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- A child needs school meals, supplies, or help staying in schoolUse when a child is hungry at school or on weekends, needs supplies, or is having trouble staying in school.
- A child is being hurt, abused or neglectedUse when you see or hear that a child is being hurt, abused, neglected, or left without care.
- A young person under 18 is on their ownUse when a child or teen under 18 comes in without a parent or guardian, has run away, was kicked out, or has nowhere safe to stay.
- Pregnant or has a new baby and needs helpUse when someone is pregnant or has a baby and needs a doctor, food, baby supplies, or support.
- Needs child care or preschoolUse when a parent needs child care to work or go to school, or wants free preschool for a young child.
- A grandparent or relative is raising someone else's childrenUse when grandparents, aunts, uncles or friends are caring for children whose parents can't, and need legal help, money or support.
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★ Our servicesSilver City Gospel Mission
Sierra House shelter for women and childrenconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · Children, youth and families
Transitional shelter next door to the Mission for women and their children, including survivors of domestic violence. Location is not published.
Hours: Call 575-388-5071
Where: Silver City (address shared by phone)
Who it's for: Women and their children who have nowhere safe to stay.
Call first · Free
Cariño Family Health (Aprendamos Family of Services)
Free home visiting: Nurse-Family Partnership and Parents as Teachersconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Children, youth and families
Free bilingual home visits from pregnancy to age 5: nurse visits during pregnancy (Nurse-Family Partnership), parenting help (Parents as Teachers), breastfeeding and prenatal education, low-cost car seats with installation, free bassinets.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; after hours by appointment
Who it's for: Pregnant people and families with children prenatal to age 5 in Grant, Luna, Doña Ana, Otero, Lincoln and Chaves counties.
Call first · Free
CASA of Luna, Hidalgo and Grant Counties (Luna County)
CASA volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children (Grant County)confirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families
Trained community volunteers, appointed by the judge, speak up in court for children in abuse and neglect cases. Also recruits and trains new volunteers.
Where: 301 W. College St., Suite 4, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children in abuse/neglect court cases in Grant, Luna and Hidalgo counties (appointed by the court). Adults may call to volunteer.
Referral needed · Free
Focus on the Family
Free Christian counseling consultation by phone (marriage and family)confirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · Faith and community
Free one-time phone consultation with a licensed or pastoral Christian counselor about marriage, parenting, grief and family problems, plus referrals to Christian counselors near you. Leave a message; a counselor calls back.
Who it's for: Anyone. They will not call another person (such as a spouse) on your behalf. Not a crisis line; for emergencies call 988 or 911.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Grant County Detention Center2 services
Online jail roster - check if someone is being heldconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families
Free online 'Prisoner in Custody' list (JailTracker) shows who is currently held at the Grant County Detention Center. Helps families and staff find a missing client before calling the jail.
Hours: Online 24/7
Where: 320 South Ridge Road, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone.
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
Visitation scheduleconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · 3 miles from Silver City
One 30-minute visit per inmate per week. Sat 8am-3:30pm male unit; Sun 8am-3:30pm female, booking and infirmary. Visitors 18+ with current photo ID showing full name and DOB. Call the facility to check the schedule (new schedule each Friday).
Hours: Visits Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:30pm
Where: 320 South Ridge Rd, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Visitors 18 and older
Bring: Current photo ID with full name and date of birth
Call first · Free
Imagination Library of Grant County
Free monthly books for children under 5 (Dolly Parton Imagination Library)confirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families
Mails a free, age-right book every month to children from birth to age 5, any family income. Sign up online or with help from El Grito Head Start, GRMC Beginning Years, clinics or child care centers.
Where: 1609 N Swan St, Suite C, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children under age 5 living in Grant County. Families outside Grant County can check online to find their local program.
Bring: Child's name, birth date and a mailing address
Call first · Free · No ID needed
InfantSEE (Optometry Cares - AOA Foundation)
Free eye assessment for babies 6-12 monthsconfirmed October 2026
Dental and vision · Children, youth and families
Participating optometrists give a free eye and vision assessment to babies in their first year (ideally 6-12 months) to catch lazy eye, crossed eyes and other problems early.
Hours: By appointment with a participating optometrist
Who it's for: Babies about 6 to 12 months old, regardless of family income or insurance.
Appointment · Free · No ID needed
La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services
KidTalk Warmline (call or text for kids)confirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · Children, youth and families
A line kids can call or text to talk with a caring volunteer about bullying, family problems, abuse, relationships, drugs or pregnancy. Callers can stay anonymous.
Hours: Mon-Thu 3pm-10pm; Fri 3pm-midnight; Sat 10am-midnight; Sun 10am-10pm
Where: Las Cruces (address shared by phone)
Who it's for: Children and teens.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
LGBTQ+ Grant County
Local LGBTQ+ community, support and youth programconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Faith and community
Local nonprofit for LGBTQ+ people: community events, education, resources, and an after-school program offering connection, leadership and support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Where: 28 Amber Dr, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: LGBTQ+ people of all ages and allies
Call first · Free
Literacy Link-Leamos2 services
Volunteer: Let's Read book giveaways and eventsconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Volunteering
Help at events, outreach and free book distributions to Grant County schoolchildren through the Let's Read program.
Where: 515 W. College Ave., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Ask the office about upcoming book distributions and events.
Call first · Free
Let's Read - free books for Grant County schoolchildrenconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Gives free books to Grant County school children to build reading at home.
Where: 515 W. College Ave. (Silver City Public Library), Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Grant County school children.
Call first · Free
New Mexico Lions Operation KidSight2 services
Free eye exam and glasses vouchers for kids without Medicaid or insuranceconfirmed October 2026
Dental and vision · Children, youth and families
Gives eye exam and glasses vouchers to students ages 3-18 who need vision care but have no Medicaid or private insurance (or no local eye doctor taking Medicaid). Also free vision screenings for ages 3-9 at schools and daycares.
Who it's for: New Mexico students ages 3-18 who need vision care and are not eligible for Medicaid, have no private insurance, or live where no eye professional accepts Medicaid.
Call first · Free
Spare Pair Program - free replacement glasses for studentsconfirmed October 2026
Dental and vision · Children, youth and families
Free pair of glasses for students ages 3-18 whose glasses were lost or broken, or whose glasses never make it to school.
Who it's for: New Mexico students ages 3-18.
Call first · Free
NM Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)
Become a foster or kinship (relative) parentconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Volunteering
Get licensed to care for a child in foster care, including relatives or family friends caring for a child (kinship). Training and home study through CYFD; children get full medical coverage, child care help and behavioral health support.
Who it's for: Adults over 18 (single, married or cohabiting). Federal and local background checks for all adults in the home, physical exam, required training and home study. Process takes about 4-6 months.
Call first · Free · Photo ID needed
NM Department of Workforce Solutions
New Mexico Works (job help for families on TANF cash aid)confirmed October 2026
Benefits · Jobs and training · Children, youth and families
Job program for people getting TANF cash aid. Career Link pays for part-time (20 hr/week) work with private employers; Wage Subsidy places people in full-time government jobs. Also helps with HSE (GED) and training.
Who it's for: Adults receiving TANF (cash assistance) in New Mexico. Apply for TANF through the Income Support Division / YES New Mexico.
Call first · Free
NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department2 services
New Mexico PreK (free preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds)confirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families
Free, voluntary PreK for 3- and 4-year-olds at schools and child care centers (Grant County sites include El Grito and WNMU). Not based on income. Find sites on the PreK map, then contact the provider.
Who it's for: New Mexico children age 3-4 (some sites to 5), any income; seats depend on availability.
Call first · Free
Child care assistanceconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Pays for child care at licensed or registered providers. Since Nov 1, 2025 it is free for NM families who work or go to school: no income limit and no copay. Silver City office serves Grant, Catron and Hidalgo counties.
Hours: Weekdays
Where: 3082 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: New Mexico families where the parent works or goes to school or training, regardless of income or immigration status. Some families do not need to meet the work/school rule: grandparents raising grandchildren, families caring for substance-exposed babies, families facing housing instability, and families involved with CYFD. Apply online at nmececd.org/apply-for-services or call 1-800-832-1321 (statewide).
Bring: Photo ID, proof of income, birth record for each child, school/training schedule if any, proof of NM residency (ID, lease or utility bill), and your child care provider's info.
Free
NM Health Care Authority
SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) grocery money for kidsconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families
$120 per child on an EBT card for summer groceries. Kids on free/reduced school meals, SNAP, Medicaid, or who are homeless, migrant or in foster care get it automatically by mail; others apply. 2026 deadline was Aug 22; next round opens spring 2027.
Who it's for: School-age children attending a school that offers the federal school lunch program, with household income at or below 185% of poverty, or automatically eligible through SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, free/reduced meals, or homeless/migrant/foster status.
Free · No ID needed
PFLAG Silver City
Support and listening line for LGBTQ people and their familiesconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · Faith and community
All-volunteer local chapter offering support, education and a 'Listening Ear' phone line for LGBTQ people and their parents and families.
Where: PO Box 813, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: LGBTQ people, families and friends
Call first · Free
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
Support after miscarriage, stillbirth or infant deathconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · Death and burial
Phone and email support, online support groups and chats, peer companions and free resource packets for families whose baby died during pregnancy, at birth or in early infancy. Spanish support (Esperanza).
Who it's for: Parents, grandparents, siblings and other family after the death of a baby.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Silver Consolidated Schools3 services
Care Solace - free help finding a counselor (Silver students and families)confirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families
District-paid service that matches Silver Schools students, families and staff with a mental health counselor that fits their insurance (incl. Medicaid) or no insurance. Call anytime or search anonymously online. Not a crisis line - use 988.
Hours: 24/7 phone line
Who it's for: Students, families and staff of Silver Consolidated Schools (incl. Cliff schools).
Call first · Free · No ID needed
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaisonconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Federal law requires the district to have a homeless liaison who can enroll children immediately without proof of address or records, arrange transportation to their school of origin, and connect families to free meals, supplies and services. Covers Silve
Hours: Mon-Fri business hours
Where: 2810 N Swan St, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth (preK-12) living in shelters, cars, motels, doubled up, or unaccompanied
Bring: Nothing required to enroll
Call first · Free
School district central officeconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 3 miles from Silver City
District office for Silver City public schools (enrollment, McKinney-Vento homeless student liaison via district).
Where: 2810 N Swan St, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability3 services
Volunteer: pack kids' snack packs and home-delivery food boxesconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Volunteering
Pack weekend snack packs for local schoolchildren (Alimento program) and pack food boxes delivered to homebound neighbors.
Hours: Alimento packing Wednesdays 10am-12pm; box packing on posted dates
Where: 501 E. 13th St., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Some standing and lifting. Two-hour shifts; sign up per date on The Volunteer Center site.
Call first · Free
Alimento Para Los Ninos weekend backpacksconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Alimento school food program with 13 Cobre and Silver district schools: weekend backpacks, family food boxes, in-school pantries, snacks and school farm stands. Each school's offerings differ - ask the school.
Hours: School year
Where: 501 E. 13th St., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Students and families at partner schools in the Cobre and Silver school districts
Referral needed · Free
Rooted Youth - Youth Conservation Corps summer jobsconfirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Paid summer on-the-job training for local youth through the Youth Conservation Corps: first aid, food safety, cooking, gardening, event planning, money skills, public speaking. Often a first job. Watch the website for applications.
Hours: Office Mon-Thu 10am-4pm
Where: 501 E. 13th St., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Youth ages 14-25 (state YCC rule).
Bring: Photo ID.
Call first · Free
Big Brothers Big Sisters2 services
Volunteer: be a Big (youth mentor)not yet confirmed: call first
Children, youth and families · Volunteering
Mentor a child age 6-18 in Grant County, either out in the community (2-4 outings a month) or at school during lunch once a week.
Where: 11587 Silver Heights Blvd., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: 18 and older. Background check including fingerprints, sex offender and driving record checks. One-year commitment.
Call first · Free
Youth mentoringconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Matches children with a screened adult mentor (one-to-one or group mentoring). Parent fills out an application, has an interview, then the child is matched. Free.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (call to confirm)
Where: 2460 S. Locust St., Suite G, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth ages 6-18 in Grant County, including foster, homeless and Native American youth
Call first · Free
NM Department of Public Safety - Sex Offender Registry
Public sex offender registry searchnot yet confirmed: call first
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families
Free state website to look up registered sex offenders living in New Mexico. Info may not be current. Must not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass. Questions or errors: call DPS or email dps.sorna@state.nm.us.
Hours: Website 24/7
Where: Santa Fe, NM
Who it's for: Anyone
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
NM Health Care Authority - Child Support Services Division2 services
STEPUp! job help to keep or get back a license suspended for child supportnot yet confirmed: call first
Jobs and training · Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families
For parents who owe child support and are out of work or underemployed. CSSD refers them to a Workforce Solutions career consultant. Taking part can earn a Certificate of Compliance to stop a license suspension or get a license back.
Who it's for: Non-custodial parents with a NM child support case whose driver's or other license is suspended or at risk
Bring: Child support case number; photo ID
Referral needed · Free
Child support (in-state line)confirmed October 2026
Benefits · Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Establish/enforce/modify child support; Silver City office at 3088 32nd St Bypass Suite B. HCA now routes child support calls through 1-800-283-4465 (ask for child support).
Hours: Silver City office Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (closed state holidays); phone payment answers 24/7
Where: 3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite B, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
Community Partnership for Children3 services
Family resource centerconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Early childhood nonprofit that helps Grant County families with young children find child care, connect with family support services and parent groups.
Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-4pm
Where: 500 E. 18th St., Watts Hall Room 210, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Families with young children (birth to 5) in Grant County
Call first · Free
Help finding child careconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Fill out one online form per child and CPC connects you with home-based or center child care (infant to pre-K) and after-school care for ages 6-12.
Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-4pm
Where: 500 E. 18th St., Watts Hall Room 210, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Grant County families needing child care for children 0-12
Call first · Free
Parenting classes (Abriendo Puertas and Family Hui)confirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Free parent trainings, in person or online: Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors (child development, early literacy, health) and Family Hui, a peer-led, trauma-informed parent support group.
Where: 500 E. 18th St., Watts Hall Room 210, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
Call first · Free
El Grito Head Start2 services
Head Start preschoolconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Free Head Start preschool (ages 3-5) with health, nutrition and family support. Classrooms in Silver City (Main Center, 6th St), Gila/Cliff, Santa Clara, Bayard and Hurley. Apply online or call.
Hours: Centers Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm; children's program Mon-Fri 9 am-2:30 pm (school year)
Where: 303 S. Cooper St., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children ages 3-5 from low-income families in Grant County (Silver City, Arenas Valley, Tyrone, Santa Clara, Bayard, Hurley, Cliff). Homeless children, children in foster care and children with disabilities are actively recruited.
Bring: Child's birth certificate, proof of income
Call first · Free
NM PreK for 3-year-oldsconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
New Mexico PreK classroom program for 3-year-olds to build early learning skills before kindergarten.
Where: 303 S. Cooper St., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children age 3 in the El Grito service area.
Call first · Free
El Refugio
Counseling for domestic violence survivors and childrenconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Therapy for adult survivors of domestic violence and play therapy for children, plus safety planning, classes and referrals. Services in English and Spanish.
Hours: Office weekdays; hotline 24/7
Where: Silver City (address shared by phone)
Who it's for: Survivors of domestic violence and their children
Call first · Free
Grant Amplified Therapies
Early intervention (FIT program)confirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
NM Family Infant Toddler (FIT) early intervention provider: free developmental evaluations and therapy (speech, occupational, physical, etc.) for babies and toddlers, usually in the home.
Where: 208 Hwy 180 West, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children from birth to age 3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities, in Grant, Catron, Hidalgo and Luna counties.
Call first · Free
Grant County Community Health Council
Community health coordination and family support referralsconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
County health council that assesses needs and coordinates efforts (not a direct-service agency). Priorities: behavioral health, housing, food security, older adults. Public meetings 3rd Thursday 4-6 pm.
Hours: Meetings 3rd Thursday of the month, 4-6 pm (in person or Zoom)
Where: 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Grant County residents
Bring: Nothing
Call first · Free
Hidalgo Medical Services4 services
Silver High School Clinic: school-based health centerconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
HMS medical and behavioral health visits for students at Silver High School.
Hours: Medical Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12:15-4:00 pm; behavioral health Mon, Tue, Thu 12:00-4:00 pm
Where: 3200 N. Silver St., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Students and youth
Call first · Sliding scale
Cobre High School Clinic: School-based health center (Bayard)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · 10 miles from Silver City
Medical and counseling visits for teens at Cobre High School.
Hours: Medical Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7-11 am; behavioral health Mon, Tue, Thu 7-11 am; closed Wed
Where: 1107 Tom Foy Blvd., Bayard, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Students and youth
Call first · Sliding scale
Family Support Services (benefits help, parenting classes, car seats)confirmed October 2026
Benefits · Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families · 45 miles from Silver City
Staff help people apply for SNAP, utility help and Medicaid/Medicare/beWellnm; housing and ride referrals; New Eyes glasses vouchers; child car seats; parenting classes; help for pregnant/parenting teens and seniors.
Where: 530 E. DeMoss Street, Lordsburg, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Community members in HMS service area (Hidalgo and Grant counties).
Call first · Free · Takes NM Medicaid
Lordsburg High School Clinic: school-based health centerconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Children, youth and families · 45 miles from Silver City
HMS school-based clinic at Lordsburg High School for medical care for students.
Hours: Medical: Wednesdays 8am-12pm
Where: 528 W. 2nd Street, Lordsburg, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Lordsburg Municipal Schools students.
Call first · Sliding scale · Takes NM Medicaid
NM Children, Youth and Families Department - Grant County
Child protective servicesconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Report child abuse or neglect and get family services.
Hours: 24/7 hotline
Where: Silver City (address shared by phone)
Who it's for: Children and families
Call first · Free
NM Department of Health - WIC
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)confirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Healthy foods, nutrition advice and breastfeeding help for pregnant women, new moms, babies and kids under 5.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Where: 2610 N. Silver St., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Pregnant/postpartum women, infants and children under 5 with lower income
Bring: ID, proof of address and income, child's records
Appointment · Free
NM Health Care Authority - Child Support Services
Child supportconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Helps parents set up, change or collect child support and medical support.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm; closed state holidays
Where: 3088 32nd St. Bypass, Suite B, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Parents or caregivers of children in Grant and Hidalgo counties (Silver City office serves both)
Bring: IDs, child's birth certificate, any court orders
Call first · Free
NM Health Care Authority - Income Support Division (Grant County office)
Cash assistance (TANF, General Assistance)confirmed October 2026
Benefits · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Monthly cash help for very low-income families with children (TANF) or adults who cannot work (GA).
Hours: Lobby Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed 12:00-1:30 pm for lunch. Phone line (1-800-283-4465) Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:30 pm.
Where: 3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Very low-income families or disabled adults
Bring: Photo ID, proof of income, children's birth certificates
Call first · Free
Silver Consolidated Schools / Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Summer lunch program for kidsconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Free weekday summer lunches for children and teens at the public library lawn, Gough Park and Stout Elementary. Children do not need to attend Silver schools.
Hours: Summer weekdays (2026: June 8-July 24); Gough Park 10:30-11:30, Library 10:45-11:45, Stout 10:30-noon
Where: 515 W College Ave (Library); Gough Park at Pope and 12th, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Ages 18 and under
Bring: Nothing
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS)
Silver Regional Child Advocacy Centerconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Child-friendly place for children who were abused: forensic interviews, counseling for the child and family, and coordination with police and child protective services.
Where: Silver City (address shared by phone)
Who it's for: Children who have experienced abuse or other crimes, and their families.
Free
Western New Mexico University - Early Childhood Programs
Child Development Center and PreK (ages 8 weeks to 5)confirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
5-star, nationally accredited child care and PreK on the WNMU campus, open to the community as well as students and staff. Free breakfast, lunch and snack. Child care assistance (CYFD/ECECD) contracts accepted.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
Where: 513 W. 12th St., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children 8 weeks to 5 years; children of WNMU students, staff, faculty and community families.
Bring: Waiting list form, child's immunization record, health insurance card, child care assistance contract if you have one
Waitlist · Sliding scale
Western New Mexico University - Family Counseling Center2 services
Low-cost counselingconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Outpatient counseling for children, families and individuals dealing with divorce, anxiety, grief, loss or abuse. Provided by trained staff and supervised WNMU counseling, social work and psychology interns.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00
Where: Glaser Hall, 513 W. 12th St., Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children, families and individuals in Grant County
Appointment · Free
Parenting classes (WNMU Family Counseling Center)confirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 1 miles from Silver City
Parenting education classes including Playful Relationships with Children, Confident Parenting, and Circle of Support.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00; call for class times
Where: Glaser Hall, 513 W. 12th St, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Parents and caregivers
Call first · Free
CYFD Juvenile Justice Services - Grant County juvenile probation
Juvenile probation and parole officerconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Juvenile probation for youth under 18 in Grant County.
Where: 3082 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
Gila Regional Medical Center
Beginning Years home visiting programconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Free, voluntary home visits (or telehealth) for pregnant women and parents of children under 5: parenting support, child development, breastfeeding and childbirth education, help finding resources, in-home GED tutoring.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Where: 3202 N Ridge Loop, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Grant County residents who are pregnant or parenting a child under age 5. No income requirement; all family types welcome.
Bring: Nothing needed to start; call or register online.
Call first · Free
NM CYFD - Protective Services, Grant & Southern Catron field office
CYFD Silver City office (child protective services)confirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Local Child Protective Services office (investigations, foster care). To REPORT abuse use #SAFE / 855-333-7233.
Where: 3082 32nd Bypass Rd, Suite A, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office2 services
Family planning, STD testing and treatmentconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Birth control (IUD, implant, pills, shot, ring), Plan B, pregnancy tests and supply pick-up, plus STD testing and treatment with partner services. Family planning Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri.
Hours: Family planning Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri; 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm)
Where: 2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone; teens can get confidential care
Bring: ID and Medicaid card if you have them
Walk in · Free
Public health office (vaccines, family planning, harm reduction, birth certificaconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · ID and documents · Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Vaccines, family planning, STD/HIV/hepatitis testing, harm reduction, Suboxone (MOUD), TB care, Children's Medical Services, WIC, and NM birth certificates (call ahead for vital records hours). Appointments preferred; walk-ins as staffing allows.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1)
Where: 2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Walk in · Free
NMSU Cooperative Extension Service - Grant County
Cooperative Extension (nutrition, gardening, 4-H)confirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Nutrition classes, gardening, 4-H youth development.
Hours: Weekday business hours
Where: 2610 N Silver St, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
NMSU Grant County Cooperative Extension / 4-H
4-H youth program and family/nutrition classesconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
County extension office: free 4-H youth development clubs (ages 5-19), plus family and consumer science classes on cooking on a budget, food safety and gardening.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Where: 2610 N Silver St, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Youth 5-19; any county resident for classes
Bring: Nothing
Walk in · Free
Silver Consolidated Schools - Special Education Department
Child Find developmental screening (ages 3-5) and special education referralsconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Free screening by appointment for young children who may have a delay in thinking, talking, movement, behavior or social skills, to see if they qualify for a special education evaluation and free preschool services. School-age children are referred throug
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Where: 2810 N. Swan St. (Stout Elementary parking lot), Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children ages 3-5 living in the Silver school district (school-age students through their school)
Referral needed · Free
Silver Consolidated Schools - Student Nutrition
Free school breakfast and lunchconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 2 miles from Silver City
Breakfast and lunch are free for every student at Silver Consolidated and Cliff schools in 2025-2026; no application needed.
Hours: School days; office 7 am-4 pm
Where: 2570 N Silver St, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Students enrolled in Silver Consolidated or Cliff schools
Bring: Nothing
Call first · Free
Town of Silver City - Parks & Recreation (Henry V. "La Burra" Morales Recreation Center)
Recreation center / parks and recreationconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 2 miles from Silver City
Recreation center programs, park and facility rentals.
Hours: Call for hours
Where: 900 E 32nd St, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
El Grito, Inc. - El Grito Del Bosque
Infant and toddler child care center (6 weeks to 3 years)confirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 3 miles from Silver City
Center-based child care and Early Head Start classroom for babies and toddlers in Silver City, run by El Grito. Useful for parents who need care so they can work, job-hunt or attend treatment.
Where: 2609 Camino Del Bosque, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children 6 weeks to 3 years; Early Head Start slots for low-income families
Bring: Child's birth certificate and immunization record, proof of income, ID
Walk in · Free
NM Department of Health - Children's Medical Services (Grant County Public Health Office)
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs programconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families · 3 miles from Silver City
Social workers help families of children with chronic or serious health conditions coordinate care, reach specialty clinics, plan the move to adult care, and, if eligible, pay for medical care, medicines and supplies.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1)
Where: 2610 N. Silver St., Suite 7, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth under 21 with a diagnosed chronic medical condition; payment help requires meeting financial rules
Bring: Child's diagnosis or medical records, insurance/Medicaid card, proof of income
Call first · Free
NM Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - Silver City office
Pre-Employment Transition Services for students with disabilitiesconfirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families · 3 miles from Silver City
For students with disabilities: job exploration counseling, work-based learning, counseling on college/training, workplace readiness and self-advocacy training.
Where: 3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Students and youth with disabilities
Call first · Free
Santa Clara Youth Center
Youth center and group mentoringnot yet confirmed: call first
Children, youth and families · 7 miles from Silver City
Village youth center offering supervised activities and group mentoring for school-age kids and teens.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (call to confirm)
Where: 105 Fort Bayard St, Santa Clara, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Ages 6-18
Bring: Nothing
Walk in · Free
El Grito, Inc. - Early Head Start
Early Head Start for pregnant women, infants and toddlers (home-based and centerconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 8 miles from Silver City
Free Early Head Start for pregnant women, infants and toddlers in Grant County: home visits for expecting moms, parent education, child development, and health, dental and nutrition support. Office at the Benny G. Trujillo center, Santa Clara.
Where: 521 East St., Santa Clara, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Low-income pregnant women and families with children under 3 in Grant County (homeless families are categorically eligible under Head Start rules)
Bring: Proof of income, lease or rent agreement (if any), child's birth certificate, photo ID
Walk in · Free
Marine Toys for Tots - Southwest New Mexico campaigns4 services
Grant County Toys for Tots (Christmas toys, apply by Nov 30)confirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 9 miles from Silver City
Free new Christmas toys for children in Grant County. Families apply online; approved families pick up toys by car at the Santa Clara Armory on distribution day (2026: Sat Dec 12, 11am-3pm, time slot by first letter of last name).
Hours: 2026 applications open now through Nov 30. Pickup Sat Dec 12, 11am-3pm (A-F 11-12, G-L 12-1, M-R 1-2, S-Z 2-3).
Where: Santa Clara Armory (pickup site), Santa Clara, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Grant County families with children who need help with Christmas gifts. Must apply and be approved before distribution day; approval notices go out after applications close. Toys are only given to approved families at their assigned time.
Bring: Online application (parent/guardian name, phone, each child's age and gender). Come at your assigned time; missed slots lose their toys.
Appointment · Free
Deming / Luna County Toys for Totsconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
Free Christmas toys for children in Deming and Luna County. Apply online; approved families pick up toys on assigned distribution days (2026: Dec 17-19).
Hours: Online applications Oct 5-Dec 19, 2026. Distribution Dec 17-18, 9am-5:45pm, and Dec 19; only if approved and assigned. Bring NM ID with current address (or a current utility bill).
Where: Deming, NM
Who it's for: Luna County families in need. Up to 10 children per family, children age 16 and under. Must be approved before distribution.
Bring: Current New Mexico ID for yourself and ID for each child; proof of current address (utility bill dated within 30 days if ID address is old); guardianship/foster papers if not the parent.
Appointment · Free · Photo ID needed
Sierra County Toys for Tots (T or C)confirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 93 miles from Silver City
Free Christmas toys for children in Sierra County. Families apply online; The Club (teen club in Truth or Consequences) is the approved local partner taking toy requests.
Where: 1300 S. Broadway (The Club), Truth or Consequences, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Sierra County families with children who need help with Christmas gifts. Must apply and be approved.
Appointment · Free
Catron County Toys for Tots (Reserve)confirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 115 miles from Silver City
Free Christmas toys for children ages 0-18 in Catron County (campaign also covers Apache and Navajo counties, AZ). Apply online; toys go out in family bags to drop-off locations.
Where: Reserve, NM
Who it's for: Catron County families with children ages 0-18 who need help with Christmas gifts.
Appointment · Free
Cobre Consolidated School District
Free school meals (Bayard, Hurley, Santa Clara, Hanover schools)confirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 10 miles from Silver City
Under New Mexico's Healthy Universal School Meals law (since July 2023), all students in Cobre public schools get breakfast and lunch free with no application.
Hours: School days
Where: 900 A Central Ave. (district office), Bayard, NM (
map)
Who it's for: All students enrolled in Cobre schools
Bring: Nothing
Walk in · Free
Cobre Consolidated Schools3 services
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaisonconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 10 miles from Silver City
District homeless liaison for Bayard, Hurley, Santa Clara, Hanover and San Lorenzo/Mimbres schools: immediate enrollment, school-of-origin transportation, free meals and supplies for students without stable housing.
Hours: Mon-Fri business hours
Where: 900 Central Ave, Bayard, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth (preK-12) without fixed, regular nighttime housing
Bring: Nothing required to enroll
Call first · Free
School district central officeconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 10 miles from Silver City
District office for Bayard/Hurley/Santa Clara area schools.
Where: 900 A Central Ave, Bayard, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
Family Engagement Center (parent support, Bayard)not yet confirmed: call first
Children, youth and families · 10 miles from Silver City
School district center for families of Cobre students (Bayard, Hurley, Santa Clara, Hanover): parenting classes, support groups and help working with the schools.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Where: 1209 Central Avenue, Bayard, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Parents of Cobre Consolidated School District students.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Bayard Youth Center
After-school youth center and group mentoringnot yet confirmed: call first
Children, youth and families · 10 miles from Silver City
Free after-school drop-in center for kids and teens in the Bayard/northern Grant County area with activities, mentoring and social-emotional support.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 290 Hurley Ave, Bayard, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Ages 6-18
Bring: Nothing
Walk in · Free
Mimbres Valley Health Action League (MVHAL)
Mimbres Valley Learning Center (tutoring and family support)not yet confirmed: call first
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 28 miles from Silver City
Free community space in San Lorenzo for tutoring, school supplies, educational activities and family support for Mimbres Valley families.
Where: 2739 NM-35, San Lorenzo, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Mimbres Valley residents.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Lordsburg Municipal Schools2 services
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaisonconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 45 miles from Silver City
District contact (Dana Arredondo) who helps homeless students enroll right away, keep their school, and get transportation, meals and supplies.
Hours: School days
Where: 401 W 4th St, Lordsburg, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth without a fixed, regular nighttime home (shelter, car, motel, doubled up), including unaccompanied youth
Bring: Nothing required; enrollment cannot be delayed for missing records
Call first · Free
School meals, summer meals and school pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 45 miles from Silver City
District nutrition office serves free breakfast and lunch to all students and runs summer meals for kids under 18; district also listed as a Roadrunner school pantry site. Ask the district office for its McKinney-Vento (homeless student) liaison.
Hours: Office Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm
Where: 501 W 4th St, Lordsburg, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Enrolled students for school meals; summer meals open to any child 1-18
Bring: Nothing required for meals
Call first · Free
NMSU Cooperative Extension - Luna, Hidalgo, Sierra and Catron offices4 services
Hidalgo County Extension office: 4-H and family classesconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 45 miles from Silver City
County office of NMSU Extension: 4-H youth clubs, nutrition, food safety, gardening and family classes for Hidalgo County residents.
Hours: Mon-Fri (call for hours)
Where: 1226 E. Second Street, Lordsburg, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Hidalgo County youth and families.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Luna County Extension office: 4-H and family classesconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
County office of NMSU Extension: 4-H youth clubs, nutrition, food safety, gardening and family classes for Luna County residents.
Hours: Mon-Fri (call for hours)
Where: 210 B Poplar Street, Deming, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Luna County youth and families.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Catron County Extension office: 4-H and family classesconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 100 miles from Silver City
County office of NMSU Extension: 4-H youth clubs, nutrition, food safety, gardening and family classes for Catron County residents.
Hours: Mon-Fri (call for hours)
Where: 100 Main St., Reserve, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Catron County youth and families.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Sierra County Extension office: 4-H and family classesconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 115 miles from Silver City
County office of NMSU Extension: 4-H youth clubs, nutrition, food safety, gardening and family classes for Sierra County residents.
Hours: Mon-Fri (call for hours)
Where: 2101 S. Broadway, Truth or Consequences, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Sierra County youth and families.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Al-Anon / Alateen2 services
Al-Anon family groups - Demingconfirmed October 2026
Alcohol and drug recovery · Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
Two weekly Al-Anon meetings in Deming for family and friends of problem drinkers, including a women's group that is bilingual (English/Spanish).
Hours: Mon 11:30am Seeking Serenity, St. Luke's Episcopal parish hall, 419 W Spruce St; Mon 4:30pm Women Living in Serenity (English/Spanish), Public Health building, 1510 S Slate St
Where: 419 W. Spruce St. (St. Luke's Episcopal Church parish hall), Deming, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Family members and friends of someone with a drinking problem. Both groups are 'families and friends only'; the 4:30 group is for women.
Bring: Nothing
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
Al-Anon family groups (Silver City and Arenas Valley)confirmed October 2026
Alcohol and drug recovery · Children, youth and families
Free support groups for family and friends of someone with a drinking problem. Three weekly Al-Anon meetings in the Silver City area. No Alateen (teen) group is listed locally; nearest is a Spanish Alateen in Las Cruces (Tue 6pm).
Hours: Mon 12pm New Hope AFG, First Methodist Church, 300 W College Ave (side door, west side); Wed 6pm, Valley Community Church, 19 Racetrack Rd, Arenas Valley; Fri 5:30pm women's group, 300 W College Ave (also on Zoom)
Where: 300 W. College Ave. (First United Methodist Church), Silver City (
map)
Who it's for: Family and friends of alcoholics
Walk in · Free
Cesar Chavez Charter High School
School food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
Roadrunner Food Bank school pantry for students and families.
Hours: 4th Monday of the month, morning (Roadrunner lists 9:00-11:30 am and 10:00 am-12:00 pm); call school to confirm
Where: 315 E 1st St, Deming, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Students and families
Bring: None stated
Free
Deming Public Schools2 services
Homeless student help (McKinney-Vento)confirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
Every school district must have a homeless liaison who can enroll kids right away without records, arrange transportation and supplies. Ask the district office for the liaison.
Hours: Mon-Fri business hours
Where: 1001 S Diamond St, Deming, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth without a fixed, regular nighttime home (shelter, car, motel, doubled up)
Bring: Nothing required to enroll
Call first · Free
Title I Family Engagement Center (school supplies, parent workshops)not yet confirmed: call first
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
District center that gives school supplies and learning materials and holds parent workshops for families at Title I schools in Deming.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
Where: 1001 South Diamond Avenue, Deming, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Families with children in Deming Title I schools.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Deming Public Schools Student Nutrition
Free summer lunch for kidsconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
School district serves free summer lunches to any child, whatever school they attend.
Hours: Summer: Mon-Thu 11:30am-1pm
Where: 1001 S Diamond St, Deming, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Ages 1-18
Bring: Child must be present
Free
Luna County Government2 services
Luna & Hidalgo Juvenile Justice Continuum of Services (youth prevention)confirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
Court-funded youth program for Luna and Hidalgo counties: prevention, mentoring, literacy and family activities to keep kids out of the juvenile justice system.
Where: Deming, NM
Who it's for: Youth and families in Luna and Hidalgo counties, especially youth at risk or involved with juvenile justice.
Call first · Free
Parents as Teachers home visiting (Deming and Lordsburg)confirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
Free home visits for parents of young children: child development information, parenting support and screenings. County program with offices in Deming and Lordsburg.
Where: 1510 S. Slate St., Deming, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Pregnant women and parents of young children in Luna and Hidalgo counties (Lordsburg office at 207 High St.).
Call first · Free
Red Mountain Middle School
School food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 53 miles from Silver City
Roadrunner Food Bank partner food distribution at Red Mountain Middle School (Deming Public Schools) for students and families.
Hours: Food distribution Mondays 9-10am on distribution weeks (Roadrunner lists 2nd/4th); open until all food is given out. Call school office to confirm date.
Where: 2100 Hwy 418 SW, Deming, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Students and families
Bring: None stated
Call first · Free
Animas Public Schools
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaisonconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 70 miles from Silver City
District contact (Emily Mendoza, guidance counselor) who helps homeless students enroll right away, keep their school, and get transportation, meals and supplies.
Hours: School days
Where: 1 Panther Blvd, Animas, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth without a fixed, regular nighttime home (shelter, car, motel, doubled up), including unaccompanied youth
Bring: Nothing required; enrollment cannot be delayed for missing records
Call first · Free
Columbus Elementary School (Roadrunner Food Bank partner)
Monthly school food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 85 miles from Silver City
School-based Roadrunner Food Bank pantry open to families in Columbus.
Hours: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:30-11:30 am (until food is gone), school gym
Where: 7450 Altura Ave, Columbus, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Parents with children enrolled at Columbus Elementary School
Bring: None stated
Walk in · Free
AppleTree Educational Center2 services
Child care and NM PreK (birth to 5), free for some familiesconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 90 miles from Silver City
Nationally accredited child care and NM PreK for birth to 5, including children with special needs. Sliding fees; free for teen moms, TANF/NM Works families, foster parents, grandparents with guardianship and families under 100% poverty.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, year round
Where: 1300 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children birth to 5 in Sierra County.
Call first · Sliding scale
Little Things Matter home visiting (Sierra County)confirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · 90 miles from Silver City
Free home visits from early childhood experts for families with children 0-5: child development, parenting help and links to community services.
Where: Truth or Consequences, NM
Who it's for: Sierra County families who are pregnant or have children birth to 5.
Call first · Free
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools2 services
Free summer meals for kidsconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 92 miles from Silver City
District summer meal program serving free meals to anyone 18 and under at parks and schools in T or C and Arrey.
Hours: Summer only; last posted Mon-Thu 9 AM-noon (Louie Armijo Park, Ralph Edwards Park, Hot Springs High School, Arrey Elementary)
Where: Truth or Consequences, NM
Who it's for: Children and teens 18 and under
Bring: Nothing required
Free
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaisonconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 92 miles from Silver City
Federal law requires every district to have a homeless education liaison who enrolls students immediately and arranges school supplies, meals and transport for kids without stable housing (including doubled-up or motel stays).
Hours: School hours
Where: Truth or Consequences, NM
Who it's for: Students living in shelters, motels, cars, campgrounds or doubled up
Bring: Nothing required to enroll
Call first · Free
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools / Sierra Elementary
School food pantry (Roadrunner Food Bank site)confirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 92 miles from Silver City
School-based food pantry run with Roadrunner Food Bank at the elementary campus, open to families.
Hours: Call for schedule
Where: 1802 N Pershing St, Truth or Consequences, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Families and community members in need (call to confirm)
Bring: Call ahead
Call first · Free
Hatch Valley Public Schools
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaisonconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 95 miles from Silver City
District contact (Olivia Paez, ext. 5066; alt 575-728-4511) who helps homeless students enroll right away, keep their school, and get transportation, meals and supplies.
Hours: School days
Where: 219 Hill St, Hatch, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth without a fixed, regular nighttime home (shelter, car, motel, doubled up), including unaccompanied youth
Bring: Nothing required; enrollment cannot be delayed for missing records
Call first · Free
Jardin de los Ninos
Free child care and family services for homeless familiesconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 110 miles from Silver City
Free 5-star child care and early learning for homeless and near-homeless children, plus parent support, case management and food help so parents can work or look for housing.
Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am-5pm, Fri 7:30am-2pm; closed Sat-Sun
Where: 999 W Amador Ave Suite E, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Homeless or near-homeless families with young children (6 weeks and up); waitlist possible
Bring: Child's birth certificate, parent photo ID, immunization card
Call first · Free
Open Arms Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy tests and ultrasoundsconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Children, youth and families · 110 miles from Silver City
Free pregnancy tests, early ultrasounds and baby items through a parenting education program.
Hours: Tue-Thu 11am-5pm
Where: 518 N Date St, Truth or Consequences, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Pregnant women and parents
Walk in · Free
Reserve Independent Schools
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaisonconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 110 miles from Silver City
District contact (Randall Earwood, Superintendent) who helps homeless students enroll right away, keep their school, and get transportation, meals and supplies.
Hours: School days
Where: 24 Mountaineer Rd, Reserve, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth without a fixed, regular nighttime home (shelter, car, motel, doubled up), including unaccompanied youth
Bring: Nothing required; enrollment cannot be delayed for missing records
Call first · Free
Casa de Peregrinos
Hope for the Holidays Thanksgiving turkey distributionconfirmed October 2026
Food · Children, youth and families · 113 miles from Silver City
Yearly Thanksgiving food giveaway with turkeys and trimmings (6,000 turkeys in 2025). 2026 date: Monday Nov 23, 9 AM-1 PM.
Hours: Nov 23, 2026, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Where: 999 W. Amador Ave., Building 1, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Families facing food insecurity in southern New Mexico. One Turkey Ticket per household.
Bring: Get a Turkey Ticket first: bring photo ID and proof of address, Mon, Wed or Fri 9-11am or 1-3pm (not on holidays). Call 575-523-5542 for where.
Call first · Free
Conservation Corps New Mexico (Conservation Legacy)
AmeriCorps conservation crews, fire crews and individual placementsconfirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Veterans · Children, youth and families · 113 miles from Silver City
Paid AmeriCorps terms doing trail work, fire fuels reduction, and land restoration across southern NM, including the Gila National Forest. Members get a weekly living stipend, paid training (chainsaw, wilderness first aid), food on hitches, and an AmeriCo
Where: 560 N. 17th Street, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Generally ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans) for crews; must be eligible for AmeriCorps.
Bring: Photo ID; ability to camp 8-day hitches.
Free
Families and Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+)4 services
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic - outpatient therapyconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Alcohol and drug recovery · Children, youth and families · 113 miles from Silver City
Las Cruces behavioral health agency certified by the state as a CCBHC, offering outpatient therapy and crisis services for children, families and adults.
Hours: Call
Where: 1320 S Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Dona Ana County residents first; call to ask about others
Bring: ID, insurance/Medicaid card
Walk in · Sliding scale
My Friend's Place emergency youth shelter (ages 12-17)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Children, youth and families · 113 miles from Silver City
16-bed short-term shelter in Las Cruces for runaway, homeless, system-involved and at-risk teens. Nearest youth shelter to Grant County.
Hours: 24/7 shelter; call for intake
Where: 880 E Idaho Ave, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Youth ages 12-17
Bring: Any ID or school papers the youth has
Appointment · Free
The House of Kahlo LGBTQ+ housing and shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Children, youth and families · 113 miles from Silver City
Housing and emergency shelter support for LGBTQ+ teens and adults in Las Cruces, run by FYI+.
Hours: Call
Where: 1320 S Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: LGBTQ+ people, teens and up
Bring: ID if available
Call first · Free
TYLA transitional living for young adults (17.5-23)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Children, youth and families · 113 miles from Silver City
Housing plus rent help and case management (health, mental health, school and job support) for young adults who aged out of foster care or have no family support.
Hours: Office M-F business hours
Where: 1320 S Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Ages 17.5-23 aged out of foster care and/or without supportive services
Bring: ID if available
Referral needed · Free
Las Cruces Public Schools
Project Link homeless education program (McKinney-Vento)confirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 113 miles from Silver City
District contact (Ray Banegas, Federal Programs Administrator) who helps homeless students enroll right away, keep their school, and get transportation, meals and supplies. District runs Project Link Homeless Education Program; family liaison line 575-527
Hours: School days
Where: 915 E California Ave, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth without a fixed, regular nighttime home (shelter, car, motel, doubled up), including unaccompanied youth
Bring: Nothing required; enrollment cannot be delayed for missing records
Call first · Free
Mesilla Valley Pregnancy Resource Center (Care Net)
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and baby suppliesconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Children, youth and families · 113 miles from Silver City
Free pregnancy confirmation, ultrasounds and material help for expecting families and families with infants.
Hours: Tue 10am-5pm; Wed-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm; Fri 9am-1pm; closed Mon, Sat, Sun. Walk-ins welcome
Where: 605 S Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Pregnant women and families with infants
Call first · Free
PFLAG Las Cruces
LGBTQ+ support groups and family supportconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 113 miles from Silver City
Volunteer group in Las Cruces offering support groups and events for LGBTQ+ people and their families, including a Chosen Families group for youth and guardians.
Hours: Events listed on website; email for meeting times
Where: Las Cruces, NM
Who it's for: LGBTQ+ people of any age and their families and allies
Free
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Las Cruces Health Centerconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Children, youth and families · 113 miles from Silver City
Birth control, STD testing/treatment, pregnancy tests and reproductive health care; nearest Planned Parenthood to Silver City.
Hours: Weekdays ~9am-5pm
Where: 2525 S Telshor Blvd, Suite 200, Bldg 15, Las Cruces, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Bring: ID, insurance/Medicaid card
Appointment · Sliding scale
NM Department of Health - Sierra County Public Health Office
Public health clinic (vaccines, TB, harm reduction, family planning, WIC)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Alcohol and drug recovery · Children, youth and families · 115 miles from Silver City
T or C public health office: limited adult vaccines (free if uninsured), TB treatment, family planning, STD/HIV/hepatitis testing, harm reduction with walk-in Narcan training, Suboxone counseling by appointment, WIC and birth certificates.
Hours: Call for details; family planning Mon-Wed 8am-5pm; WIC Wed-Thu 9:15am-3:30pm
Where: 201 East 4th Street, Truth or Consequences, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Anyone; free or sliding-fee services for uninsured and low-income people.
Appointment · Free
Gadsden Independent School District
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaisonconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 150 miles from Silver City
District contact (Deborah Holguin, Coordinator for Social Services) who helps homeless students enroll right away, keep their school, and get transportation, meals and supplies.
Hours: School days
Where: 4950 McNutt Rd, Sunland Park, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth without a fixed, regular nighttime home (shelter, car, motel, doubled up), including unaccompanied youth
Bring: Nothing required; enrollment cannot be delayed for missing records
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Quemado Independent Schools
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaisonconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 150 miles from Silver City
District contact (Jaedean George-Bugayong) who helps homeless students enroll right away, keep their school, and get transportation, meals and supplies.
Hours: School days
Where: PO Box 128, Quemado, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Children and youth without a fixed, regular nighttime home (shelter, car, motel, doubled up), including unaccompanied youth
Bring: Nothing required; enrollment cannot be delayed for missing records
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Her Pantry Ministries
Diaper bank and period suppliesconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Hygiene and personal care · 155 miles from Silver City
El Paso diaper bank (Texas Diaper Bank partner) that gives diapers and period supplies to qualifying families at scheduled distributions and through partner agencies; also offers a fathers' support program. No diaper bank was found in Grant, Luna or Hidal
Hours: Varies; see distribution calendar
Where: 4727 Hondo Pass Ste D (inside Holy Ghost Tabernacle), El Paso, TX (
map)
Who it's for: Low-income families with babies; check site for current rules.
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless
Willie Sanchez Rosales Family Centerconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Children, youth and families · 155 miles from Silver City
Emergency shelter for homeless families with children, run by the Opportunity Center.
Hours: Call to confirm
Where: 510 S Oregon St, El Paso, TX (
map)
Who it's for: Families with children (site says dual-parent families)
Bring: Call to confirm
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The Salvation Army of El Paso
Red Shield Family Center (emergency shelter)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Food · Children, youth and families · 155 miles from Silver City
Emergency shelter for families and individuals, up to 110 people, with three meals a day and help getting rehoused.
Hours: Call to confirm
Where: 4300 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX (
map)
Who it's for: Families and individuals; first come, first served
Bring: Call to confirm
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Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse
24-hour hotline and emergency DV shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · Children, youth and families · 200 miles from Silver City
Pima County's main domestic abuse agency with a 24-hour multilingual hotline, emergency shelter at a confidential location, crisis help and safety planning.
Hours: Hotline 24/7
Where: Tucson (address shared by phone)
Who it's for: Anyone experiencing abuse by a partner, and their children
Bring: Whatever you can safely bring; ID and medications if possible
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Our Family Services
Reunion House youth shelter and young adult housingconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Children, youth and families · 200 miles from Silver City
Pima County's only crisis shelter for teens 12-17 (brief stays, family reunification), plus housing help for homeless young adults 18-24.
Hours: Youth line 24/7 (call to confirm)
Where: 2590 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ (
map)
Who it's for: Youth 12-17 in crisis or homeless; young adults 18-24 who are homeless
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Primavera Foundation
Family Pathways family shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Children, youth and families · 200 miles from Silver City
Shelter for homeless families with children, starting at 7 nights and extendable up to 90 days, with help moving into housing.
Hours: Program Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Where: 702 S 6th Ave (Resource Center; shelter confidential), Tucson, AZ (
map)
Who it's for: Families with at least one minor child who meet HUD homeless definition and low-income limits
Bring: Photo ID; children's documents if you have them
Walk in · Free
Albuquerque Job Corps Center
Free live-in job training and GED for ages 16-24confirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 230 miles from Silver City
Federal residential program where young people live on campus for free and get career training, a high school diploma or GED, meals, medical care and job placement help.
Hours: Call
Where: 1500 Indian School Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Low-income young people ages 16-24
Bring: ID, Social Security card, birth certificate
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New Day Youth and Family Services2 services
Transitional housing for youth ages 17-24 and drop-in centerconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Children, youth and families · 230 miles from Silver City
6-18 months of subsidized housing with support for homeless or disconnected young people; Albuquerque drop-in center also helps with basic needs and life skills.
Hours: Drop-in center Tue-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm
Where: 142 Truman St NE, Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Homeless or disconnected youth ages 17-24
Bring: ID if available
Free
Safe Home youth emergency shelter (ages 11-17)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 235 miles from Silver City
Emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth with life skills classes, counseling and help with school or GED. Also runs a drop-in center for young people.
Hours: Shelter 24/7; drop-in Tue 12-5pm, Wed-Fri 12-6pm
Where: 2820 Ridgecrest Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Youth ages 11-17 (LGBTQ welcome)
Bring: Call to confirm
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PB&J Family Services
Programs for families and children affected by incarcerationconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · 230 miles from Silver City
Albuquerque nonprofit that supports children with a parent in jail or prison: therapeutic visits for mothers at the women's prison in Grants, a child-friendly visiting area at the Bernalillo County jail, and Fathers Building Futures reentry help for fathe
Where: 1101 Lopez Rd. SW, Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Families and children with an incarcerated or recently released parent
Call first · Free
Wings for LIFE International (Wings Ministry)
Support classes for families of prisoners and returning citizensconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 230 miles from Silver City
Albuquerque ministry with weekly family nights (meal, life-skills classes, tutoring for kids) for spouses and children of prisoners and people returning home from prison. Also holds Family Days.
Hours: Office Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; family program Monday nights
Where: 2113 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Families of incarcerated people and returning citizens
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Youth Development Inc (YDI) / City of Albuquerque
Gateway Young Adult Housing and Treatment Navigation Center (ages 18-25)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Children, youth and families · 230 miles from Silver City
90-day transitional housing program with meals, case management, housing navigation, job readiness and behavioral health help for homeless young adults; opened April 2026.
Hours: 24/7 residential
Where: Albuquerque, NM
Who it's for: Young adults ages 18-25 experiencing homelessness
Bring: ID if available
Referral needed · Free
Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (Conservation Legacy)
AmeriCorps conservation crews for Native American youth and young adultsconfirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Children, youth and families · Native American services · 235 miles from Silver City
Native-led conservation corps with crews based in Albuquerque, Acoma, Zuni, Gallup and Hopi doing trail, habitat and cultural preservation projects. Members get a living stipend and an AmeriCorps education award. Non-residential (no housing).
Where: 7851 C 2nd Street SW (Valle de Oro NWR), Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Native American youth and young adults, roughly ages 17-30 (varies by posting).
Bring: Resume and short letter of interest with online application.
Free
Barrett Foundation
Barrett House Shelter (women and children)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Food · Children, youth and families · 235 miles from Silver City
Shelter for women and their children with a bed, three meals a day, case management and help moving into housing; stays up to about six months.
Hours: Shelter 24/7; office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Where: 10300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Homeless women and their children (boys under 18); referral through NM Coalition to End Homelessness coordinated entry
Bring: Photo ID; Call to confirm
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Joy Junction
Emergency shelter (families, women, limited men)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 235 miles from Silver City
Large Christian shelter open 24/7 with meals and beds; mainly serves women and families (one or two parents), with a limited number of beds for men. Also runs a longer faith-based life-recovery program.
Hours: 24/7
Where: 4500 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Homeless women, families of any makeup, and a limited number of men; intake includes a background check (no violent charges, no sex offenders)
Bring: Photo ID if you have one; Call to confirm
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NM Women's Recovery Academy (GEO Reentry for NM Corrections)
Residential reentry treatment and halfway house (women; mothers with children trconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Alcohol and drug recovery · Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · 235 miles from Silver City
Six-month residential treatment for women leaving prison or facing violations, with a track where mothers reunify with children on campus; halfway house up to 4 months after.
Where: 6000 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Women on NM probation/parole referred by NMCD.
Referral needed · Free
S.A.F.E. House
Domestic violence emergency shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · Children, youth and families · 235 miles from Silver City
New Mexico's largest domestic violence shelter, at a confidential location, with food, clothing, counseling and case management for adults and children; stays up to 90 days. English and Spanish.
Hours: 24/7 hotline
Where: Albuquerque (address shared by phone)
Who it's for: Adults and their children fleeing intimate partner violence
Bring: Whatever you can safely bring
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Youth Development Inc (YDI)
Amistad Crisis Shelter (ages 12-17)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · 235 miles from Silver City
24/7 short-term (14-30 day) shelter for teens with counseling and case management, aiming to reunite youth with family or find another safe placement.
Hours: 24/7
Where: 1706 El Centro Familiar Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Youth ages 12-17
Bring: Call to confirm
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Kairos Outside New Mexico
Free weekend retreat for women with a loved one in prisonconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 240 miles from Silver City
A weekend retreat (about 2.5 days) for women whose lives have been hit by a family member's or friend's incarceration. Volunteers give talks, and guests share in small groups, with music and prayer. It is Christian, but guests do not need any church membe
Where: 105 1st Street, Capitan, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Women 20 and older with an incarcerated loved one, or women who could not attend Kairos Inside while in prison
Free
Roswell Homeless Coalition
Women's Home shelter (women and families)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Food · Children, youth and families · 270 miles from Silver City
Shelter with 8 beds and two family rooms for women and children.
Hours: Intake Mon-Fri
Where: 400 E Bland St, Roswell, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Homeless women and mothers with children
Bring: Photo ID if you have one
Free
Roswell Refuge
Domestic violence shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · Children, youth and families · 270 miles from Silver City
Emergency shelter, advocacy, children's program and help with protection orders for domestic violence survivors in Chaves County. English and Spanish.
Hours: 24/7 hotline; office Mon-Sat 8am-5pm
Where: Roswell (address shared by phone)
Who it's for: Survivors of domestic violence and their children
Bring: Whatever you can safely bring
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New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy
Free live-in program for teens who left school (HiSET, credit recovery)confirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 290 miles from Silver City
Free military-style residential academy (about 22 weeks) followed by a year of mentoring. Cadets can earn HiSET (high school equivalency), recover high school credits and earn college credit.
Hours: Office Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm
Where: 131 Earl Cummings Loop, Roswell, NM (
map)
Who it's for: New Mexico youth ages 16-18 who are out of school or at risk of dropping out; not on parole/probation for a felony; must be willing to live on campus.
Appointment · Free
Roswell Job Corps Center
Free live-in job training and GED for ages 16-24confirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families · 290 miles from Silver City
Residential Job Corps campus offering free housing, meals, trade training and high school/GED completion for young people.
Hours: Call
Where: 57 G Street, Roswell, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Low-income young people ages 16-24
Bring: ID, Social Security card, birth certificate
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St. Elizabeth Shelters and Supportive Housing
Casa Familia shelter for women and familiesconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Children, youth and families · 295 miles from Silver City
Shelter with 16 beds for single women and 6 private rooms for families with children. St. Elizabeth also has income-based supportive apartments for formerly homeless adults and families.
Hours: Call to confirm
Where: 1604 Berry Ave, Santa Fe, NM (
map)
Who it's for: Single women and families with children
Bring: Photo ID if you have one
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Phoenix Rescue Mission
Changing Lives Center for Women & Childrenconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Alcohol and drug recovery · Jobs and training · Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 300 miles from Silver City
12-18 month live-in Christian recovery program for women, who can bring their children; kids keep going to school and childcare is on site.
Hours: Intake Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Where: 338 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ (
map)
Who it's for: Women with addiction or trauma, with or without children
Bring: Photo ID; children's documents
Walk in · Free
UMOM New Day Centers
Family emergency shelter and Halle Women's Centerconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Jobs and training · Children, youth and families · 300 miles from Silver City
Large Phoenix shelter campus for families with children (about 155 families nightly) plus a separate shelter for single women, with meals, case management and job help.
Hours: Call to confirm
Where: 3333 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ (
map)
Who it's for: Families with children and single women who are homeless in Maricopa County
Bring: Photo ID; children's documents
Call first · Free
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - New Mexico
AmeriCorps conservation crews (Taos-based)confirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Children, youth and families · 370 miles from Silver City
Paid conservation crews based in Taos doing trail and land projects with camping hitches. Recent postings paid about $650/week plus an AmeriCorps education award. Seasonal summer and fall terms.
Where: Taos, NM
Who it's for: NM residents about ages 17-30 (summer 16/17-25); must be AmeriCorps-eligible; HS diploma or agree to get one before using the award.
Bring: Photo ID.
Free
Northland Family Help Center
Youth shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Children, youth and families · 400 miles from Silver City
24-hour shelter in Flagstaff for children and teens (up to 17) who are homeless, running from violence, on probation or in child welfare care.
Hours: 24/7
Where: Confidential, Flagstaff, AZ (
map)
Who it's for: Unaccompanied youth birth-17
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Sunshine Rescue Mission
Hope Cottage women and children's shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Alcohol and drug recovery · Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 400 miles from Silver City
Christian shelter for women and women with children in Flagstaff, with a year-long discipleship/recovery program and transitional housing after.
Hours: Call to confirm
Where: Confidential/call (mission at 124 S San Francisco St), Flagstaff, AZ (
map)
Who it's for: Women and women with children
Bring: Photo ID
Call first · Free
La Puente
Community Shelter (Alamosa)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Children, youth and families · Hygiene and personal care · 440 miles from Silver City
Shelter with men's and women's dorms and family rooms, meals, clothing and hygiene supplies; stays up to 30 days. Short 'cot nights' sometimes available for people passing through.
Hours: 24/7; intake 8-10am and 1-3pm
Where: 913 State Ave, Alamosa, CO (
map)
Who it's for: Individuals and families; must be sober and pass background check
Bring: ID for background check
Call first · Free
America's Job Center New Mexico - Southwestern Area (WIOA Youth Program)
WIOA Youth Program - paid work experience, HSE help, job training for ages 14-24confirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · School, GED and reading · Children, youth and families
Program for low-income young people facing barriers to work. Offers career guidance, help finishing a high school equivalency, tutoring, job-readiness training, case management, and paid or unpaid work experience with local employers. Run for the 7-county
Where: Las Cruces, NM
Who it's for: Low-income youth with at least one barrier (e.g., homeless, out of school, justice-involved): in-school ages 14-21, out-of-school ages 16-24.
Bring: Photo ID, Social Security card, proof of income or homelessness, school records if available.
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American Red Cross - Hero Care Network
Emergency messages to deployed or active-duty military family membersconfirmed October 2026
Veterans · Children, youth and families
Red Cross verifies a family emergency (death, serious illness) and relays it to an active-duty service member's command so leave can be considered; also helps veterans and military families find resources.
Hours: 24/7
Who it's for: Families of active-duty military and some Guard/Reserve members; veterans
Bring: Service member's name, rank, branch, SSN or DOB, unit address; contact for the doctor or funeral home
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Boys Town National Hotline
24/7 crisis hotline and text line for kids, teens and parentsconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families
Trained counselors take calls about any problem, any time; Spanish speakers and interpreters available. Teens can text VOICE to 20121.
Hours: 24/7
Who it's for: Anyone, especially kids, teens and parents
Call first · Free
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