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.
1Explain hep C in plain words
You can say"Hepatitis C is a virus that hurts the liver. Many people feel fine for years. The good news: it can be cured."
You can say"Most people are cured by taking pills for 8 to 12 weeks."
2Get tested for free
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office
Public health clinic
575-538-5318
2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm)
NM Department of Health - NMHealth Helpline
State health helpline (incl. vital records questions)
833-796-8773
· Weekdays 7am-8pm; weekends 10am-4pm
NM Department of Health - Southwest Preventive Medicine Clinic
STD, HIV and hepatitis C testing and treatment; family planning
575-528-5001
1170 N Solano Dr, Las Cruces · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm); syringe exchange walk-in 8:30am-4:30pm
3Get treated
Hidalgo Medical Services
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
Bring
- photo ID if they have one
- Medicaid or insurance card
- test results if they have them
4Protect their liver and other people
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office
Harm reduction, syringe services and medications for opioid use disorder
575-538-5318
2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm)
New Mexico Recovery Coalition
Harm reduction / syringe services
505-469-1139
500 N. Hudson St., Unit 1953, Silver City · Not listed
Silver City Street Outreach
Street medicine and harm reduction
575-519-5810
215 W. College Ave., Silver City
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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575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.