A free directory of 1434 places to get help in and around Grant County, New Mexico: shelter, food, recovery, health care, benefits, legal help and more. Kept up to date by the Silver City Gospel Mission.
Deaf Crisis Line (ASL videophone and text)confirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · Seniors and disability
24/7 crisis support in ASL by videophone, and by text (text HAND to 839863), for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or DeafBlind, including crime victims.
La Piñon Sexual Assault Recovery Services3 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.
La Piñon Deming office (sexual assault services)confirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · 53 miles from Silver City
Deming satellite office of La Piñon: sexual assault advocacy and counseling closer to Grant and Luna County residents. Call the 24-hour line to reach an advocate or set a visit.
24-hour sexual assault crisis line, advocacy and counselingconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · 113 miles from Silver City
24-hour crisis line for sexual assault and abuse survivors and their families. Crisis response, medical advocacy at the SANE exam unit, legal help, and therapy. Survivors do not have to report to police to get help.
Safe at Home address confidentiality for survivorsconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · ID and documents · Phone, mail and internet
Gives survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking a free substitute address to use for school, work and agencies. The state forwards their mail so the abuser cannot find their new home.
Who it's for: NM residents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault or stalking and who have moved (or will soon move) to a place unknown to the abuser. Parents/guardians can apply for a child.
Bring: Application packet completed with an application assistant at a DV or sexual assault program; must be notarized
Victim advocate (Victim/Witness Assistance Program)confirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry
DA victim advocates help crime victims understand their rights and follow their case through court. Silver City PD has no separate published victim advocate line; call the DA main office and ask for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program.
Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office - Grant County
Victim advocates for crime victimsconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry
The prosecutor's office for Grant, Luna and Hidalgo counties. Victim advocates explain the court process, keep victims informed about hearings, help with victim impact statements and can help apply for crime victim reparation money.
Who it's for: Victims of any crime being prosecuted in Grant County (the office does not limit help to the crimes listed in the NM Constitution), plus witnesses. The website has help pages for unsafe relationships, temporary orders of protection, case status, and Spanish speakers.
Bring: Police report or case number if you have it
Domestic and sexual violence · Seniors and disability · 1 miles from Silver City
State agency that investigates abuse, neglect or exploitation of adults who cannot protect themselves. Anyone can make a report. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
Advocacy, protection orders and rehousingconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry · 1 miles from Silver City
Advocates help with safety planning, protection orders and court. Transitional housing and Rapid Re-Housing for survivors. Sign-up point for the statewide homeless housing list (coordinated entry) for DV survivors.
Casa Carmel domestic violence shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · 1 miles from Silver City
Casa Carmel: safe, confidential 24/7 shelter for women or men fleeing domestic violence and their children. Up to 90 days with case management and classes. Ask about offsite care for pets. Toll-free 1-888-538-2125.
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.
Volunteer: domestic violence shelter and program helpconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Volunteering
El Refugio offers volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups supporting its domestic violence shelter and programs; it also takes donations from its wish list (children's items, diapers, school supplies).
Food, transportation and housing help for survivorsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Food · Domestic and sexual violence · Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
For survivors: emergency food items, bus passes, help finding housing (including emergency hotel stays), help with government applications, and local referrals.
Sexual assault crisis and supportconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · 1 miles from Silver City
Free, confidential help for survivors of sexual assault and child abuse: 24-hour hotline, crisis help, advocacy, case management and safety planning. Works with SANE nurses for forensic exams.
Who it's for: Survivors of sexual violence or child abuse and their families in Grant, Hidalgo, Catron and Luna counties. Services in English and Spanish.
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.
Volunteer: sexual assault advocateconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Volunteering
Volunteer advocates support survivors at the hospital and at court, help answer the 24-hour crisis line, and help with outreach and fundraising events.
Who it's for: Free 40-hour advocacy training, self-paced online any time or on Zoom each fall and spring through the NM state coalition. Monthly meetings and trainings.
Domestic violence emergency shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry · Hygiene and personal care · 53 miles from Silver City
County-run 24/7 shelter for people fleeing domestic violence, with food, toiletries, bedding and case management for housing, jobs, benefits and protection orders; stays up to 90 days.
Domestic violence shelter and advocacyconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry · Hygiene and personal care · 53 miles from Silver City
County-run 24/7 shelter for people fleeing domestic violence, with food, toiletries, case management, help with protection orders, housing and benefits.
Domestic violence emergency shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry · 110 miles from Silver City
Safe shelter for men, women and children fleeing violence for up to 90 days, with counseling, advocacy, legal and immigration help; longer housing may follow.
Domestic violence and homeless shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry · Pets · 115 miles from Silver City
24-hour shelter in Safford for people fleeing domestic or sexual violence (and homeless people in the area), with protection-order help, pet program and rent/relocation help.
Sierra Vista domestic crisis shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry · Transportation · 190 miles from Silver City
Confidential shelter in Sierra Vista for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse and trafficking, with advocacy, protection-order help and rides to appointments.
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.
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.
Emergency shelter · Food · Alcohol and drug recovery · Domestic and sexual violence · Faith and community · 235 miles from Silver City
Free 12-month Christian residential program for women dealing with homelessness, addiction, abuse or trafficking, with housing, meals, counseling and life skills.
Casa Grande domestic violence shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · 265 miles from Silver City
Confidential emergency shelter in Pinal County for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Casa Grande has no general homeless shelter; The Rest Stop (1532 E 10th St) is a day center.
Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative survivor aftercare and housingconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · 290 miles from Silver City
NM's only full aftercare program for trafficking survivors: crisis response, intensive case management, benefits help, mental health and substance use care, and emergency through permanent housing. Law enforcement cooperation not required.
505-GET-FREE New Mexico human trafficking hotlineconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence
New Mexico's statewide bilingual trafficking hotline; advocates connect callers to safety, housing, legal aid, medical, mental health and immigration help. No police involvement required.
Domestic violence shelter and 24/7 hotlineconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · Pets · 295 miles from Silver City
Confidential shelter for domestic violence survivors and their children, with safety planning, counseling and a safe place for pets. English and Spanish.
Statewide information and referral lineconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Food · Domestic and sexual violence · Veterans · Utilities and bills · 300 miles from Silver City
Free statewide helpline and online directory to find shelter, housing help, food, utility help and more anywhere in Arizona, including a Housing Crisis Hotline.
Emergency shelter · Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry · 400 miles from Silver City
24-hour shelter in Flagstaff for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking, open to all genders and family types, with counseling and legal advocacy.
Domestic violence advocacy and support lineconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry · 450 miles from Silver City
24/7 support line, advocacy, counseling and free civil legal help for domestic violence survivors in La Plata and San Juan counties; helps with safety and shelter referrals.
Online support groups for male survivors of sexual abuseconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence
Free, anonymous, counselor-led text-based weekly support groups and resources for men who were sexually abused or assaulted. For one-to-one help it refers to RAINN.
Hours: Several groups weekly (evenings ET)
Who it's for: Men 18+ who experienced sexual abuse or assault, and people who care about them
Safe Havens for Pets directory (pet sheltering for DV survivors and homeless petconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · Pets
Free online search, by ZIP code, of programs that will house or board a pet while the owner is in a domestic violence shelter or is homeless, or that refer to such programs. Started in 2011 for DV survivors and expanded in 2025 to include people experienc
Who it's for: Anyone looking for temporary housing for a pet while they find safety or shelter.
Directory of pet sheltering for domestic violence survivors and unhoused peopleconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Domestic and sexual violence · Pets
Free online directory, searchable by ZIP code, of shelters, vets, foster programs and DV shelters that will keep or house pets for people fleeing abuse, and (since 2025) for people experiencing homelessness.
24/7 child abuse support line (call, text, chat)confirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Domestic and sexual violence · Children, youth and families
Counselors support children, teens and adults worried about child abuse. Not a reporting line; to report abuse in NM call CYFD at 1-855-333-7233 (#SAFE).
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NMCADV)
Statewide DV hotline list and resource mapconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence
Coalition of NM domestic violence programs; website lists every local hotline and a map of services (shelter, protection-order help, emergency phones, abuse intervention groups) by county.
Money to help crime victims with medical, counseling, funeral and lost wage costconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Benefits · Legal help, courts and re-entry · Money and banking · Death and burial
State fund that repays crime victims for costs not covered elsewhere, such as medical and counseling bills, lost wages, funeral costs and relocation after violent crime. Apply within two years of the crime.
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Legal Helplineconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry
Free, confidential statewide helpline: legal information and referrals on protection orders, divorce, custody, child support, housing, benefits and the criminal process. Interpreters available. Some attorney help case by case.
Who it's for: Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, plus their family, friends, advocates and case managers. NMLA family law help (divorce, custody) is only for victims of domestic abuse.
Victim notification of offender release or escapeconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry
Free confidential service to check an offender's custody status in NM jails/prisons and get a call, text or email if they are released or escape. Does not replace DA notices for parole hearings.
RedRover Relief: urgent vet care grants and pet boarding help for domestic violeconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Pets
National animal charity. Urgent Care grants help pay for life-saving vet treatment when an owner cannot afford it. Its domestic violence program pays for temporary boarding and vet care so a survivor can bring pets out of an abusive home while staying in
Who it's for: Urgent care: pet owners in financial hardship with an animal in a life-threatening situation. DV boarding: survivor working with a DV shelter in the US.
Bring: A written estimate from the vet or boarding kennel.
Safe Escape grants: pet boarding for domestic violence survivorsconfirmed October 2026
Domestic and sexual violence · Pets
Pays up to 45 days of kennel or vet boarding (up to $40/day per pet, usually 3 pets or fewer) plus needed vaccines while a survivor stays in a domestic violence shelter.
Some help people need still isn't available in Grant County, like inpatient detox, a local public defender office, and help applying for disability. See the list, and tell us if your organization can help fill one, or if you know of help we've missed.
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Kept by the Silver City Gospel Mission · 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, NM 88061 · 575-388-5071 · Updated October 28, 2026.
Information comes from the providers themselves, public sources and our staff. It is offered as a help, not a guarantee; please call ahead.