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.
1Check for danger first
You can ask"Have you had thoughts of hurting yourself?"
If yes, use the guide "Someone is in crisis or talking about suicide". Call or text 988. Stay with them.
New Mexico Crisis and Access Line / 988
24/7 mental health and suicide crisis line
1-855-662-7474 · 24/7:
988
· 24/7
2Listen first
You can say"I'm glad you came in. How has your week been?"
Listen. Being heard is a good start.
You can ask"What do you enjoy? Who did you used to spend time with?"
You can ask"Would you like someone to talk to by phone, a group, or a place to go during the day?"
3Places to be around people
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch every weekday at the soup kitchen. Everyone is welcome.
At the Gospel MissionThe Mission has a Bible study for anyone who wants it. It is never required.
Silver City Gospel Mission
Bible study (voluntary)
575-388-5071
111 S. Texas St., Silver City · Ask staff for the current days and times
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Free monthly community dinner
575-388-2988
501 E 13th St, Silver City · Last Friday of each month, 5-7 pm
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Daily community dinner
(575) 494-1128
610 N. Silver St. (cul-de-sac at 7th St. and Gold, behind the public works yard), Silver City · Daily from 5 pm
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)
Age 60 or older:
Village of Santa Clara Senior Center
Congregate meals
575-537-5254
107 N. East St., Santa Clara · Mon-Fri 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Silver City Senior Center (operated by the Village of Santa Clara)
Senior center and Meals on Wheels sign-up
575-597-7124
205 W Victoria St, Silver City · Lunch Mon-Fri 12:00-12:30pm
4Someone to talk to by phone
New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (NMCAL)
Peer-to-Peer Warmline (call or text)
855-466-7100 · 24/7:
855-662-7474
· Call daily 3:00-11:30pm MT; text daily 6:00-11:00pm MT
Veterans:
Vets4Warriors
24/7 veteran peer support line
855-838-8255
· 24/7
LGBTQ people and their families:
LGBT National Help Center
Free peer support hotlines (all ages, youth and seniors)
888-843-4564 · 24/7:
988
· Mon-Fri 12pm-9pm, Sat 10am-3pm Mountain time (11am-8pm / 9am-2pm Pacific)
PFLAG Silver City
Support and listening line for LGBTQ people and their families
575-590-8797
PO Box 813, Silver City
5Groups and ways to belong
NAMI New Mexico
Family and peer support groups and classes
505-260-0154
Albuquerque · Varies
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Free online depression and bipolar peer support groups
· Many groups weekly; see schedule online
LGBTQ+ Grant County
Local LGBTQ+ community, support and youth program
575-956-5379
28 Amber Dr, Silver City
Want to find a church? Use the guide "Wants prayer, a church, or spiritual support".
Helping others is a good way to meet people. Use the guide "Wants to volunteer, or needs community service hours".
6If the sadness doesn't lift
Use the guide "Needs someone to talk to or mental health counseling".
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.