ABOUT US
Our Vision
The High Mountain Youth Project of Lincoln County, New Mexico, (HMYP) envisions a loving and caring community where all youth are protected, empowered, loved, respected and treated with dignity.
Our Mission
The mission of High Mountain Youth Project of Lincoln County, New Mexico, is to involve the communities of Lincoln County to provide a comprehensive net for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Our tax ID number is 47-2870750. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
We provide a safe and healthy environment at our Evening Drop-in Center, where students can relax and interact with other students and trained and caring adults. The Center is currently open Monday through Friday from 4-9 PM and from 2:30-9:00 PM on Wednesdays (early release days for schools). We offer free resources – snacks and a hot meal, a place to do laundry, a quiet place to study – including the use of computers and help with homework, tutoring, high school credit recovery, arts & crafts. indoor and outdoor recreation, and a library. Students ride the school bus or provide their own transportation, to the Center and we can provide rides home.
Referrals to other resources and services are also available.
We are located at 637 Sudderth Drive, between the Old Mill and Yee’s Chinese Restaurant in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Coming in March 2024–24-hour Youth Crisis Shelter with emergency overnight care
