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.
1If the child is in danger now
A child in danger right now, badly hurt, or left alone and unsafe: call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
2Report it
NM CYFD - Statewide Central Intake
Report child abuse or neglect (#SAFE)
855-333-7233 · 24/7:
#SAFE
· 24/7
You can say"I want to report a child who may be in danger. Here is what I saw."
Bring
- The child's name and age if you know them
- where they are
- what you saw or heard, and when
3Support for the child and family
Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS)
Silver Regional Child Advocacy Center
575-313-6203
Silver City (address shared by phone)
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 child abuse support line (call, text, chat)
1-800-422-4453
· 24/7
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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