Use when someone is grieving the death of a family member, friend, child or partner and wants comfort, a group, or counseling.
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.
1Check for danger first
You can ask"Have you had thoughts of ending your life, or of wanting to be with the person who died?"
If yes, use the guide "Someone is in crisis or talking about suicide". Call or text 988. Stay with them.
299 E Montana Ave, Las Cruces · By appointment. Public groups (registration required): Thu 10am Grief Cafe; Thu 1pm Parents of Adult Children; Thu 4pm Open Group; 1st & 3rd Thu 11:15am Spanish group
Free grief counseling and groups for anyone, in English and Spanish, in Las Cruces. Call to sign up.
4Counseling
Western New Mexico University - Family Counseling Center
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch on weekdays, a pantry bag, showers, laundry and clothes.
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.