Use when someone is worried about a spouse, child, parent or friend who drinks too much or uses drugs.
In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers →
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.
1If it's an emergency
Not breathing, can't wake up, or blue lips: call 911, give naloxone (Narcan) if you have it, and stay with them.
Use the guide "Someone is overdosing, or wants to stop using drugs today".
Al-Anon family groups (Silver City and Arenas Valley)
300 W. College Ave. (First United Methodist Church), Silver City · Mon 12pm New Hope AFG, First Methodist Church, 300 W College Ave (side door, west side); Wed 6pm, Valley Community Church, 19 Racetrack Rd, Arenas Valley; Fri 5:30pm women's group, 300 W College Ave (also on Zoom)
Hidalgo Medical Services
Silver City Community Health Center: Behavioral 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.