Native American: tribal, health and legal help: Help in Grant County

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 →

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1Health care

NM Health Care Authority

Medicaid choice for Native Americans (IHS, tribal clinics, fee-for-service)

800-283-4465

2Legal help

New Mexico Legal Aid - Native American Program

Civil legal help for Native Americans, including tribal court issues

505-867-3391

51 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd, Suite 110, Santa Ana Pueblo · Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00-5:00pm

Native American Disability Law Center

Free disability legal advocacy for Native Americans

800-862-7271

905 W. Apache Street, Farmington

3Safety and support

StrongHearts Native Helpline

DV helpline for Native Americans

844-762-8483

We R Native

Native youth crisis text keyword and resource list

· Text line 24/7

White Bison (Wellbriety Movement)

Wellbriety online recovery circles (Native American 12-step)

719-548-1000

4State help and missing loved ones

NM Indian Affairs Department

State Indian Affairs office (constituent help and referrals)

505-476-1600

1220 S St Francis Dr, Santa Fe · M-F business hours

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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