Guardianship: Help when you need it
Useful websites with more information:
Application for Guardianship Services, Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC), Office of Guardianship
National Guardianship Association
Guardianship for Young Adults - Overview and Tips
In most cases, when a person becomes incapacitated due to illness, disability or other challenging circumstance, a close friend or family member is able to step in and help that person manage their personal affairs. In some cases, however, the person may not have anyone willing to fill this role and will require the services of a Corporate Guardian. To meet this need, Visions Case Management works in conjunction with the New Mexico DDPC Office of Guardianship to provide plenary (full) or limited Corporate Guardianship services designed to make important financial and/or medical decisions on behalf of legally incapacitated individuals. Such decisions shall promote and protect the individual’s well being, maximize independence, and be as non-restrictive as possible. Our Corporate Guardians are certified by the Center for Guardianship Certification and receive initial and ongoing trainings by the National Guardianship Association. For more information, contact Visions Case Management or the New Mexico Office of Guardianship.
Guardianship Rates
Visions’ Guardianship rate is $385 per month for up to 5 hours of work.
- This includes one face-to-face visit each month.
- Beyond that, services will be billed at $65 per hour.
For Guardianship services, trips greater than 60 miles one way will be invoiced at the IRS rate for mileage reimbursement for the current year.
For more information on private pay work, please contact lecie@visionsnm.com
I have worked in the DDW field since 2004, as a Behavior Support Consultant, Case Manager and now as a Guardian/Court Visitor. I am currently managing both the Guardianship and Court Visitor programs, but my passion is always to work directly with the individuals we serve. I was born and raised in Northern New Mexico and after being away for ten years for school, decided it was time to come back to my roots. I am honored to provide quality services to those in need and believe we have one of the strongest and most compassionate teams of people working at Visions
I started at Visions in 2024. Prior to working with Visions, I worked on the DD waiver for 24 years. I started by providing direct care support services before moving into direct care management. I then moved into coordination of services on the DD waiver for people with Developmental Disabilities. I have dedicated more than half of my life supporting people on the waiver. A career so fulfilling and nice I would gladly do it twice! I was born and raised in the valley of Albuquerque. I grew up in the local soccer community and still play to this day. I enjoy assisting in the Special Olympics and attending Special Needs sporting events year round. I take pride growing up in New Mexico and I volunteer and try to give back to the Veteran community which proudly served our Nation. My passion will always be serving God and all the people that make up our amazing and unique community.
teresa@visionsnm.com
I have been employed with Visions since September of 2007. I serve Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, Taos, and Bernalillo Counties. Prior to being a Case Manager, I worked with people with disabilities for 23 years. I started by providing direct care and then became a House Manager. I was also the Program Manager for several years during this time. I live in the small farming community of Medanales. I have lived here all my life and enjoy working my small farm. I grow and can my own vegetables. I also come from a family of weavers. I taught weaving at Ghost Ranch for 12 years in my younger days. I spend my free time enjoying my grandchildren.