← Help in Grant County

A loved one is in jail or prison

Use when a family member is in jail or prison and the family wants to visit, send money, or needs help while they're gone.

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.

1Find them and visit

Grant County Detention Center
Detention center main line (inmate info)
575-534-3803
320 South Ridge Rd, Silver City · 24/7 facility
Grant County Detention Center
Visitation schedule
575-534-3803
320 South Ridge Rd, Silver City · Visits Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:30pm
Grant County Detention Center
Detention administrator (mail, money, commissary/bond questions)
575-388-1265
320 South Ridge Rd, Silver City · Business hours (call)
Bring
  • Photo ID for visits
  • the person's full name and date of birth

2State prison

NM Corrections Department - Inmate Advocate (Southern NM Correctional Facility)
Inmate advocate for families of people held at the Las Cruces state prison
505-549-4223
Las Cruces

3Help for the family and children

Prison Fellowship
Help for families of prisoners and people coming home from prison
800-206-9764
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree
Christmas gifts for children of prisoners
800-552-6435
· Season runs fall through December
NM Health Care Authority - Child Support Services Division
Child support modification review (lower an order after income loss or jail)
800-283-4465
Use the guide "Wants to apply for SNAP, Medicaid or cash help" if the family lost income.

4When they come home

Use the guide "Just got out of jail or prison".

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.