Use when someone was released from jail or prison in the last few days and needs a place to sleep, food, ID, medicine and to check in with probation or parole.
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 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.
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.
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
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".
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.