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.
1Check where they will sleep tonight
You can ask"Are you still in your home? Where will you sleep tonight?"
If they are already out, use the Tonight guides first.
At the Gospel MissionSierra House is for women and children. Ask Mission staff about space.
Being forced out by someone who hurts them? Domestic violence = El Refugio (24 hours) or 1-800-799-7233.
2Read the notice together
You can ask"Can I see the paper from your landlord or the court?"
Find what kind it is: a 3-day, 7-day or 30-day notice, or court papers with a hearing date.
Write down every date on it.
You can say"If there is a court date, it is very important to go."
New Mexico Courts HelpLine (Administrative Office of the Courts)
Eviction and landlord-tenant self-help guide and forms
3Get free legal help right away
New Mexico Legal Aid
Free civil legal help
1-833-545-4357
2005 Hwy 180 W, Suite 500, Silver City · Phone intake Mon-Thu 9:30 am-4:00 pm at 1-833-545-4357; online application any time at newmexicolegalaid.org. Silver City office: 575-388-0091.
New Mexico Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid (local office)
575-388-0091
2005 Hwy 180 W, Suite 500, Silver City
New Mexico Courts HelpLine (Administrative Office of the Courts)
Free court and civil legal information line
855-268-7804
· Statewide phone/online; Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
Renter and mobile home resident rights help
505-255-2840
Bring
- The notice or court papers
- the lease
- rent receipts
- letters from the landlord
4Ask for help paying the rent
St. Francis Newman Center (Catholic parish)
Associates emergency help (rent, utilities, medicine)
575-388-4933
914 W. 13th St. (south side ramp), Silver City · 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:00 am
The Salvation Army - Silver City Service Unit
Local emergency assistance
575-534-9509
22 Kirkland Rd., Silver City
You can ask"Do you have Medicaid? Which plan?" Some Medicaid plans give rent or move-in help.
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico
Housing stability assistance: help with rent, mortgage or deposit for Molina Med
844-862-4543
· Member Services Mon-Fri 8am-5pm MST
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Mexico
Care coordination; Move-In Assistance for a New Start; post-release meals
877-236-0826
· Mon-Fri 8am-5pm MT
You can ask"Did you serve in the military?" Veterans can get rent help.
Veterans Integration Centers (VIC)
SSVF veteran rent, deposit and rehousing help (serves Grant County)
505-296-0800
2701 Mulberry St SE, Albuquerque · Mon-Fri business hours
5Get on housing waitlists
Western Regional Housing Authority has Section 8 vouchers and public housing.
The office is at 2545 N. Silver St. Open Mon-Thu 8:30am-5pm (closed 12-12:30). Closed Fridays.
Western Regional Housing Authority
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
575-388-1974
2545 N. Silver St., Silver City · Mon-Thu 8:30am-5pm (closed 12-12:30); closed Fridays and state holidays
Western Regional Housing Authority
Public housing
575-388-1974
2545 N. Silver St., Silver City · Mon-Thu 8:30am-5pm (closed 12-12:30); closed Fridays and state holidays
Bring
- Photo IDs for adults
- Social Security cards
- birth certificates
- proof of all income
- bank statements
- tax return
- SNAP letter
Housing New Mexico (NM Mortgage Finance Authority)
Find affordable and subsidized apartments (online search)
505-843-6880
6If they are homeless: sign up for housing programs
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
Coordinated Entry (Balance of State)
505-217-9570
· Mon-Fri business hours
Silver City Street Outreach
Street outreach and drop-in center
575-519-5810
215 W. College Ave., Silver City · Daily, about 10:00am-4:00pm, depending on volunteers (call to confirm)
Hidalgo Medical Services
Linkages supportive housing - intake and case management (Grant County)
575-388-4412
1318 E 32nd St, Silver City
7Keep a way to be reached
Waitlists send letters and call. If they miss one, they can lose their place.
Help them get a mailing address and phone. See the guide "Needs a phone or a mailing address".
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.