A child needs school meals, supplies, or help staying in school
Use when a child is hungry at school or on weekends, needs supplies, or is having trouble staying in school.
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.
515 W College Ave (Library); Gough Park at Pope and 12th, Silver City · Summer weekdays (2026: June 8-July 24); Gough Park 10:30-11:30, Library 10:45-11:45, Stout 10:30-noon
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
1107 Tom Foy Blvd., Bayard · Medical Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7-11 am; behavioral health Mon, Tue, Thu 7-11 am; closed Wed
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.