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 with them and get Mission staff
Do not leave them alone, not even for a minute.
Send someone else to get Mission staff. The staff lead takes the lead.
Move to a quiet, private place if you can.
You can say"I'm glad you told me. I'm going to stay right here with you."
2Ask about suicide directly
You can ask"Are you thinking about killing yourself?"
You can ask"Do you have a plan? Do you have anything with you to hurt yourself?"
If they have already hurt themselves, have a weapon or pills with them, or will not stay safe, call 911 now.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
3Call 988 together (a warm call)
You can say"Let's call someone who is trained for this. I'll stay right here with you."
New Mexico Crisis and Access Line / 988
24/7 mental health and suicide crisis line
1-855-662-7474 · 24/7:
988
· 24/7
You can ask"Did you ever serve in the military?" If yes, dial 988 and press 1.
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 crisis line for veterans and their families
988 press 1
· Statewide phone/online; 24/7
4Get local help if needed
New Mexico Recovery Coalition
Mobile crisis intervention team (limited)
505-469-1139
500 N. Hudson St., Unit 1953 (mailing), Silver City · Not stated
Gila Regional Medical Center
Emergency room
575-538-4000 · 24/7:
911
1313 E. 32nd St., Silver City · 24/7
5Make a plan for the next few hours
You can ask"Who can be with you tonight?"
You can ask"What has helped you get through hard times before?"
Write 988 on a card and give it to them.
Help them make a counseling appointment.
Hidalgo Medical Services
Tranquil Skies Community Health Center: Same-day medical appointments
575-388-4412
1318 E 32nd St, Silver City · Medical Tue-Fri 7am-5pm; BH Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1)
Southwest Counseling Center (formerly Border Area Mental Health Services)
Outpatient mental health and psychiatry
575-388-4497
315 S. Hudson St., Ste. 12, Silver City · Call for hours
6Take care of yourself
Tell Mission staff how you are feeling. This is hard.
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.