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.
1Stay safe first
You do not have to open the door. You can talk through the door or a window.
Threats, a weapon, trying to get in, or refusing to leave: call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
2Be kind and ask what they need
You can say"Hi. What's going on today?"
You can ask"Have you eaten? Do you have a place to stay tonight?"
Bring
- A card with the Mission's address and phone (575-388-5071)
3Tell them where to get help
At the Gospel MissionHot breakfast and lunch every weekday at the Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St. Everyone is welcome.
At the Gospel MissionA food pantry, showers, laundry and the clothing bank are at the Mission too.
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Daily community dinner
(575) 494-1128
610 N. Silver St. (cul-de-sac at 7th St. and Gold, behind the public works yard), Silver City · Daily from 5 pm
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.
Silver City Street Outreach
Street outreach and drop-in center
575-519-5810
215 W. College Ave., Silver City · Daily, about 10:00am-4:00pm, depending on volunteers (call to confirm)
4Watch for scams
NM Department of Justice (Attorney General) - Consumer complaints
Consumer protection / scam complaints
505-490-4060
Town of Silver City - Clerk's Office
Town Clerk (public records, elections, business registration)
575-534-6346
101 W Broadway, Silver City · Weekday business hours
Silver City Police Department
Non-emergency line (via Central Dispatch)
575-388-8840
1011 N Hudson St, Silver City · 24/7
5Want to do more?
At the Gospel MissionHelp with a meal, give to the food pantry, or bring your church, business or family to cook and serve a Friday lunch. Call the Mission at 575-388-5071.
At the Gospel MissionThe Mission's staff can sit down with anyone who wants help with ID, benefits, recovery or housing. Point them to 111 S. Texas St., weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm.
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.