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.
Lonely and wants people to be withUse when someone feels alone, has no one to talk to, or wants friends, a group, or a place to belong, and it is not an emergency.
Wants to be baptized or join a churchUse when someone says they want to be baptized, join a church, or become a member of a faith community. Always their choice, never a condition for help.
Feels far from God or is angry at GodUse when someone says they feel far from God, abandoned, or angry at God because of loss, hard times or something that happened to them.
Veterans post: fellowship, referrals and possible emergency helpconfirmed October 2026
Veterans · Faith and community
Silver City's American Legion post (Allingham-Golding Post 18). Veterans can find fellowship and ask about help with benefits; the post has given holiday food baskets to families in need. Email post18nm@gmail.com.
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.
Volunteer: monthly community trash cleanupconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Volunteering
Join the monthly Pick It Up - Toss No Mas litter cleanup in Silver City, or borrow bags, gloves and vests to run your own neighborhood or church cleanup. Adopt-A-Roadway is also available.
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.
Volunteer: museum greeter and store cashierconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Volunteering
Welcome visitors at the front desk, invite them to events, and help with museum tasks; or run the museum store register, help customers and keep the store tidy. Training on exhibits and local history provided.
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability2 services
Volunteer: The Volunteer Center of Grant County (sign up online)confirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Volunteering
Free online sign-up site run by The Commons. Make a profile, pick causes, and sign up for shifts at 30+ Grant County groups (food, animals, museums, outreach, schools). Sends reminders and tracks hours.
Catholic parish - Silver City (Mass, baptism, becoming Catholic)not yet confirmed: call first
Faith and community · 0 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish in Silver City (Diocese of Las Cruces). Mass, baptism, confession, and classes for adults who want to become Catholic (OCIA). Call the parish office for times.
Wednesday service and lunch; help as neededconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
Episcopal parish downtown. Holds an informal Wednesday Eucharist followed by lunch (Taize service instead on 2nd Wednesday). Parish says it gives other assistance as needed and uses garage-sale proceeds to fund local groups.
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.
Where: 914 W. 13th St. (south side ramp), Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: Grant County residents in need
Bring: Photo ID; copy of the bill you need help with; a second bill with the same address; proof of income for every adult; ID (birth certificate or insurance card) for every child; copy of your LIHEAP application from Income Support
Appointment · Free
Food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
A church food pantry with groceries for people in need.
Church with community services ministryconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 2 miles from Silver City
Local Adventist congregation. The church has a community services ministry led by a member. Sabbath School is at 9:30am and worship at 10:55am on Saturdays, with Bible study at noon on Sundays.
Non-denominational church services, kids and youth groupsconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 3 miles from Silver City
Non-denominational church in Silver City. Sunday worship and adult Bible study; Wednesday evening Bible study plus kids (Arise Kids) and student (grades 6-12) groups.
Hours: Sun 10-11 am worship and Arise Kids; Sunday life groups 9 am and 11:10 am; Wed 6-7 pm adult Bible study and kids, students (grades 6-12) 6-8 pm. Office Mon-Thu 9 am-3 pm
Church services, prayer support and small groupsconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 3 miles from Silver City
Non-denominational church on Hwy 90 South. Sunday and Thursday services (10:30 also online), prayer requests, men's, women's, youth and young-adult groups, and Friday potluck fellowship. Runs KKSC 100.1 FM Christian radio.
Catholic parish - Santa Claraconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 9 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish in Santa Clara (Diocese of Las Cruces). Mass, sacraments, prayer and pastoral care. Call the parish office to ask about any emergency help.
Catholic parish - Bayard, Hanover, Fierro, San Lorenzoconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 10 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish for Bayard, with missions in Hanover (Holy Family), Fierro (St. Anthony) and San Lorenzo/Mimbres. Mass, sacraments, prayer and pastoral visits. Call the parish office to ask about any emergency help.
Catholic parish - Hurley (Mass in English and Spanish)confirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 15 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish and diocesan shrine in Hurley (Diocese of Las Cruces). Sunday Mass in Spanish and English; weekday Masses. Call the parish office for pastoral help, sacraments or to ask about local help.
Mental health and crisis · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
County health council of local agencies working on mental health and substance use. Good partner contact for Deming-area resources. Meets 4th Thursday monthly 9-10:30am (not July or December).
Thrift store and Saturday food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
Catholic charity thrift store with low-cost clothing and household goods; also listed as a Saturday food pantry. Ask about vouchers for people in need.
Food pantry and clothing closetconfirmed October 2026
Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Faith and community · 97 miles from Silver City
Church ministry in the building north of the church (across from Elephant Butte post office) giving out food, clothing and household goods; prayer offered; has offered home delivery for homebound people.
County health council (local resource network)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Faith and community · 100 miles from Silver City
County group of agencies and residents working on substance misuse, suicide prevention, senior issues and access to care. A good partner to ask what help exists in Catron County. Monthly meeting open to the public.
Emergency shelter and recovery programconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Alcohol and drug recovery · Faith and community · Hygiene and personal care · 110 miles from Silver City
Christian shelter for up to 120 people with separate areas for men, women and families, three free meals a day, clothing and showers; also offers a longer Christ-centered recovery and work program.
Know-your-rights info and community organizing (immigrant families)confirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Faith and community · 110 miles from Silver City
Faith-based community organizing group for southern New Mexico, including Grant County. Gives bilingual know-your-rights materials, including your rights with law enforcement and Border Patrol in the 100-mile border zone. Not a law office.
Immigration legal help, crisis counseling and family assistanceconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Mental health and crisis · Legal help, courts and re-entry · Faith and community · 112 miles from Silver City
Diocese of Las Cruces charity serving ten southern NM counties including Grant, Luna, Hidalgo and Sierra. Offers low-cost immigration legal help, free crisis counseling for adults and children, and help for homeless and needy families.
GriefShare at Las Cruces First (in person and online)
Christian grief support group, including an online optionconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Faith and community · Death and burial · 113 miles from Silver City
Weekly 13-week grief recovery group with videos and discussion, run by Las Cruces First church. Its Monday group meets online, so people in Grant County can join from home. You can join partway through.
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains - Las Cruces
Refugee and asylee resettlement and support servicesconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Benefits · Jobs and training · Faith and community · 113 miles from Silver City
One of two NM refugee resettlement agencies. Helps refugees and people granted asylum with housing, jobs, English classes, cultural orientation and case management during their early years in the U.S. Has an office in 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.
Christian weekend program inside a men's prisonconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Faith and community · 120 miles from Silver City
Volunteers hold a 3.5-day Christian weekend inside the state prison near Las Cruces and keep meeting with the men afterward. Useful for clients whose loved one is housed there, or for church volunteers.
Hospitality house for migrants and refugeesconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Food · Faith and community · 155 miles from Silver City
Catholic volunteer community in El Paso. Volunteers live in the same houses as the migrants, immigrants and refugees they host, mostly people from Mexico and Central America who cannot get help from most agencies.
Where: El Paso, TX
Who it's for: Migrants, immigrants and refugees in the El Paso-Juarez area
Emergency shelter · Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Jobs and training · Faith and community · Hygiene and personal care · 155 miles from Silver City
Christian mission downtown offering emergency shelter with free meals, showers and laundry, plus a recovery program and job training at its Hallelujah! BBQ restaurant.
Addiction recovery program (men and women)confirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Alcohol and drug recovery · Jobs and training · School, GED and reading · Faith and community · 200 miles from Silver City
Free, long-term, Christ-centered live-in recovery program for men and women who are homeless and struggling with addiction. Includes counseling, life skills, GED prep and job readiness.
Center of Opportunity emergency shelterconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Jobs and training · Faith and community · Hygiene and personal care · 200 miles from Silver City
Large Christian shelter campus in a former hotel on Tucson's south side for men, women and families with children. Gives beds, daily hot meals, showers, laundry, clothing and case management, with many partner agencies on site.
Housing and rent help · Benefits · Faith and community · 230 miles from Silver City
Wraparound support for refugee families after resettlement: basic needs, education help and connection to community, aimed at long-term self-sufficiency. Also offers low-cost immigration legal help (separate line 505-539-0274).
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.
Christian recovery homes (men and women)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Alcohol and drug recovery · Faith and community · 235 miles from Silver City
Free Christian discipleship recovery homes in Albuquerque, separate homes for men and women, with Bible study, counseling twice a week, life-skills and ministry training. Not medical treatment.
Where: 1400 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM (map)
Who it's for: Ages 17+; men and women; accepts people from anywhere in NM, justice-involved people and veterans. No tobacco; no psychiatric or mind-altering meds including Suboxone/methadone. Little outside contact except immediate family.
Good Shepherd Center (Brothers of St. John of God)
Men's overnight shelter and Fresh Start recoveryconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Alcohol and drug recovery · Faith and community · Hygiene and personal care · 235 miles from Silver City
Catholic overnight shelter for men with a bed and shower, plus free community meals. Also runs a 6-month Fresh Start live-in recovery program.
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.
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)
Emergency shelter · Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Alcohol and drug recovery · Jobs and training · Faith and community · 235 miles from Silver City
Free 12-month Christian residential program for men giving housing, meals, clothing, counseling, life and job skills while they recover from addiction, homelessness or trauma.
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.
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
Transforming Lives Center for Men - short-term care and recoveryconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Food · Alcohol and drug recovery · Benefits · ID and documents · Faith and community · Hygiene and personal care · 300 miles from Silver City
Christian men's center offering 7-30 day short-term care (bed, meals, clothing, showers, case management) and a path into a year-long recovery program.
Phoenix Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)confirmed October 2026
Alcohol and drug recovery · Jobs and training · Faith and community · 300 miles from Silver City
Free 6-month residential recovery program with work therapy, counseling, Christian 12-step classes and chapel; funded by Salvation Army thrift stores. Tucson ARC closed and merged into Phoenix, and there is no ARC in El Paso or NM.
Who it's for: Adults (211 Arizona lists ages 21-64) able to do work therapy; must pass drug/alcohol test on arrival; detox first if needed. Gender served: call to confirm.
Bring: Photo ID, Social Security card, medications
Men's emergency shelter and Sanctuary Houseconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Alcohol and drug recovery · Faith and community · 400 miles from Silver City
Christian rescue mission in downtown Flagstaff with overnight beds and three meals a day for men, plus a 12-18 month faith-based New Life recovery program.
Free Bible study by mail with a mentor for people behind barsconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Faith and community
Bible lessons by mail for people who are incarcerated. A volunteer mentor writes back on each lesson. Students can get a free Bible, certificates, and after 12 lessons a progress letter for the parole board, a judge or an employer.
Latter-day Saints Addiction Recovery Program (phone and video meetings)
Free 12-step recovery meetings by phone or videoconfirmed October 2026
Alcohol and drug recovery · Faith and community
Free, confidential 12-step support meetings based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Anyone can join; you don't have to be a church member. The meeting finder lists in-person meetings plus phone and video meetings you can join from anywhere, including grou
Who it's for: Anyone with an addiction, and their spouses and families
Help for families of prisoners and people coming home from prisonconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · Faith and community
National Christian prison ministry. Its website has free guides for families coping with a loved one's arrest and incarceration, for talking with children about it, and for getting ready for a person's release. It also has a state-by-state map of groups t
Christmas gifts for children of prisonersconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Children, youth and families · Faith and community
A local church delivers a Christmas gift and a gospel message to a child for the incarcerated parent, in that parent's name. Churches sign up to serve the children.
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.