Use when someone is new to Silver City or Grant County and has no money, no place to stay, no ID or phone, and does not know where to start.
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.
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?"
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.
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".
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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If a number or place here is wrong, you know a better resource, or you know a better way to help, tell us. We automatically check reliable sources and update supported routine details. Unclear changes and safety guidance go to our staff for review.
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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.