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.
1Find out what form it is
You can ask"What is the form for? Who gave it to you? When is it due?"
You can ask"Do you have a doctor or clinic you've seen in the last year?"
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Silver City Community Health Center: Primary medical care
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
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
2SNAP work rules
Adults 18-64 on SNAP may have to work or train. People who are sick or disabled can be excused.
A doctor, PA, nurse practitioner, nurse, psychologist or social worker can sign a simple form.
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
Help with SNAP, Medicaid and TANF problems and wage claims
505-255-2840
301 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque · Statewide phone/online; weekday business hours
NM Health Care Authority - Income Support Division (Grant County office)
SNAP food benefits
1-800-283-4465
3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City · Lobby Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed 12:00-1:30 pm for lunch. Phone line (1-800-283-4465) Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:30 pm.
3Housing: a disability accommodation
A person with a disability can ask a landlord or housing office for a change, like a ground-floor unit, a live-in aide or an assistance animal.
The doctor's letter says they have a disability and why the change helps. It does not need to name the diagnosis.
Disability Rights New Mexico
Free advocacy and legal help for people with disabilities
800-432-4682
3916 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque · Statewide phone/online; weekday business hours
Housing New Mexico (NM Mortgage Finance Authority)
Renter's Guide and fair housing rights
505-843-6880
4Power shutoff and other papers
NM Public Regulation Commission - Consumer Relations Division
Utility complaints and shutoff help (electric, gas, water, phone)
888-427-5772
Disability (SSI or SSDI)? See the guide "Has a disability and can't work (SSI or SSDI)".
Parking placard? See the guide "Needs a disabled parking placard or has a service animal question".
5Get ready for the visit
Bring
- the form
- photo ID
- Medicaid card
- list of medicines
- where to send the form
At the Gospel MissionThe case worker can help fill in the person's part and make copies.
At the Gospel MissionForms can be mailed to the Mission's free mail service.
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Someone collapsed, isn't breathing, or won't wake upUse when someone falls down and won't respond, isn't breathing normally, is only gasping, or is found unconscious on the ground, in a doorway or in a car.Someone is bleeding badlyUse when someone has a deep cut, stab or gunshot wound, or blood is spurting, pooling or soaking through clothes or bandages.Sick, out of medicine, or has no doctor or insuranceUse when someone is sick or hurt, has run out of medicine, or has no doctor or health insurance.Someone is chokingUse when someone can't breathe, talk or cough because food or something is stuck in their throat, or is holding their throat. Includes babies and children.Leaving the hospital with nowhere to goUse when someone is being discharged from the hospital or a treatment program and has no home or no one to care for them.Someone may be having a stroke or heart attackUse when someone suddenly has a drooping face, a weak arm, trouble speaking, or chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or cold sweat.
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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.