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 safety first
Anyone in danger, hurt, or very sick: call 911.
You can ask"Are you and the children safe right now? Is anyone hurting you or looking for you?"
If they are leaving an abuser, use the guide "A woman (maybe with children) has no safe place or is leaving an abuser".
2A place for tonight
At the Gospel MissionSierra House at the Mission is a shelter for women and children. Call 575-388-5071 to ask about a bed.
Silver City Gospel Mission
Sierra House shelter for women and children
575-388-5071
Silver City (address shared by phone) · Call 575-388-5071
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Seasonal Overnight Shelter (SOS)
575-956-6131
610 N. Silver St. (cul-de-sac at 7th St. and Gold, behind the public works yard), Silver City · Usually opens December 1, every night from 5:00 pm. May be open more of the year: SPIN reported 3,900 bed nights in one quarter of 2025. Call to check.
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)
You can say"SPIN's shelter takes men, women and children of all ages, so a dad with his kids or a two-parent family can stay together there while it is open. It usually opens December 1, from 5 pm. Let's call to check."
3Food and basics for the children
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch every weekday, the food pantry, clothing, showers, laundry and hygiene kits.
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Alimento Para Los Ninos weekend backpacks
575-388-2988
501 E. 13th St., Silver City · School year
4Keep the children in school
Silver Consolidated Schools
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaison
575-956-2000
2810 N Swan St, Silver City · Mon-Fri business hours
Cobre Consolidated Schools
McKinney-Vento homeless student liaison
575-537-4010
900 Central Ave, Bayard · Mon-Fri business hours
5Next steps toward housing
Use the guide "Got an eviction notice, is behind on rent, or is looking for housing".
Use the guide "Wants to apply for SNAP, Medicaid or cash help".
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.