These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Check safety now
You can ask"What happened? Did they hurt you or threaten you?"
In danger now, or someone is breaking in or hurting them: call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
You can ask"Is this person a partner, ex, or family member?" If yes, see the guide "A woman (maybe with children) has no safe place or is leaving an abuser".
2A place to stay tonight
You can ask"Is there a friend or family member you can stay with tonight?"
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Seasonal Overnight Shelter (SOS)
575-956-6131
610 N. Silver St. (cul-de-sac at 7th St. and Gold, behind the public works yard), Silver City · Usually opens December 1, every night from 5:00 pm. May be open more of the year: SPIN reported 3,900 bed nights in one quarter of 2025. Call to check.
At the Gospel MissionFor a woman, with or without children, tell Mission staff about space at Sierra House.
3If the landlord locked them out or shut off utilities
You can say"In New Mexico, a landlord needs a court order to make you leave. Changing the locks or shutting off utilities to force you out is not allowed."
New Mexico Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid (local office)
575-388-0091
2005 Hwy 180 W, Suite 500, Silver City
New Mexico Courts HelpLine (Administrative Office of the Courts)
Eviction and landlord-tenant self-help guide and forms
See the guide "Landlord won't fix things, or locked them out".
4If a roommate threatens or harms them
Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, fire)
575-388-8840
Silver City · 24/7
New Mexico Legal Aid
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Legal Helpline
1-877-974-3400
· M-F 9am-5pm
5Plan for the next home
At the Gospel MissionThe case worker can help with housing applications and benefits.
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
Coordinated Entry (Balance of State)
505-217-9570
· Mon-Fri business hours
See the guide "Got an eviction notice, is behind on rent, or is looking for housing".
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.