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 she is safe right now
Take her to a quiet, private room. Keep others from listening.
You can ask"Are you safe right now? Is the person who hurt you nearby?"
If she is in danger now or is hurt, call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
You can ask"Are your children safe right now?"
If a child may be unsafe, everyone must report to CYFD: 1-855-333-SAFE (7233) or #SAFE from a cell phone.
NM CYFD - Statewide Central Intake
Report child abuse or neglect (#SAFE)
855-333-7233 · 24/7:
#SAFE
· 24/7
2Get Mission staff
Tell Mission staff now. The staff lead decides about space at Sierra House.
At the Gospel MissionSierra House is the Mission's shelter for women and children.
Silver City Gospel Mission
Sierra House shelter for women and children
575-388-5071
Silver City (address shared by phone) · Call 575-388-5071
Never tell anyone where Sierra House is. Its location is kept private.
You can say"You are not alone. We will help you find a safe place."
3Call El Refugio together
You can ask"Would you like to call El Refugio? They are the local safe shelter and answer 24 hours a day."
El Refugio
El Refugio 24-hour crisis hotline (local DV shelter)
575-538-2125
Silver City (address shared by phone) · 24/7
El Refugio
Casa Carmel domestic violence shelter
575-538-2125 · 24/7:
888-538-2125
Silver City (address shared by phone) · 24/7
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 domestic violence hotline (call, text, chat)
1-800-799-7233
· 24/7
Luna County Healing House
Domestic violence shelter and advocacy
(575) 546-6539
Deming (address shared by phone) · 24/7
4Make a simple safety plan
You can ask"What do you need to take with you?"
Bring
- photo ID
- birth certificates and Social Security cards
- medicine
- phone and charger
- money or bank cards
- the children's papers
- clothes for a few days
You can ask"Is there a safe person you can call?"
You can ask"Do you have a pet you need to keep safe?"
Animal Welfare Institute - Safe Havens for Pets
Directory of pet sheltering for domestic violence survivors and unhoused people
· Online 24/7
5Talk about a protection order
You can say"A protection order is a court paper that tells the abuser to stay away from you."
El Refugio
Advocacy, protection orders and rehousing
575-538-2125 · 24/7:
888-538-2125
Silver City (address shared by phone) · Office weekdays; hotline 24/7
Sixth Judicial District Court - Grant County Clerk
District court clerk (felony, divorce, custody, protection orders, name changes)
575-538-3250 ext. 2
Silver City (address shared by phone) · Clerk Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (open over lunch); court 8am-5pm
Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office - Grant County
Victim advocates for crime victims
575-388-1941
Silver City (address shared by phone) · Weekday business hours (call)
You can ask"Did anyone force you into sexual contact?" Ask only if she wants to talk about it.
Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS)
Sexual assault crisis and support
575-313-6203 · 24/7:
866-750-6474
Silver City (address shared by phone) · Office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; 24-hour hotline 1-866-750-6474
6Cover basic needs today
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch on weekdays, a pantry bag, showers, laundry and clothes.
At the Gospel MissionEmergency clothing if she left with nothing.
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about a free government (Lifeline) phone from the Stuff drawer.
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.