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AND RESOURCES
NEW MEXICO ORGANIZATIONS
AND RESOURCES
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION (ADA)
New Mexico Affiliate, Inc.
525 San Pedro NE, Suite 101
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-5716 or 1-800-DIABETES outside Albuquerque area
ADA has patient and professional educational materials, monthly magazine
subscription and catalogs of diabetes publications and videos. Videos are
available through the ADA lending library. ADA offers training on how to
lead diabetes support groups. The Affiliate also sponsors a resident camp
for children with diabetes, raises funds for diabetes research, educational
activities and publishes a State newsletter. Call the Affiliate office for
general information on diabetes, a catalog, schedule of support group trainings,
and other activities of local chapters. Health care provider referrals are
available from listings of ADA professional members within the state and
nation-wide.
Bernalillo County Chapter
c/o America Diabetes Association
New Mexico Affiliate, Inc.
525 San Pedro NE, Suite 101
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 266-5716 or 1-800-342-2353 (1-800-DIABETES)
Dona Ana County Chapter
c/o America Diabetes Association
New Mexico Affiliate, Inc.
525 San Pedro NE, Suite 101
Albuquerque, NM 871 08
(505) 266-5716 or 1-800-342-2383 (1-800-DIABETES)
Santa Fe Chapter
c/o America Diabetes Association
New Mexico Affiliate, Inc.
525 San Pedro NE, Suite 101
Albuquerque, NM 871 OS
(505) 266-5716 or 1-800-342-2383 (1-800-DIABETES)
NEW MEXICO COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
Commission for the Blind State Office
PERA Building, Room 553
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 827-4479
The NM Commission for the Blind offers numerous services for blind or otherwise
visually impaired persons. The Commission offers low vision clinics, a newsline
for the blind, emergency medical eye care, independent living programs for
older blind persons, vocational rehabilitation, training and employment
programs, business enterprise programs, and other services for the blind.
The commission has the following local offices:
Industries for the Blind
2200 Yale Boulevard SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 841-8844
Newsline for the Blind
2200 Yale Boulevard SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 841-8844 ext. 220
Orientation Center
408 North White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(505) 437-0401
Alamogordo Field Office
408 North White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(505) 437-8008
Albuquerque Field Office
2200 Yale Boulevard SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 841-8844
Las Cruces Field Office
277 East Amador, Suite 204
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 524-6450
Las Vegas Field Office
700 Friedman Avenue
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3546
Roswell Field Office
400 N. Pennsylvania, Suite 1080
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 624-6140
Santa Fe Field Office
1313 St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 827-3768
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES
NM Department of Health
1190 St. Francis Drive, Room S-1250
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 527-2548
Children's Medical Services (CMS) is a state agency that provides services
for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disabling conditions in children.
Children under age 21 who have a chronic illness or disability are eligible
for medical services, information and referral, case management, and developmental
evaluations. Special endocrinology clinics for children with diabetes are
available. CMS offices are located throughout the state. Check the county
listings in this directory or call the number listed above for information.
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
ADA National Service Center
1660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703)549-1500 or 1-800-232-3472
This nonprofit, voluntary health organization has chapters throughout the
U.S. The ADA serves people with diabetes, their families and friends, and
health professionals and scientists involved in diabetes-related activities.
The ADA publishes monthly and quarterly magazines for patients, including
Diabetes Forecast. ADA also publishes cookbooks, meal planning guides, educational
materials, and books for patients.
Joslin Diabetes Center
One Joslin Place
Boston, MA 02215
(617)732-2400
The Joslin Diabetes Center offers inpatient and outpatient treatment, education,
and support services to adults and children with diabetes. The center is
affiliated with Harvard Medical School and publishes a variety of educational
materials for patients, including manuals, nutrition guides, and materials
for children with diabetes. Call or write for information.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDF) International
432 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016-8013
(212)889-7575 or 1-800-223-1138
This private, nonprofit, voluntary organization has chapters throughout
the United States and the world and raises funds for diabetes research.
Individual chapters offer support groups and other activities for families.
They publish a quarterly journal and a series of patient education brochures
about insulin-dependent. Call or write for information.
National Eye Institute
National Eye Health Education program
Box 20/20
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301)496-5248
The National Eye Institute, one of the National Institutes of Health, supports
research on diabetic eye disease. The National Eye Health Education Program
produces patient education materials related to diabetic eye disease.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
Box NDIC, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(303)468-2162
The NDIC is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive
and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NDIC offers a variety of publications for
professionals, the general public, and people with diabetes, including guides
and fact sheets for patients.