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 and check safety
You can say"Welcome. We're glad you're here. Let's take care of today first."
You can ask"Are you safe right now? Do you need medicine today?"
People who used drugs before jail can overdose more easily after release. Offer naloxone (Narcan). Overdose = call 911, give naloxone, stay with them.
Thoughts of suicide or crisis = call or text 988.
New Mexico Recovery Coalition
Harm reduction / syringe services
505-469-1139
500 N. Hudson St., Unit 1953, Silver City · Not listed
2Find a place to sleep tonight
You can ask"Where will you sleep tonight?"
At the Gospel MissionSierra House is for women and children. Ask Mission staff about space.
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)
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Recovery / transitional homes
575-494-1128
1620 E. Pine St. (main office), Silver City
3Get food and basics today
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch every weekday at the soup kitchen.
At the Gospel MissionA pantry bag (1 every 30 days) or emergency food.
At the Gospel MissionClothing bank, a shower and laundry.
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about the "stuff drawer": blanket, sleeping bag or tent, bus ticket, prescription help, or a government (Lifeline) phone.
4Check in with probation or parole
You can ask"Are you on probation, parole or pretrial release? When do you have to report?"
Look at the release papers together for the date and place.
NM Corrections Department - Probation and Parole District 6A
Adult probation and parole office
575-388-7312
1622 E. Pine St., Silver City · Weekdays
Grant County District Court (Sixth Judicial District) - Clerk's Office
Grant County Pretrial Services (release before trial)
575-538-3250 ext. 3
201 N. Cooper St. (Grant County Courthouse), Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (court hours)
Bring
- Release papers
- any ID, including the prison or jail ID
5Keep their papers safe and start the ID
You can say"Keep your release papers and your prison ID. They help you get an ID."
Next, use the guide "Has no ID at all".
6Restart medicine and health coverage
You can ask"Did you leave with medicine? How many days do you have?"
Some people leaving jail or prison get a 30-day supply of medicine through Medicaid.
NM Health Care Authority - JUST Health Plus
Medicaid reentry services before release from jail/prison
At the Gospel MissionApply for Medicaid and SNAP together at YES New Mexico (yes.state.nm.us). See the guide "Wants to apply for SNAP, Medicaid or cash help".
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about prescription help from the stuff drawer.
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office
Public health office (vaccines, family planning, harm reduction, birth certifica
575-538-5318
2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1)
7Connect to re-entry programs
Grant County Detention Centernot yet confirmed: call first
Re-entry program
575-534-3803
320 South Ridge Road, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00
New Mexico Recovery Coalition
Peer support and treatment linkage
505-469-1139
500 N. Hudson St., Unit 1953, Silver City
NM Corrections Department - Reentry Division
Release planning and reentry programs for people leaving state prison
505-500-9347
4337 NM 14, Santa Fe · Statewide phone/online; weekday business hours
NM Health Care Authority - Child Support Services Division
Child support modification review (lower an order after income loss or jail)
800-283-4465
For work, use the guide "Needs a job".
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.