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.
Medical care · Seniors and disability · Hygiene and personal care · 1 miles from Silver City
Home health (nurses, therapy, aides) and Medicaid personal care services: help at home with bathing, grooming, meals and getting around. Member can pick their own caregiver (family or friend, not a spouse) or let Ambercare assign one.
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).
NM Health Care Authority - Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (Southwest Regional Office)
List of DD Waiver provider agencies serving Grant Countyconfirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability
State online tool (Secondary Freedom of Choice) that prints the approved DD Waiver agencies for Grant County by service. Oct 2026 list includes An Open Door, Lessons of Life, Achieve Together, Active Solutions, Direct Therapy Services and Nezzy Care.
Who it's for: People with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have a DD Waiver allocation (or families/case managers helping them choose an agency).
Referral needed · Medicaid or insurance · Takes NM Medicaid
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.
Friday caregiver respite for adults with dementianot yet confirmed: call first
Seniors and disability
Gives family caregivers a 4-hour break each Friday. Volunteers spend one-on-one time with frail older adults or people with dementia or Alzheimer's (conversation and activities).
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.
Curb-to-curb ride by reservation (demand response)confirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
Curb-to-curb rides by reservation. Book at least one business day ahead before 4pm, up to two weeks out, first come first served. Wheelchair lifts; oxygen and service animals OK.
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
Case management and representative payeeconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Benefits · Seniors and disability · 1 miles from Silver City
Intensive case management (including in-home visits) for people with severe mental illness, plus professional representative payee service with weekly contact to manage SSI/SSDI money and keep people stable at home.
Social Security disability representative (SSI/SSDI claims)confirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Benefits · Seniors and disability · 1 miles from Silver City
Certified non-attorney Social Security disability representative who helps people apply for and pursue SSI/SSDI claims, specializing in people with mental illness.
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
Silver City Care Center (Genesis HealthCare)2 services
Nursing home, short-term rehab and memory careconfirmed October 2026
Medical care · Seniors and disability · 3 miles from Silver City
Skilled nursing facility: rehab after a hospital stay (physical, occupational and speech therapy), long-term nursing home care, memory support and hospice/palliative care. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance.
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.
Fort Bayard Medical Center (NM Dept of Health)2 services
Nursing home, rehab and memory care (Fort Bayard / State Veterans Home)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Veterans · Seniors and disability · 8 miles from Silver City
State-run nursing facility with short-term rehab, long-term care, memory care, dialysis, hospice/palliative care, and therapies. Includes the licensed Fort Bayard State Veterans Home.
Who it's for: Adults who need nursing-home level care that the facility can safely meet; veterans for the Veterans Home. Accepts any payment source. Mental illness or intellectual disability needs are screened through PASARR.
Referral needed · Medicaid or insurance · Takes NM Medicaid
Food · Seniors and disability · 8 miles from Silver City
Weekday meals for seniors at the Santa Clara Senior Center. The Village of Santa Clara runs all four Grant County senior sites (since July 2026). Suggested $2 donation for 60+; monthly menus at the center.
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.
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.
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