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.
1Make sure they are safe now
Take them to a quiet, private place. Offer water and a seat.
You can ask"Are you hurt? Is the person who did this nearby?"
Hurt, in danger, or the crime is happening now: call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
Sexual assault? Use the guide "Was sexually assaulted or raped".
Hurt by a partner or family member? Use the guide "A woman (maybe with children) has no safe place or is leaving an abuser".
2Get medical care
You can ask"Did you hit your head? Where does it hurt?"
Head injury, trouble breathing, or bleeding that won't stop: call 911.
Gila Regional Medical Center
Emergency room
575-538-4000 · 24/7:
911
1313 E. 32nd St., Silver City · 24/7
Silver Health CARE
Primary care and urgent care
575-538-2981
1600 E. 32nd St., Silver City · Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Urgent Care Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
3Report it to police, if they choose
You can say"It's your choice to make a police report. A report gives you a case number."
Silver City Police Department
Non-emergency line (via Central Dispatch)
575-388-8840
1011 N Hudson St, Silver City · 24/7
Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, fire)
575-388-8840
Silver City · 24/7
Silver City Police Department
Police records (reports)
575-956-1245
1011 N Hudson St, Silver City · Business hours, Mon-Fri (call)
4Get help as a crime victim
Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office - Grant County
Victim advocates for crime victims
575-388-1941
Silver City (address shared by phone) · Weekday business hours (call)
NM Crime Victims Reparation Commission
Crime victim compensation
800-306-6262
Albuquerque (address shared by phone)
New Mexico VINE (Dept. of Information Technology)
Victim notification of offender release or escape
1-877-551-8463
· 24/7 operators
5Replace what was taken
ID stolen? Use the guide "Has no ID at all".
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about a free government (Lifeline) phone from the Stuff drawer.
Bank card, benefits card or personal information stolen? Use the guide "Was scammed or had their identity stolen".
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch on weekdays, a pantry bag, showers, laundry and clothes.
6Feelings after a crime
Use the guide "Needs someone to talk to or mental health counseling".
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.