Welcome!

We are the Good Shepherd Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where hospitality is expressed to our homeless and less fortunate guests according to the goal of our founder, Brother Mathias: "Charity Unlimited" through addiction recovery, medical shelter, food, and clothing for those in need.

We strive to serve, with respect and compassion, the most vulnerable in our community by providing sustainable resources, services, and programs that meet the most basic needs.

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Did you know that the Good Shepherd Center provides mental health, substance abuse and resettlement support at our Brother Mathias Center? Your support bolsters our efforts to provide for the community!

Update on COVID-19 Response 12/1/2020:

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In order to safely minister to the vulnerable in our community, the following measures are in effect:

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**No physical donations except for packaged new items**

We are opening our doors to overnight and short term stay guests by referral from other agencies and we are ministering to medical respite and Fresh Start substance abuse recovery guests, both new and existing.

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Clothing room is closed for the duration of the State quarantine regulations.

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New Medical Respite and Fresh Start guests must first test negative for COVID-19

within two days of applying for help from Good Shepherd Center.

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In an effort to halt the spread of disease, only strictly necessary staff are working on site.

Should the need arise, guests will self-quarantine as necessary to protect the health of all those working and residing at Good Shepherd Center.

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All community hot meals will be served to-go and are now available Monday through Saturday.

Additional cleaning measures are in effect for all staff and guests.

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We appreciate your support and hope to find a new normal soon.

Until then, stay safe, stay home, and wash your hands!

Our Mission and Vision

To serve, with respect and compassion, the most vulnerable in our community by providing sustainable resources, services, and programs that meet the most basic needs.

What We Do

Our Services

Fresh Start Substance Abuse Recovery

A comprehensive in-house substance abuse recovery program of at least 6 months duration. Intake is throughout the week, Monday-Friday 9am-12 noon and 12:30-2 p.m.

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Overnight Shelter for men

Overnight Shelter for men only by referral.

Medical respite beds

Medical respite beds for men recovering from illness or injury. Contact UNM Hospital or Healthcare for the Homeless. **Must have a negative COVID-19 test within the last two days of admittance**

Daily meals

Community meals for all Monday through Friday 3:00 p.m. and  Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.

Men's clothing 

Clothing is distributed 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Thursday hours limited to 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Mail service

Monday through Fridays  1 p.m. to 4 p.m. pickup. Saturday 8 a.m. through noon.

Referrals

Referrals for other community services available.

To Donate

The link above charges no fees for your donation through direct PayPal to PayPal transfer.

We accept all major credit cards and debit cards below and your contribution is tax deductible.

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If you would like to make a donation by credit card, in memory of a loved one, or leave a comment for us with your donation, please use the following link, no PayPal required:

For direct goods donations please see our Amazon Wishlist:

Our Values

Get in Touch

218 Iron Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

P.O. Box 749, Albuquerque, NM  87103

   gsc@gscnm.org

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Phone 505-243-2527

Fax 505-243-8267

News & Noteworthy

COVID-19 Response Update

We continue to follow strict cleaning and sanitizing protocols and thus far have sheltered Good Shepherd Center from cases of COVID-19.

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Our capacity has  been lowered to a total of 60 guests at any time to allow for social distancing. Also, meal times are staggered so as to follow optimal health and safety.

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We are currently unable to accept donations from private and group donors with the exception of new and in-package items. We will resume regular donation protocol after the current State Quarantine rules expire.

Back to Business

COVID-19 may still be at the center of everyone's mind, but there are those who still need help. Good Shepherd Center is dedicated to serving the community to the best of our ability. As such, we are continuing our substance-abuse treatment and medical respite care and adding another resource for those in need: our new Resettlement Program. In this program men will stay on-site while they find stability such as identification, any benefits they are entitle to, as well as employment and schooling. Once these are complete, they will find permanent housing and find their place in society again in a stable environment.

As such, in cooperation with the City of Albuquerque, we are beginning this new service.

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We are currently unable to accept donations from private and group donors with the exception of new and in-package items. We will resume regular donation protocol after the current State Quarantine rules expire.

Click play to see a story of one of our Fresh Start graduates

Our community