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.
An older person seems confused, lost or wanderingUse when an older adult seems lost or confused, can't say where they live, or is wandering outside alone, maybe because of dementia or a medical problem.
Volunteer: hospice companionconfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Volunteering
Visit hospice patients at home or in assisted living and nursing homes: read, play music, walk or sit outside, hold a hand, and give family caregivers a break. No hands-on patient care. Part of the 'no one dies alone' program.
Who it's for: Drug test, TB test and background check required (scheduled and paid by Ambercare). Valid driver's license and auto insurance. Training provided. No minimum hours.
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.
Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (seniors and WIC families)confirmed October 2026
Food · Seniors and disability
Yearly benefit of about $30-$50 to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Seniors apply online at nmwic.org/fmnp (opens mid-February) or with a paper form from a senior center or WIC office.
Hours: Season runs about July through October; applications open mid-February
Who it's for: Low-income seniors 60 and older (55 and older for Native Americans) who meet income limits; active WIC families qualify automatically (apply at local WIC office from July 1).
Turquoise Care Community Benefit (in-home care instead of a nursing home)confirmed October 2026
Benefits · Seniors and disability
Medicaid program for people who qualify for nursing-home care but want to stay home: personal care aides (a family member may be paid), respite, adult day, home-delivered meals, home changes, emergency alert buttons. Ask the plan care coordinator.
Who it's for: Turquoise Care (Medicaid) members who meet nursing facility level of care, assessed at home by their plan's care coordinator. Not for 24-hour care. People not on Turquoise Care: call the Aging and Disability Resource Center 1-800-432-2080.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (senior food box)confirmed October 2026
Food · Seniors and disability · 1 miles from Silver City
Senior Food Box Program: a free monthly box of USDA foods for low-income seniors. Grant County applications go through ECHO Albuquerque, the state's agency for Grant and Hidalgo counties.
Who it's for: Age 60 or older with income at or below the limits (2026: $1,995/month for 1 person, $2,705 for 2, $3,415 for 3, add $710 for each additional person). Apply through ECHO (serves Grant County).
Parkinson's Helpline (1-800-4PD-INFO)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability
Free helpline with trained Parkinson's information specialists: answers questions about treatment, daily living and caregiving, and refers to local support groups, exercise classes, doctors and help with medicine costs or respite. English and Spanish.
Silver City Senior Center (operated by the Village of Santa Clara)
Senior center and Meals on Wheels sign-upconfirmed October 2026
Food · Seniors and disability
Senior center; free Grab-n-Go lunch Mon-Fri 12-12:30 (registration required, donation optional); Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors. Run by the Village of Santa Clara since July 2026.
WNMU Student Accessibility Office (disability accommodations)confirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Seniors and disability
Sets up academic accommodations for WNMU students with disabilities (testing, alternate formats, etc.). Submit the Petition for Services form; staff schedule an intake. Questions by phone, email (accessibility@wnmu.edu) or walk-in.
Where: Global Resource Center, Meeting Room E, 1000 W. College Ave., Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: WNMU students enrolled in at least one credit hour who have a disability as defined by the ADA. Medical documentation is requested at intake.
Free help with advance directives and end-of-life planningnot yet confirmed: call first
Seniors and disability · Death and burial
Free info, workshops and referrals on advance health care directives, end-of-life choices and NM's End of Life Options Act. Volunteer speakers present locally (a Silver City group held a session at the Bayard library in 2025). Not medical or legal advice.
Zero-interest home repair and accessibility loans (Gila Region Resale & Repair)not yet confirmed: call first
Housing and rent help · Seniors and disability
Zero-interest loans for low-income homeowners to pay a licensed contractor for repairs and safety/accessibility upgrades such as ramps, grab bars and walk-in or roll-in showers. A lien is placed on the home; repayments refill the fund.
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.
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.
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.
NM Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) - SW Region at WNMU
Free assistive technology device loans and demos (Silver City)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability · 1 miles from Silver City
Southwest New Mexico office of the state assistive technology program, based at Western New Mexico University. Lends equipment short-term for free so people can try it before buying or while waiting for insurance: mobility aids and wheelchair items, heari
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Emergency food box deliveryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Seniors and disability · 1 miles from Silver City
Emergency food bag for a one-time emergency or if you already got your monthly pantry food. Smaller than a regular box. Pick up at The Commons; call to ask about delivery for homebound people.
Housing and rent help · Seniors and disability · 1 miles from Silver City
Low-rent apartments run by the housing authority in Silver City: Hillside Apartments (1-3 bedrooms) and Valley Vista Homes (3-4 bedrooms). Rent based on income or flat rent; 1-year lease. Shorter wait for 2-3 bedrooms.
Silver City Recreation Center tailgate food distributionconfirmed October 2026
Food · Seniors and disability · 2 miles from Silver City
Drive-up tailgate distribution of pre-packed commodity boxes in the Recreation Center parking lot. Serves seniors on the monthly CSFP food box and households eligible for TEFAP.
Who it's for: Senior Food Box (CSFP): age 60+ living in Grant County, monthly income at or under about $1,995 for 1 person or $2,705 for 2 (2026 guidelines). Must re-certify if 90 days pass without a pickup. A proxy can be assigned to pick up for someone who cannot drive.
Bring: Photo ID and proof of age (also proof of income and address when signing up)
Where: 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
Property value freeze for low-income seniors (65+) and disabled homeownersconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Seniors and disability · Money and banking · 4 miles from Silver City
Freezes the assessed value of your home so property taxes do not climb from rising values. Apply within 30 days of the Notice of Value (usually mailed around May 1). Must be approved 3 years in a row to become permanent.
Where: 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: New Mexico resident homeowner age 65 or older, OR permanently disabled (Social Security or Workers' Comp determination), living in the home as primary residence (owner-occupied single-family home). For tax year 2026, prior-year household modified gross income must be under $44,200 (adjusted yearly).
Bring: Photo ID with birth date; property address/account number; prior-year NM PIT-1, PIT-RC and federal 1040 (or SS/SSI/VA benefit letters); proof of disability if under 65.
Who it's for: Seniors 55 and over with income under the property's Section 42 (tax credit) income limits; must meet government and managing-agent rules.
Bring: Photo ID, Social Security cards, proof of all household income
Job training and job placement for people with disabilitiesconfirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Seniors and disability · 3 miles from Silver City
State agency that helps people with physical or mental health disabilities (including addiction recovery) get and keep jobs. Can pay for training, tools, work clothes, assessments and job coaching.
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.
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
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.
NM Health Care Authority - Income Support Division (Grant County office)
Medicaid for Working Disabled Individuals (WDI)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Benefits · Seniors and disability · 3 miles from Silver City
Medicaid category that lets people with disabilities keep full Medicaid while working, with no premiums or copays, at income levels well above regular Medicaid. If you also have Medicare, it pays Medicare premiums and deductibles. Also covers some people
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: Adults 18+ with SSDI or a documented severe medical/psychological condition who are working (2023 flyer: at least $1,640 per quarter) and meet income/resource limits
Bring: SSDI award letter or medical records, pay stubs, proof of address, bank statements and other asset records, signed medical releases
Alzheimer's Association - New Mexico Chapter2 services
Caregiver support group at Cross Point Church (Silver City)confirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Seniors and disability · 8 miles from Silver City
Monthly in-person support group for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or other dementia, listed by the Alzheimer's Association. Pre-registration encouraged through the 24/7 helpline or alz.org/crf.
24/7 dementia helpline, care consultation and caregiver support groupsconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Seniors and disability
Round-the-clock helpline with dementia specialists who help with memory loss questions, caregiver stress, wandering or behavior crises and finding local resources. The chapter also runs support groups and caregiver classes; it has a southwest regional off
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.
Volunteer: Deming senior centerconfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Volunteering · 53 miles from Silver City
Help with activities, events, committees and community outreach at the Deming senior center, including the new Senior Olympics. Skilled volunteers (finance, legal, communications, HR) also welcome.
Home repair and rehab for low-income homeowners (Luna, Hidalgo, Dona Ana)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Seniors and disability · 53 miles from Silver City
Repairs owner-occupied homes of low-income families to meet code: health, safety, sanitary and mobility (accessibility) problems such as roofs, plumbing, electrical and heating.
Who it's for: Low-income homeowners who live in the home, in Dona Ana, Luna, Hidalgo or Otero counties (Deming, Columbus, Lordsburg areas). Not Grant County.
Bring: Proof of ownership, ID, proof of household income
Catron County Commission on Aging - Glenwood Senior Center
Senior meals and monthly food distribution (Glenwood)confirmed October 2026
Food · Seniors and disability · Transportation · 60 miles from Silver City
Glenwood senior center serving lunches and home-delivered meals for elders, plus a Roadrunner Food Bank distribution once a month. Commission also offers assisted transportation.
Where: 992 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences, NM (map)
Who it's for: Honorably discharged veterans with 90+ days of service and their spouses; Gold Star parents; some Guard/Reserve members. NM residents get preference on the waitlist. Not eligible: other-than-honorable discharge, care needs beyond what the home can provide, history of violent crime, substance abuse or sex offenses.
Bring: DD-214, income and resource information, admission application
In-town rides and volunteer driver program for seniorsconfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Transportation · 92 miles from Silver City
Rides around T or C for older adults and volunteer-driver trips to medical visits, pharmacy and errands, giving priority to isolated low-income seniors (also listed as HelpNM Senior Transportation).
NM Commission for the Blind - Las Cruces Field Office
Job training, independent living skills and devices for blind and low-vision peoconfirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Seniors and disability · 110 miles from Silver City
Vocational rehabilitation, independent living training and adaptive technology for people who are blind or have serious vision loss, including older adults. Staff travel to rural areas.
Meals on Wheels (Las Cruces city limits)confirmed October 2026
Food · Seniors and disability · 113 miles from Silver City
Home-delivered lunch plus a cold breakfast for homebound seniors; frozen weekend meals for some. A case manager does a home visit to approve. Suggested donation $3 for both meals.
Who it's for: Homebound seniors living inside Las Cruces city limits who lack family support, cannot prepare meals, and cannot get to a senior center meal site.
Food · Seniors and disability · 113 miles from Silver City
Monthly box of USDA food (canned fruit and vegetables, cheese, milk, meat, beans, cereal, pasta/rice) for low-income seniors. Delivery may be arranged by texting 575-640-8682.
Mental illness family and peer support groups and classes (southern NM affiliateconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Seniors and disability · 113 miles from Silver City
Local NAMI affiliate for southern New Mexico. Runs free NAMI Connection peer groups and Family Support Groups, plus classes such as Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Basics and NAMI en Espanol. Meetings are mostly in Las Cruces; ask about virtual options fo
NM Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Las Cruces Office
Deaf and hard of hearing advocacy and interpreter information (southern NM)confirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Seniors and disability · 113 miles from Silver City
State office serving southern NM. Advocates for deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind people who are denied interpreters or communication access at jobs, courts, hospitals, government and businesses, and gives interpreter and community resource info.
NM Health Care Authority - Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (Southwest Regional Office)
Regional office for DD Waiver and Mi Via services (serves Grant County)confirmed October 2026
Benefits · Seniors and disability · 113 miles from Silver City
Regional state office that oversees developmental disability waiver services in southwest New Mexico. Staff can explain the DD Waiver and Mi Via self-directed waiver, help families already in services, and point new applicants to intake.
Independent living services and rep payeeconfirmed October 2026
Benefits · Seniors and disability · 113 miles from Silver City
Center for Independent Living serving Grant County: disability advocacy, peer mentoring, living-skills training, and Social Security representative payee. Small food pantry for disabled/55+.
NM Commission for the Blind - Adult Orientation Center
Residential blindness skills training (Alamogordo)confirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Seniors and disability · 181 miles from Silver City
Live-in training center where blind and low-vision adults learn cane travel, Braille, computer skills, cooking and other daily living skills to live and work independently. Has dormitory and apartment housing on site. Referrals usually come through a Comm
Free used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, shower chairs)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability · 230 miles from Silver City
Collects donated durable medical equipment, cleans and safety-checks it, and gives it to people with disabilities who have no other way to get it, or who need a stopgap while insurance equipment is ordered or repaired. Items include wheelchairs, walkers,
Refurbished computers for people with disabilitiesconfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Phone, mail and internet · 230 miles from Silver City
Provides used, refurbished computers to people with disabilities who do not own or have access to one. Also has a repair and training center in Albuquerque.
SOAR SSI/SSDI application helpconfirmed October 2026
Benefits · Seniors and disability · 235 miles from Silver City
SOAR-trained specialists help homeless clients apply for SSI/SSDI: interviews, gathering medical records, writing the SOAR medical summary report, going to SSA appointments, and filing reconsiderations. One of NM's main SOAR providers.
Care coordination and transition of careconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Benefits · Seniors and disability
Assigns a BCBSNM staff person to coordinate medical, behavioral and long-term care, including complex case management and help when moving between hospital, nursing facility and home. Voluntary.
Brain Injury Alliance of New Mexico - NM Brain Injury Resource Center
Brain injury information line, support groups and application helpconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Seniors and disability
Statewide help line for people with brain injuries and their families. Gives information and referrals, connects callers with support groups, has a lending library, and helps people apply for the Brain Injury Services Fund and other public programs.
CNRAG, Inc. (Brain Injury Services Fund - Southwest Region)
Brain Injury Services Fund crisis help (service coordination for SW NM)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Medical care · Seniors and disability · Transportation
State-funded program (run by the NM Health Care Authority) that gives short-term crisis help to people with a brain injury when nothing else will pay. CNRAG is the service coordination agency for the Southwest region. Can cover home care, respite, rides t
Who it's for: NM residents with a diagnosed brain injury (TBI, stroke, aneurysm, brain tumor, anoxia, toxic exposure, etc.) who are in a crisis caused by the injury and have no other way to pay
Bring: Diagnosis from a doctor, PA, nurse practitioner or psychologist; ID; proof of NM residency
Dental Lifeline Network - New Mexico Donated Dental Services (NM Dental Association Foundation)
Free comprehensive dental care from volunteer dentistsconfirmed October 2026
Dental and vision · Seniors and disability
Volunteer dentists and labs give free full dental treatment (not emergency or cosmetic) to people who cannot pay. Program coordinated statewide from Albuquerque; all NM counties were open to new applications.
Who it's for: No means to pay for dental care AND age 65+, permanently disabled, or medically needing dental work (doctor's note lets you apply even if county closed). Qualifying veterans may also apply.
Bring: Application; proof of age/disability; doctor's note if applying for medical necessity.
Free advocacy and legal help for people with disabilitiesconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Seniors and disability
The state's protection and advocacy agency. Helps people with disabilities facing abuse, neglect, discrimination, or problems with services such as vocational rehabilitation, Medicaid waivers, or housing access.
24/7 Epilepsy and Seizures Helplineconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability
National helpline staffed by trained specialists who answer questions about seizures, treatment and medications, seizure first aid, and emotional concerns, and who point callers to local support groups and resources.
New Mexico epilepsy support groups and educationconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability
New Mexico nonprofit offering epilepsy support groups (listed in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Santa Fe), seizure education and training, and outreach for people with epilepsy and their families.
Medicare (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Medicare questions, plan help and Extra Help referralsconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Benefits · Seniors and disability
Official Medicare line for questions about coverage, enrolling, finding plans and replacement Medicare cards. For free one-on-one counseling, ask NM Aging & Long-Term Services for a SHIP counselor (800-432-2080).
Gift of Sound free hearing aidsconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability
Free hearing aids and follow-up care for low-income people who have used up other resources. Must go through a Miracle-Ear store (none in southwest NM; nearest NM stores Albuquerque, Hobbs, Roswell) or a Miracle Mission event.
Who it's for: Household income at or below 200% of poverty; denied store financing; no other coverage; U.S. resident. Adults may reapply every 5 years.
Bring: Application; most recent federal tax return (or benefit letters plus 2 bank statements); adults: $200 cashier's check or money order.
National Council on Aging - BenefitsCheckUp2 services
Free online screening for senior benefitsconfirmed October 2026
Benefits · Seniors and disability
Online questionnaire that lists the federal, state and private programs an older adult may qualify for (Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help, SNAP, LIHEAP, drug and dental help) with how to apply.
Hours: Online 24/7
Who it's for: Built for adults 55+ and younger people with disabilities on Medicare; anyone can screen for someone else.
Online screener for senior benefits (food, health, utilities, money)confirmed October 2026
Benefits · Seniors and disability
Free online questionnaire that shows older adults and people with disabilities which federal, state and local benefits they may qualify for (SNAP, Medicare Savings, LIHEAP, Extra Help, etc.) and how to apply.
Who it's for: Mainly adults 55+ and people with disabilities
Free disability legal advocacy for Native Americansconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Seniors and disability · Native American services
Free legal help on disability-related problems for Native Americans in the Four Corners area and New Mexico, such as special education, access to services and disability discrimination. Navajo speakers on staff. Does not handle criminal, family law, wills
Autism family support, activities and advocacyconfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families
Statewide volunteer group holding monthly activities, support and social events, education programs and newsletters for autistic people and their families.
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Birth to Three home program, low vision clinics and statewide outreachconfirmed October 2026
Dental and vision · Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families
State school that serves blind and visually impaired children statewide, including a Birth to Three program where staff visit families at home to teach about their baby's vision, low vision clinics, and outreach support to local schools.
New Mexico State Bar Foundation - Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP)
Free legal helpline for people 55 and olderconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Seniors and disability
Lawyers give free advice by phone to older New Mexicans on things like wills, powers of attorney, Medicare and Medicaid, debt, and landlord problems, and can refer to free or reduced-fee lawyers. Formerly called Lawyer Referral for the Elderly.
New Mexico State Library - Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Free talking books and players by mailconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Seniors and disability
Free audiobooks and magazines mailed to your door with a free loaned digital player, plus free downloads through the national BARD app. Mail goes both ways postage-free. A low-cost way for people who cannot read print to keep reading.
NM Aging & Long-Term Services Department - Senior Employment (SCSEP)
Paid part-time job training for low-income people 55+confirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Seniors and disability
Senior Community Service Employment Program places older job seekers in paid part-time training jobs at nonprofits and public agencies while they build skills for regular work.
NM Aging and Long-Term Services Department - New MexiCare
Paid stipend for family caregivers of older adultsconfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Money and banking
State program that pays a monthly stipend to a family member or friend who cares for an older adult at home, so the senior can stay housed. Caregivers must pass a background check and complete yearly online training.
NM Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing2 services
Free amplified phones and tablets (TEDP)confirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Phone, mail and internet
Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program gives free amplified phones, iPads, neck loops and other devices to New Mexicans with documented hearing or speech loss. Does not provide hearing aids.
Free loaned phones and tablets for people with hearing or speech lossconfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Phone, mail and internet
Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program lends amplified phones, iPads, speech devices and neck loops at no cost so people with hearing or speech loss can use the phone.
Free newspapers and magazines read by phone (NEWSLINE)confirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Phone, mail and internet
Free telephone service that reads newspapers and magazines aloud to blind and print-disabled people, available any time from any touch-tone phone. Includes New Mexico papers such as the Albuquerque Journal. Sponsored in NM by the Commission for the Blind.
NM Developmental Disabilities Council - Center for Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy training and peer support for people with developmental disabiliticonfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability
State council program where self-advocates teach other people with developmental disabilities how to speak up for themselves, understand their rights and services, and connect with peers.
NM Developmental Disabilities Council - Office of Guardianship
Public guardianship, treatment guardians and supported decision-making helpconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Seniors and disability
State program of last resort that supplies professional guardians and mental-health treatment guardians for adults with no family able to serve, petitions courts, and helps write Supported Decision-Making Agreements (an alternative to guardianship). Serve
Where: 625 Silver Ave SW, Suite 100A, Albuquerque, NM (map)
Who it's for: NM adults with a functional impairment who can't manage personal or financial affairs and are Medicaid-eligible (or similar); family guardians must be under 200% FPL. SDM help has no income test.
Bring: Completed Office of Guardianship Services Request form plus supporting documents.
Disability information, referral and ADA/accessibility helpconfirmed October 2026
Legal help, courts and re-entry · Seniors and disability
State commission that answers questions about disability rights, the ADA, accessible housing and parking, and points people to disability services statewide. Also runs RAMP home modifications, the NM Technology Assistance Program and the Brain Injury Advi
Residential Accessibility Modification Program (free ramps and bathroom changes)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Seniors and disability
State program that pays for wheelchair ramps, roll-in showers, grab bars and similar home changes for low-income people with physical disabilities when no other source will pay. The commission says RAMP is currently open and accepting applications for ram
Who it's for: Low-income U.S. citizens living in NM at least 6 months with a documented physical disability; another provider must have declined to do the work
Bring: Proof of citizenship, NM residency, disability (SSDI award or doctor statement), income, and a denial from another provider
NM Health Care Authority - DDSD Pre-Service Intake Bureau
Apply for the DD Waiver or Mi Via waiver (developmental disabilities)confirmed October 2026
Benefits · Seniors and disability
Statewide intake office that takes applications for the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver and Mi Via self-directed waiver and tracks applicants on the Central Registry. The state reports it has ended the long DD waitlist and now makes rolling allocat
Who it's for: New Mexicans with an intellectual or developmental disability that began before age 22 (or a related condition); must meet Medicaid financial rules
Bring: Application packet; proof of diagnosis (psychological or medical evaluation); ID and proof of NM residency
Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Benefits · Seniors and disability
State programs that pay the Medicare Part B premium (about $200 a month back in the Social Security check) and, for QMB, also Medicare deductibles and copays. One application places you in the right level. New Mexico has no asset test.
NM Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) - Governor's Commission on Disability
Free assistive technology device loans shipped statewideconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability
State program that lends assistive devices for up to 6 weeks at no charge and ships them free by FedEx to any physical address in New Mexico. Also runs device reuse (Back in Use) and low-interest loans to buy equipment or modify a home or vehicle.
Help for families of children and youth with disabilities or special health needconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families
New Mexico's statewide parent training and family-to-family health information center. Helps parents understand early intervention, special education (IEPs), transition out of high school, and health coverage for children with special health care needs. S
Medicaid care coordinators for Presbyterian members with chronic, complex physical or behavioral health needs: in-home needs assessment, care plan, help staying out of the ER and connecting to community programs. Local line 505-923-8858.
Free phone relay for deaf, hard of hearing and speech-disabled callers (711)confirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Phone, mail and internet
Dial 711 to place calls by TTY, voice carry-over, speech-to-speech, captioned phone or Spanish relay. A relay operator connects the call between a deaf/hard of hearing person and a hearing person.
Financial and case-management help for wounded, ill and injured service membersconfirmed October 2026
Veterans · Seniors and disability · Money and banking
Assigns a case manager and gives financial help with basic needs during hospitalization or recovery, plus adaptive equipment, home and vehicle changes, and job/education support. Has a program for Vietnam veterans with serious service-connected injuries o
Who it's for: Critically wounded, ill or injured service members and veterans of all branches and their families (mainly post-9/11; certain Vietnam veterans).
Bring: ID, proof of service (DD214), proof of injury or VA disability letter.
National line (benefits, SSI, replacement card)confirmed October 2026
Benefits · ID and documents · Seniors and disability
SSA national line (TTY 800-325-0778): SSI/SSDI, retirement, Medicare help. Replacement SS card is free: adult US citizens with a NM license or ID can order online at ssa.gov/myaccount; others start online and finish at Las Cruces in 45 days.
Bring: Social Security number; for online card: my Social Security account (Login.gov or ID.me) and NM driver's license or state ID; no name, birth date or other changes.
Representative Payee Program: get, change or appeal a payeeconfirmed October 2026
Benefits · Seniors and disability · Money and banking
SSA appoints a payee (person or organization) when a beneficiary can't manage benefits. A beneficiary can ask SSA to change payees, appeal the need for a payee within 60 days, or show (doctor's statement, court order) they can now manage their own money.
Social Security Administration - Las Cruces office (serves Grant County)
SSI, disability, retirement and replacement Social Security cardsconfirmed October 2026
Benefits · ID and documents · Seniors and disability
Nearest Social Security office for Grant County (no SSA office in Silver City). SSI, disability, retirement, Medicare help and replacement SS cards (free). Card is mailed, not given same day. Call first; many things can be done by phone or online.
Bring: Unexpired photo ID (NM ID, license or passport; if none, ask about Medicaid/insurance card, school, employee or military ID). Proof of citizenship if never shown before. For disability: doctors, medicines, work history.
Social Security Administration - Ticket to Work Help Line
Free work help and benefits counseling (WIPA) for SSI/SSDI recipientsconfirmed October 2026
Benefits · Jobs and training · Seniors and disability
Free federal program that helps people on SSI or SSDI go to work without losing needed benefits too fast. The help line explains Ticket to Work, connects you to job services, and refers you to a Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) benefits coun
U.S. Department of Education - Federal Student Aid
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge: cancels federal student loans foconfirmed October 2026
Veterans · Seniors and disability · Money and banking
Federal student loans (and some Perkins/FFEL loans) can be wiped out if the borrower is totally and permanently disabled. Proof can come from the VA (100% service-connected or unemployable rating), from Social Security (certain SSDI/SSI disability reviews
UNM Center for Development and Disability - Autism Programs
Statewide autism information line and Family and Provider Resource Teamconfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families
UNM resource specialists help autistic people, families and providers find autism-specific services anywhere in New Mexico and learn how to navigate the system. Spanish-speaking specialists available. Also offers free trainings for family members.
UNM Center for Development and Disability - Medically Fragile Case Management Program
Nurse case management and Medically Fragile Waiver (children and young adults)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability · Children, youth and families
UNM nurse case managers help medically fragile children and young adults get home and community care through the Medically Fragile Waiver or the non-waiver Medicaid (EPSDT) program. Has a satellite office in Las Cruces.
Who it's for: People whose medically fragile condition was diagnosed before age 22 and who have, or are at risk of, a developmental delay or disability; must meet medical and Medicaid financial criteria
Bring: Medical records and diagnosis; Medicaid information
VA New Mexico Health Care System - Caregiver Support Program
Support, training and stipends for caregivers of veteransconfirmed October 2026
Veterans · Seniors and disability
Caregiver support coordinators help family caregivers of veterans with training, respite, counseling, peer support and, for eligible caregivers, the VA's monthly stipend program. A national caregiver support line is also available.
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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Phone numbers, hours and services change all the time. Volunteers call each place to make sure its listing is still right, so no one makes a trip for nothing. You can do it from home, on your own schedule. An hour a week makes a real difference.
For other organizations: this directory is free to use and share. Download the whole directory (spreadsheet, updated live).
Please credit the Silver City Gospel Mission, and remember that hours and services change: call ahead before sending someone.
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.