance to Juneteenth our administration office will be closed. Friday June 19th.2026
We will resume regular hours Monday June 22,2026

The Crisis line is open 24/7 505)-722-7483

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Domestic violence affects entire families.

Children living in abusive environments may experience emotional, behavioral and developmental effects even when they are not the direct target of the abuse.
Understanding these connections is critical to supporting survivor safety and family well-being.

Learn more about supporting children affected by domestic violence and available safety planning resources: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/supporting-your-children/

06/18/2026

Every statistic represents a person, a family, a child, or a community whose life has been impacted by domestic violence.

Nearly 20 people every minute experience physical abuse by an intimate partner. One in four women and one in nine men will experience severe intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Yet only a fraction of those injured receive medical care, and thousands of calls for help are made every day across the country.

These numbers are more than data points—they are a reminder that domestic violence is a widespread public health and community issue that demands our attention, compassion, and action.

By supporting survivors, strengthening services, investing in prevention, and speaking out against abuse, we can help create safer communities where everyone has the opportunity to live free from violence.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. You are not alone. We are here for you.

06/18/2026

Elder Abuse Awareness. Learn how to recognize the signs and help our elders be safe.

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

We have been receiving so many generous donations, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our community! ❤️
Please take a moment to review the flyer below for a few important reminders regarding accepted donations and drop-off guidelines. Thank you all again for your kindness and support!

06/16/2026

New Mexico Adult Protective Services has received approximately 18,000 allegations of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation so far in 2026, state officials said, as the state marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month with a push to help New Mexicans recognize the warning signs and report suspected abuse.Read more about how to prevent elder abuse at the link in the comments