Friends of New Mexico Fisher House
Helping Military Families
​Friends of New Mexico Fisher House
support service members, veterans and families receiving care
at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center with a
“Home Away from Home” .
Exciting progress is underway!
New Fisher Houses are under construction in Montrose, New York and West Palm Beach, Florida.
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More than just a building - each house represents a place of comfort, stability and support for military families.
Learn More
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Eligibility for a Fisher House stay generally requires being a family member, caregiver, or active duty/veteran patient receiving care at a nearby military or VA medical center, residing over 50 miles away.
Guests must be self-sufficient and require a referral from a doctor or social worker.
Key Eligibility Requirements:
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Patient Status: Must be an active duty service member or veteran.
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Family/Caregiver: Immediate family or caregivers of the patient.
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Distance: Must live 50+ miles away from the ABQ Fisher House.
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Medical Condition: Patients/guests must be medically stable, able to care for themselves, and not have a communicable disease.
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Referral: A referral from a social worker, case manager, or doctor is required.
House Program Manager:
Carlos Velasquez
House Asst Program Manager:
Vicki Ogilvie
Email: abqfisherhouse@va.gov
Phone: 505-265-1711
ext. 3180
