SELF HELP NEWS RELEASESelf Help, a local nonprofit that assists northern New Mexicans in “getting back on their feet” when they face short-term crises, has strong roots in Los Alamos and Española Valley. Self Help, Inc. was founded in 1969 with the inspiring goal of tackling poverty in Northern New Mexico and empowering people to help themselves. Have you served on the Self Help Inc Board of Directors or volunteered with the organization? About Self Help, Inc. Since 1969, Self Help, Inc. (Self Help) has functioned as a bridge to self-sufficiency for Northern New Mexicans.