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 for danger first
Numb or weak legs, can't control bladder or bowels, a fall from high up, or a bad car crash? Call 911 or go to the ER.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
2Ask what happened
You can ask"How did you get hurt? When?"
You can ask"Were you hurt at work or in a car crash?"
You can ask"Have you seen a doctor? Did they say you need therapy?"
You can say"Most back pain gets better in a few weeks. Gentle walking usually helps more than staying in bed."
3See a doctor
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
Silver Health CARE
Urgent care (walk-in)
575-538-2981
1600 E 32nd St, Silver City · Urgent care Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm (closed Sun-Mon); clinic Mon-Fri 8-5
4Physical therapy and chiropractic
Gila Regional Medical Center
Rehabilitation Center (physical, occupational and speech therapy)
575-538-4899
300 E. 16th St., Silver City · Call to check
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Community Health Center: Chiropractic care
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope Street, Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm (clinic hours)
Gila Regional Medical Center
Financial Assistance Program (charity care)
575-574-4989
1313 E 32nd St, Silver City · Patient Financial Services Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Bring
- ID, Medicaid or insurance card, the doctor's referral, and any crash or injury papers
5Hurt at work or in a crash
NM Workers' Compensation Administration
Ombudsman helpline for workers hurt on the job
1-866-967-5667
2407 W. Picacho, Suite D, Las Cruces · Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
New Mexico Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid (local office)
575-388-0091
2005 Hwy 180 W, Suite 500, Silver City
6Getting there
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
HMS patient transportation (rides to HMS appointments)
575-800-1467
Silver City · Mon-Fri; pick-up times vary by location. Closed weekends.
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Curb-to-curb ride by reservation (demand response)
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Book Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:50pm; rides run same days and hours as bus routes
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about bus tickets from the stuff drawer.
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Someone collapsed, isn't breathing, or won't wake upUse when someone falls down and won't respond, isn't breathing normally, is only gasping, or is found unconscious on the ground, in a doorway or in a car.Someone is bleeding badlyUse when someone has a deep cut, stab or gunshot wound, or blood is spurting, pooling or soaking through clothes or bandages.Sick, out of medicine, or has no doctor or insuranceUse when someone is sick or hurt, has run out of medicine, or has no doctor or health insurance.Someone is chokingUse when someone can't breathe, talk or cough because food or something is stuck in their throat, or is holding their throat. Includes babies and children.Leaving the hospital with nowhere to goUse when someone is being discharged from the hospital or a treatment program and has no home or no one to care for them.Someone may be having a stroke or heart attackUse when someone suddenly has a drooping face, a weak arm, trouble speaking, or chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or cold sweat.
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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.