Use when someone wants to find work, get job training, make a resume, or get ready for a job interview.
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.
1Talk about what kind of work they want
You can ask"What kind of work have you done before? What would you like to do?"
You can ask"Do you have a photo ID and your Social Security number?"
You can ask"Is there anything that makes work hard, like a disability, a record, or no ride?"
2Go to the Workforce Connection job center
It helps with job search, resumes, computers, training money and unemployment claims. It is free.
The office is at 420 W. Broadway St. Walk in Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (may close 12-1).
NM Workforce Connection - Silver City (America's Job Center)
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Buses Mon-Fri about 7:35am-4:30pm; office Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. No weekend or holiday service.
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.