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.
1Find out what they need
You can ask"What do you need most today: soap, toothbrush, razors, pads or tampons, or diapers?"
You can ask"Do you need diapers for a baby, or supplies for an adult?"
2Get a hygiene kit at the Mission
At the Gospel MissionFree hygiene and survival kits. Ask at the front desk.
Silver City Gospel Mission
Survival and hygiene kits
575-388-5071
111 S. Texas St., Silver City · Monday-Friday, 8:30am-1:45pm
At the Gospel MissionFree showers and laundry on weekdays. Sign up 9:30-11:00.
Silver City Gospel Mission
Showers
575-388-5071
111 S. Texas St., Silver City · Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:00am, first come, first served
3Other free places
Hidalgo Medical Services
HMS Blessing Box - Silver City (24/7 free food and hygiene)
575-800-1467
114 W. 11th St., Silver City · 24/7
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)
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.
4Pads and tampons
Students can get free pads and tampons in school restrooms. New Mexico law requires them in public schools.
New Mexico public schools (HB 134 free period products)
Free pads and tampons in school restrooms
· School days
5Diapers for babies
Gila Regional Medical Center
Beginning Years home visiting program
575-388-9708
3202 N Ridge Loop, Silver City · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
El Grito, Inc. - Early Head Start
Early Head Start for pregnant women, infants and toddlers (home-based and center
575-537-2228
521 East St., Santa Clara
NM Health Care Authority - Turquoise Care Value-Added Services chart
Compare the extra benefits each Medicaid plan gives (flex funds, free phones, pr
Her Pantry Ministries
Diaper bank and period supplies
(915) 201-0929
4727 Hondo Pass Ste D (inside Holy Ghost Tabernacle), El Paso · Varies; see distribution calendar
See the guide "Pregnant or has a new baby and needs help".
6Adult incontinence supplies
You can ask"Do you have Medicaid or Medicare?"
NM Health Care Authority
Turquoise Care (Medicaid) customer service line
800-283-4465
· Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:30 pm
See the guide "Needs a wheelchair, walker or other medical equipment".
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.