Casa Lola
Casa Lola is a transitional housing program for TGNC individuals who are ready and committed to making significant, life-changing progress through structured goals, community living, and harm reduction. Open to New Mexico residents, Casa Lola offers an affirming space to stabilize, grow, and contribute.
About & Requirements
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Casa Lola is for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming New Mexico residents from anywhere in the state, who are 18 years or older. Not accepting couples, families, or pets (Registered Service Animals permitted, no Emotional Support Animals)
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While we are not a clinical or treatment facility, Casa Lola is a program focused on supporting individuals ready to make significant life changes. If substance use is a barrier to reaching your goals, we are committed to helping you access the support you need—including referrals to in-patient treatment, medically assisted treatment (MAT), and other harm reduction resources through TGRCNM and our community partners.
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Following the entry process (see below), program participants are required to:
Complete their own activities of daily living (ADLs)
Participate in case navigation and other Casa Lola programming activities
Attend trauma-informed therapy (individual & group)
Adhere to the Participant Savings Policy through gainful employment and/or other verifiable income sources
Contribute/complete 8 hours/month of community service
Follow all Casa Lola participant guidelines and community expectations
These requirements are designed to support each participant’s stability, growth, and path toward sustainable independence.
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Interested individuals must complete the following steps for consideration:
Submit the online Interest Form (see below)
When contacted about an interview you will be asked to thoughtfully complete the Participant Interview Take-Home Questions, demonstrating intent and self-reflection
Participate in a series of Interviews with Casa Lola staff
Complete a Long Form Application, which includes questions about personal identification, health history, and family/life background
Participate in an Interview with current household participants to support communal alignment and shared understanding
This multi-step process is designed to ensure mutual fit and readiness for participation in the Casa Lola program.
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Participants who are engaged and meet the requirements can stay up to 12 months
Casa Lola Interest Form
We are currently accepting applications for the waitlist only.
