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 that they are safe
You can ask"Where is the car now? Are you safe there?"
Stuck on a highway, in dangerous heat or cold, or someone is hurt: call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, fire)
575-388-8840
Silver City · 24/7
2Find out what the trip is for
You can ask"Where do you need to go? Work, a doctor, court, or another town? When?"
3Rides to medical care
You can ask"Do you have Medicaid?" Medicaid members can get free rides to covered appointments. Book ahead.
Porter Transportation / Montoya Transportationnot yet confirmed: call first
Medicaid medical rides
575-537-3313
1400 Central Ave., Bayard · Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Hidalgo Medical Services
HMS patient transportation (rides to HMS appointments)
575-800-1467
Silver City · Mon-Fri; pick-up times vary by location. Closed weekends.
Mercy Medical Angels
Gas cards, bus and train tickets and airfare to medical care
757-318-9174
· Business hours
4Getting around without the car
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Public bus
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Buses Mon-Fri about 7:35am-4:30pm; office Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. No weekend or holiday service.
The Bike Works
Earn-a-Bike, low-cost used bikes and DIY repair shop
575-388-1444
914 N Pope St, Silver City · Tue-Fri 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-4pm
Use the guide "Needs a ride, a bus ticket, or to get to another town".
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about a bus ticket from the Stuff drawer if they must travel.
5Help paying for a repair or gas
Has a job, and the repair keeps the job?
Modest Needs Foundation
Self-Sufficiency Grants: one-time payment of an emergency bill for low-income wo
844-667-3776
· Phone answered 9am-2pm Eastern (7am-12pm Mountain) daily; apply online
The Salvation Army - Silver City Service Unit
Local emergency assistance
575-534-9509
22 Kirkland Rd., Silver City
St. Francis Newman Center (Catholic parish)
Associates emergency help (rent, utilities, medicine)
575-388-4933
914 W. 13th St. (south side ramp), Silver City · 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:00 am
In job training? WIOA can help some students with transportation costs.
America's Job Center New Mexico - Southwestern Area (SAWDB / SCCOG)
WIOA tuition assistance (Individual Training Account) and supportive services
(575) 538-3737
420 W. Broadway Street, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, closed noon-1pm
You can ask"Did you or your spouse serve in the Army or Air Force?" Military aid groups help some members, retirees and families with car repairs.
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Zero-interest loans and grants for soldiers, retirees and families
866-878-6378
· Online anytime
Air & Space Forces Aid Society (AFAS)
Interest-free loans and grants for Air Force and Space Force members and retiree
703-972-2650
· Online anytime
6Keep the car legal
Use the guide "Lost their driver's license, has a DWI, or needs it reinstated".
Sleeping in the car? Use the guide "Living in a car or vehicle".
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.