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Lost a leg, arm, hand or foot, or needs a prosthetic

Use when someone has lost a leg, foot, arm or hand (or may lose one from diabetes or an injury) and needs a prosthetic limb, repairs, a wheelchair, help paying, or someone to talk to.

In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers → · Food pantry calendar → · Free meals calendar → · Getting there: bus and rides →
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.
In this guide
  1. Find out where they are
  2. Get a prescription and a fitting
  3. No insurance or not enough
  4. Someone who has been there
  5. In the meantime

1Find out where they are

You can ask"When was the amputation? Do you have a prosthetic now, or does yours need fixing?"
You can ask"Do you have Medicaid, Medicare, VA care or other insurance? Do you have a doctor?"
A wound that is red, hot, smells bad, or has pus, or a fever, needs a doctor today. Go to the ER if they feel very sick.
Gila Regional Medical Center
Emergency room
575-538-4000 · 24/7: 911
1313 E. 32nd St., Silver City · 24/7
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2Get a prescription and a fitting

Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Silver City Community Health Center: Primary medical care
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
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Hanger Clinic - Las Cruces
Prosthetic limbs and braces (prosthetics and orthotics clinic)
575-249-1838
1175 Commerce Dr, Suite B, Las Cruces · Mon and Thu 8-11am, Wed 8-11:30am; call to check
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Gila Regional Medical Center
Rehabilitation Center (physical, occupational and speech therapy)
575-538-4899
300 E. 16th St., Silver City · Call to check
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3No insurance or not enough

Limbs for Life Foundation
Free or low-cost prosthetic leg for people without insurance
1-888-235-5462
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NM Health Care Authority - Income Support Division (Grant County office)
Medicaid (Turquoise Care)
1-800-283-4465
3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City · 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.
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NM Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - Silver City office
Vocational rehabilitation (jobs for people with disabilities)
575-538-5351
3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City · Weekday business hours (call)
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VA New Mexico Health Care System - Silver City VA Clinic
VA clinic (primary care, mental health, social work)
575-538-2921 · 24/7: 988 then press 1
2950 Leslie Rd., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30
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4Someone who has been there

Amputee Coalition
National Limb Loss Resource Center, peer visitors and support groups
1-888-267-5669
· Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Eastern (6am-3pm Mountain)
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They can set up a visit or call with a trained person who also lost a limb. They also help find support groups.
You can say"A lot of people feel sad or angry after losing a limb. Talking to someone who has been there helps."

5In the meantime

At the Gospel MissionShowers and laundry are here. Ask staff if they need help getting in and out safely.

More help like this

A senior (55+ or 60+) needs helpUse when an older guest (55 or older) needs food, help at home, Medicare help, or may not be safe.A senior or disabled adult is being neglected, abused or taken advantage ofUse when an older or disabled adult is being hurt, neglected, left without care, or someone is taking their money or property.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.Caring for an aging parent, or a senior who can't get outUse when an older person can't manage at home, can't get out, is alone, or their family caregiver needs help.Needs a wheelchair, walker or other medical equipmentUse when someone needs a wheelchair, walker, shower chair, hearing or communication device, or other equipment to live safely.Can't hear well, needs hearing aids, or is deafUse when someone has hearing loss, needs hearing aids or an amplified phone, or is deaf and needs an interpreter.

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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.