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.
1Welcome them
You can say"Welcome. You're in the right place. Let's start with today."
You can ask"Are you hurt or sick? When did you last eat?"
Hurt, very sick, or in danger: call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
You can ask"How did you get here? Did you come from a jail, a hospital, or a program?"
2Meet basic needs today
At the Gospel MissionWeekday breakfast and lunch at the soup kitchen.
At the Gospel MissionShowers and laundry (sign up 9:30-11:00), and the clothing bank (2 visits every 30 days).
At the Gospel MissionHygiene and survival kits, and a food pantry bag.
At the Gospel MissionUse the Mission phone for local calls.
3Find a place to sleep
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)
4Set up an address and phone
At the Gospel MissionFree mail service. Their address is: Their Name, c/o Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, NM 88061. Sign up at the front desk.
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about a free government (Lifeline) phone from the stuff drawer.
You can ask"Do you have a photo ID, Social Security card or birth certificate?"
At the Gospel MissionIf not, the case worker can help with vital documents. See the guide "Has no ID at all".
5Start the next steps
At the Gospel MissionMeet with the case worker about benefits and housing.
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
Coordinated Entry (Balance of State)
505-217-9570
· Mon-Fri business hours
NM Health Care Authority - Income Support Division (Grant County office)
SNAP, Medicaid, TANF/GA, LIHEAP office
800-283-4465
3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City · Lobby Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (closed 12-1:30pm); phone center Mon-Fri 7am-6:30pm
You can ask"Did you serve in the military?" If yes, see the guide "A veteran needs help".
You can ask"Do you want to go back home, or to family somewhere else?"
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.