Whatever you’re going through — we've got you covered.
Whether you’re a young person looking for a safe place to land, a parent who wants their kid to be okay, or a friend who’s worried — there’s a real person on the other end of this page who wants to hear from you.
- You're between 14 and 22
- You identify anywhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum (or are figuring it out), BIPOC, or an Ally
- Your home isn't safe, isn't accepting, or isn't there anymore
- You live in (or can get to) New Mexico
- You are ready to have goals and work towards those goals.
If you are in crisis right now
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Press 3 for LGBTQI+ specialized support.
For LGBTQ+ youth under 25. Call, text START to 678-678, or chat online.
By and for trans people. Operators are all transgender.
New Mexico Crisis & Access Line. Free, statewide, 24/7.
I’m looking for…
Pick the path that fits — each takes you to the right info, the right people, and the right next step.
A safe place to live as a teen
Casa Q's Group House is a staffed, licensed residence for teens whose family or current placement isn't safe or affirming.
- Affirming 24/7 supervised home
- Help with school, meds, ID
- Most placements are through CYFD or self/family referral
My own apartment + support
Our Transitional Living Program (TLP) places young adults in their own apartment with case management, life-skills coaching, and a 24-month runway.
- Your own scattered-site apartment
- Weekly 1:1 with a case manager
- Work, school, mental health connections
I want to help a young person
Whether you're a parent learning, a teacher with a worried teen, or a community member — we have resources, referrals, and a warmline for you.
- Volunteer to Support Casa Q
- How to make a referral to Casa Q
- Where to make a donation
When you reach out, here’s what to expect.
No paperwork upfront. No scary intake. Just a conversation with someone who wants to hear from you.
You contact us
Fill out a short form or have a referring adult reach out.
A real person calls back
One of our intake team. We talk through what's going on and what you need. Not an interrogation. No commitment.
We figure out the right fit
If Casa Q is the right place, we walk you through next steps. If it's not, we connect you with a partner that is. Either way, you don't leave without a plan.
You move forward (or get the help you need)
If you are accepted into Casa Q, we begin the intake process. If another program is the right fit, we'll tell you exactly what to bring and what to expect.
A few things you should know before you reach out.
What you share stays with us.
Conversations with Casa Q are confidential. We don't share your info with parents, schools, or anyone else without your written consent — with three legal exceptions: imminent risk to your life, harm to others, and active child abuse (we are mandated reporters for anyone under 18).
We will always tell you, in plain language, what we will and won't keep private.
Your name and pronouns matter on day one.
From your first contact, we use the name and pronouns you give us — not what's on your ID, not what your family uses. Staff are trained in trans- and nonbinary-affirming care. Sleeping arrangements, bathrooms, and dress code respect your gender identity, full stop.
We are not a “conversion” or “questioning” facility, ever.
Still not sure if Casa Q is right?
Call us. Email us. We’ll talk it through with you — no commitment, no pressure. The hardest part is the first message.