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.
1If someone is in danger now
Screaming, hitting, threats with a weapon, or someone begging for help: call 911. Don't step in yourself.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
2Talk privately and listen
Only talk when the abuser is not around and can't see their phone.
You can say"I've noticed some things and I'm worried about you. I'm here if you ever want to talk."
You can say"It is not your fault. You don't deserve to be hurt."
3Share help they can call
El Refugio
El Refugio 24-hour crisis hotline (local DV shelter)
575-538-2125
Silver City (address shared by phone) · 24/7
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 domestic violence hotline (call, text, chat)
1-800-799-7233
· 24/7
New Mexico Legal Aid
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Legal Helpline
1-877-974-3400
· M-F 9am-5pm
At the Gospel MissionSierra House is a shelter for women and children. See the guide "A woman (maybe with children) has no safe place or is leaving an abuser".
4If it is a child, senior or disabled adult
In New Mexico, anyone who thinks a child is being abused or neglected must report it. Call #SAFE (#7233) from a cell phone.
NM CYFD - Statewide Central Intake
Report child abuse or neglect (#SAFE)
855-333-7233 · 24/7:
#SAFE
· 24/7
NM Aging & Long-Term Services - Adult Protective Services
Report adult abuse, neglect or exploitation (statewide intake)
866-654-3219
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.