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.
1First, check for danger
You can ask"When did you last drink or use? What did you use?"
Overdose signs (won't wake up, slow or no breathing, blue lips)? Call 911 and give naloxone (Narcan).
Shaking hard, seeing or hearing things, confused, a seizure, or chest pain? Call 911 or go to the emergency room now.
Gila Regional Medical Center
Emergency room
575-538-4000 · 24/7:
911
1313 E. 32nd St., Silver City · 24/7
You can say"Stopping alcohol or nerve pills like Xanax all at once can be deadly. Please don't do it alone."
2Thank them and learn what they need
You can say"I'm really glad you asked. Let's make some calls together right now."
You can ask"Do you have Medicaid? Do you have a photo ID? Are you a veteran?"
You can ask"Can you leave town for a week or more? Do you have kids or pets to plan for?"
Medical detox = a hospital or clinic watches you and gives medicine. It is safest for alcohol and nerve pills.
Social or residential detox = a safe, sober bed with staff. Some places go straight from detox into a 30-day or longer program.
Outpatient detox = you sleep at home and see a clinic every day. For opioids, this is often medicine like Suboxone.
3Call the help lines first
These lines are free, open 24/7, and can look for an open bed 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
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
HMS Mental Health Crisis Line 24/7
855-422-4334
· 24/7
SAMHSA
National Helpline (treatment referral)
800-662-4357
· 24/7
4Call detox places, closest first
Close by (outpatient, they sleep at home):
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Tu Casa
575-597-2650
3200 32nd Street Bypass, Silver City
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Silver City Community Health Center: Behavioral health counseling
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm (clinic hours)
Recovery Management Center
Medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine)
575-388-1447
1311 N Grant St, Suite A, Silver City · Mon-Thu 9 am-6:30 pm, Fri 9 am-2 pm, Sat 9 am-noon
Las Cruces and Santa Teresa (about 2 hours):
BHC Mesilla Valley Hospital
Medical detox
575-382-4998
3751 Del Rey Blvd, Las Cruces
Peak Behavioral Health
Inpatient medical detox
888-289-0392
5065 McNutt Rd, Santa Teresa
Zia Recovery Center
Residential with detox
575-523-0111
303 N Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces
Las Cruces Recovery Center
Residential with detox
575-825-7222
2941 Los Amigos Ct, Las Cruces
Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center (Summit Behavioral Health)
Crisis Triage Center
575-449-8159
1850 Copper Loop (Bldg B), Las Cruces · 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
El Paso:
El Paso Behavioral Health System
Chemical dependency medical detox
915-544-4000 x2464
1900 Denver Ave, El Paso
Rio Vista Behavioral Health
Detox Program
844-254-2192
1390 Northwestern Dr, El Paso
Albuquerque (state and nonprofit beds):
NM Department of Health
Turquoise Lodge Hospital
505-841-8978 option 4
5400 Gibson Blvd SE, Box 13, Albuquerque
Turning Point Recovery Center
Detox and Residential Treatment
505-217-1717
9201 Montgomery Blvd NE Ste 5, Albuquerque
Bernalillo County CARE Campus
Withdrawal Management (formerly MATS)
505-468-1556
5901 Zuni Rd SE, Albuquerque · Walk-in, open 24/7 (specific program hours)
Healing Addiction in Our Community
Serenity Mesa Recovery Center (Crisis Triage Center)
505-877-3644
3701 Condershire Dr SW, Albuquerque
Veterans:
NM VA Health Care System
Substance Use Disorders Program
505-265-1711 ext. 7532
1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque
5Medicaid, rides and what to bring
NM Medicaid (Turquoise Care) pays for detox and treatment.
No Medicaid? Many hospitals and treatment centers can start Medicaid on the spot. Ask them.
At the Gospel MissionOur case worker can help apply for Medicaid at YES New Mexico (yes.state.nm.us).
Medicaid also gives free rides to treatment. Call the ride line on the back of their card, at least 2 days ahead if they can.
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about a bus ticket from the stuff drawer if they must travel.
Bring
- Photo ID
- Medicaid or insurance card
- all their medicines in the bottles
- a list of doctors
- phone and charger
- a few days of clothes
6If there is no bed today
You can say"No bed today does not mean no. Beds open every day."
Help them call back every morning. Write down who they talked to.
For opioids, start medicine now. It stops withdrawal and cravings while they wait.
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office
Harm reduction, syringe services and medications for opioid use disorder
575-538-5318
2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm)
Elite Primary Care (Elite Methadone Clinic)
Methadone opioid treatment program (walk-ins welcome)
(575) 215-3389
530 N Telshor Blvd Ste C, Las Cruces · Dosing Mon-Fri 6am-12pm, Sat 7am-9am; new patient intake Mon-Fri 6am-10:30am (no intakes on Saturday)
Keep them alive while they wait: carry naloxone, never use alone.
See the guide "Needs Narcan, fentanyl test strips or clean supplies".
See the guide "Someone is overdosing, or wants to stop using drugs today".
See the guide "Wants to stop drinking".
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Someone is overdosing, or wants to stop using drugs todayUse when someone may be overdosing, or when someone says they want to stop using drugs (fentanyl, heroin, pills, meth or other drugs).Wants to stop drinkingUse when someone says they want to stop or cut back on drinking, or a family member asks for help with someone's drinking.A family member is drinking or using drugsUse when someone is worried about a spouse, child, parent or friend who drinks too much or uses drugs.Someone drank too much and can't stay awake (alcohol poisoning)Use when someone has been drinking heavily and is passed out, can't be woken, is throwing up while barely awake, or is breathing slowly or strangely.Wants to stop using methUse when someone says they want to stop or cut down on methamphetamine (meth, ice, crystal) or other stimulants.Pregnant and using drugs or alcoholUse when a pregnant guest is drinking or using drugs (fentanyl, heroin, pills, meth or others) and needs prenatal care, treatment or support.
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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.