From Surviving to Thriving: Reimagining CCSS in Albuquerque

Why Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) Matter in Albuquerque, NM

Too many people in the Greater Albuquerque area are struggling in silence - not because help doesn’t exist, but because they don’t know they are already eligible for services designed to support them.

Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) are meant to provide hands-on help with daily living, life skills, and independence. For children, adults, and families alike, CCSS can be the difference between barely getting by and building a stronger, healthier future.

But here’s the challenge: most of the people who qualify have never been told. They don’t know these supports are already their right, and as a result, entire communities miss out on resources that could transform their lives.

At Meridian, we believe the first step is education. People deserve to know that CCSS exists for them, that it is accessible, and that it can be tailored to their unique needs. Once individuals are informed, then comes the second step: treatment. And from there, the third step: thriving - when families and communities are lifted up by the stability and growth these services create.

Albuquerque is in desperate need of this cycle. By raising awareness and providing responsive, compassionate care, we’re not just helping individuals - we’re building a stronger community for all.

Because when people know what’s available to them, they can finally move from surviving to thriving.