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.
1Make sure they are safe
Take them to a quiet place. Offer water and a seat.
You can ask"Did anyone hurt you or threaten you?"
Hurt or in danger now: call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
You can ask"How old are you?" If under 18, see the guide "A young person under 18 is on their own".
2If it was a partner or family member who hurt or scared them
El Refugio
El Refugio 24-hour crisis hotline (local DV shelter)
575-538-2125
Silver City (address shared by phone) · 24/7
At the Gospel MissionFor a woman, with or without children, tell Mission staff about space at Sierra House.
See the guide "A woman (maybe with children) has no safe place or is leaving an abuser".
3Find a bed for tonight
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.
You can ask"Is there a friend or other relative who could take you for a few nights?"
At the Gospel MissionUse the Mission phone for local calls.
4Get their things and papers
You can ask"What did you leave behind? ID, medicine, phone, clothes?"
Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, fire)
575-388-8840
Silver City · 24/7
New Mexico Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid (local office)
575-388-0091
2005 Hwy 180 W, Suite 500, Silver City
5Basic needs and support
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch on weekdays, showers, laundry, and emergency clothing.
At the Gospel MissionPeer support counselors and the case worker are here to talk. Prayer only if they want it.
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.