Colorado College Student Adopts HEAL as College Pr...

Jody Walker lived in Denver, Colorado, and is currently studying for her Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Accounting through the Minnesota School of Business of Globe University. As part of her degree program, she was assigned to take on two major volunteer endeavors. For her managerial accounting class, she was tasked with...

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Survivors Get Extended Lifeline at the Nest

For all who work at Help End Abuse for Life and The Nest, ending violence and advocating for survivors and victims of domestic violence is a mission. Very quickly, a person becomes consumed by the work and ultimately spends thousands of hours trying to find ways to improve the lives of all the women and children served. In...

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Domestic Violence Training, Through the Eyes of Ne...

By Michael Hoppal, HEAL Staff Writer As the staff writer for Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest, my weekly schedule does not necessarily scream complexity. Working at HEAL has not been terrifically different from my other jobs, really. I complete assigned tasks ranging from attending committee meetings, interviewing...

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Golfers Support Survivors of Domestic Violence

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) announces its 4th annual Deacon Bob Open charity golf tournament that will be held on Saturday, August 10th at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Championship Golf Course. The tournament has a 1:00 pm shotgun start. Returning players will be happy to see a few traditions upheld. Once again, players may...

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Janet Alexander donates specially-crafted piece to...

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest receive generous donations from the community on a regular basis but this week, the organization has been granted a unique gift from a skilled artist. Lifelong metal smith and jewelry creator Janet Alexander has chosen to donate a specially crafted piece to the women’s domestic...

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – KWES and KBUY

KWES and KBUY recently donated 3 large pizzas from Pizza Hut to the residents of the Nest after HEAL Staff Writer Michael Hoppal asked Jessica Cadena to consider helping. KWES and KBUY are avid supporters of the Nest and provide much-needed air time to keep the community informed on the happenings the shelter. Their support is...

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Southwest Downsizing

Mary Gordon is the owner of SW Downsizing. She recently assisted the retail clerks at Sweet Charity in reorganizing the Resale Boutique. Mary’s business assists people in developing an affordable downsizing plan, inventorying your items, doing an estate/yard sale and placing your items on consignment at Sweet Charity or...

HERO SPOTLIGHT – Matt Larson and Harold Oakes

Matt Larson recently helped the Nest domestic violence shelter by tracking down a full-sized trailer and heading out to Capitan to pick up a very large sectional couch for the family room at the Nest. When a plea for help with transportation was posted in Facebook by HEAL Office Manager Sue Francis, Harold Oakes saw it and...

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Southern Soul All Stars

The Southern Soul All Stars recently played at Win, Place & Show. The lead singer, “Big Poppa” Lee McManus and his wife Dianne, who is also a singer and pianist in the band, celebrated their wedding anniversary that evening. They selected HEAL and the Nest as the band’s charity that evening and donated...

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a worldwide epidemic. Violence against women is a global problem, affecting women of all ages, ethnicities, races, nationalities and socio-economic backgrounds. Studies show that between one quarter and one-half of all women in the world have been abused by intimate partners. HEAL (Help End Abuse for Life) is committed to ending violence worldwide. The Nest Domestic Violence shelter educates the community on the worldwide prevalence of domestic violence using presentations, media, public service announcements and education. To arrange for a guest speaker from HEAL, please telephone (575) 378-6378.The Nest serves women and children who are victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, human trafficking and elder abuse. Some forms of violence are gender-based and impact women more disproportionately, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking. If you or someone you love is hurting, please call our 24-hour hotline at 1-888-378-6378 and speak to a specially trained HEAL advocate.

Lincoln County Domestic Violence

Lincoln County ranked higher than any other in the state of New Mexico for Domestic Violence cases. HEAL opened the Nest to respond to an overwhelming need for services in Lincoln County. The Nest advocates work closely with service providers in Lincoln County to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence. HEAL advocates accompany clients to court, assist with residency status, secure orders of protection and connect clients to financial resources in the community. The Nest is Lincoln County’s only Domestic Violence Shelter and provides shelter to women and children without regard to race, religion, sexual identity, ethnicity or legal status. Specially trained advocates guide clients in resume development, job search and securing essential services such as daycare, medical or education.

Lincoln County Community Coalition on Violence Against Women (LCCC-VAW)

Combating the problem of domestic violence is a challenge; however, in partnership with LCCC-VAW (Lincoln County Coalition on Violence Against Women), HEAL has developed a program that encompasses specific areas that are targeted for educations and outreach services. Recently HEAL has begun joined with the Lincoln County Sheriff Department to provide law enforcement training to outlying areas. The Nest serves many rural populations in Lincoln County, Otero County and beyond. 88345, 88346, 88250, 88252, 88253, 88265, 88343, 88350, 88419, 88351, 88429, 88252, 88436, 88434, 88318, 88325, 88348, 88338, 88323, 88347, 88011, 88012, 88030, 88031, 88045, 88045, 88047, 87501, 87501, 87503, 87504, 87002, 87004, 87013, 87020, 87117, 87592, 87594, 88316, 88301

Lincoln County Women Shelter

HEAL (Help End Abuse for Life) is the all volunteer board of directors that oversees the operation of the Nest Domestic Shelter in Ruidoso Downs. The shelter is designed and run like a family home. Residents have private rooms and sit down to family dinner together in the evening. Advocates work closely with residents to develop empowerment plans and guide residents towards their independence. Onsite counselors work with victims in areas of trauma, anxiety, self esteem and addiction. This modern shelter is located ¼ mile from The Ruidoso Downs Police Station and has a state of the art security system with cameras that monitor all entrances and exteriors. The children’s play yard and picnic area is surrounded by an eight foot wall topped with razor wire. The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter provides victims of domestic violence the safety and security they require to regroup and began the next chapter of their lives.

New Mexico Domestic Violence

In 2003, there were 25,644 reported cased of domestic violence in New Mexico. New Mexico NM ranks 8th in the US for family violence and Lincoln County ranks first in the state of New Mexico. The Advocates at HEAL are chosen carefully to represent the diverse population that the Nest serves. The picturesque village of Ruidoso Downs offers victims of domestic violence a tranquil and secure environment to began the process of recovery. Victims from Roswell, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Farmington, Deming, Gallup, Taos, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Espanola and Raton. Victims seeking to escape their abusers seek the security of the Nest when seeking to put great distance between themselves and their abuser. Clients regularly arrive from Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma but some have traveled from as far away as Maine or Alaska.

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