← Help in Grant County

A loved one is missing

Use when a family member or friend can't be found, including a child, a senior with memory loss, or someone in crisis.

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.

1Report it now

A missing child, a senior with memory problems, or someone who might hurt themselves: call 911 right away. There is no waiting period.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, fire)
575-388-8840
Silver City · 24/7
Bring
  • A recent photo
  • what they were wearing
  • where they were last seen
  • their phone number, car and plate
  • medicines or health problems

2Places to check

Grant County Detention Center
Detention center main line (inmate info)
575-534-3803
320 South Ridge Rd, Silver City · 24/7 facility
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)

3Runaway youth and Native families

National Runaway Safeline
Runaway and homeless youth line (1-800-RUNAWAY)
800-786-2929
· 24/7
NM Indian Affairs Department
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) help for families
505-476-1600
1220 S. St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe

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.