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.
1Danger signs
Shivering that has stopped, confusion, very sleepy, or hot dry skin and fainting in the heat: call 911.
Never use a stove, oven or grill to heat a home. Carbon monoxide can kill. Headache, dizziness and sick stomach in a heated room: get outside and call 911.
2A warm or cool place
At the Gospel MissionCome inside the Mission during open hours for a warm meal, coffee and a place to sit.
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Seasonal Overnight Shelter (SOS)
575-956-6131
610 N. Silver St. (cul-de-sac at 7th St. and Gold, behind the public works yard), Silver City · Usually opens December 1, every night from 5:00 pm. May be open more of the year: SPIN reported 3,900 bed nights in one quarter of 2025. Call to check.
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)
Silver City Gospel Mission
Survival and hygiene kits
575-388-5071
111 S. Texas St., Silver City · Monday-Friday, 8:30am-1:45pm
3Help paying for heat
NM Health Care Authority - Income Support Division (Grant County office)
LIHEAP energy assistance
1-800-283-4465
3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City · Lobby Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed 12:00-1:30 pm for lunch. Phone line (1-800-283-4465) Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:30 pm.
St. Francis Newman Center (Catholic parish)
Associates emergency help (rent, utilities, medicine)
575-388-4933
914 W. 13th St. (south side ramp), Silver City · 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:00 am
Southwestern Regional Housing & Community Development Corp.
Free home weatherization for low-income households
575-546-4181
109 E. Pine St., Suite 5, Deming · Weekday business hours
Use the guide "Got a utility shut-off notice".
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.