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A man alone has nowhere to sleep tonight

Use when a single adult man (or any adult alone) has no safe place to sleep tonight.

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.

1Check that he is safe right now

You can ask"Are you hurt or sick right now?"
You can ask"Where did you sleep last night? Is it safe to go back there?"
If he is hurt, very sick, very cold, too hot or confused, call 911 now.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7

2Call the seasonal shelter

You can say"There is a seasonal shelter in town. Let me call and see if it is open tonight."
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.
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Daily community dinner
(575) 494-1128
610 N. Silver St. (cul-de-sac at 7th St. and Gold, behind the public works yard), Silver City · Daily from 5 pm

3Find safe places for the day

At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch on weekdays, plus showers, laundry and clean clothes.
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 Public Library
Free computers, internet and Wi-Fi
575-538-3672
515 W. College Ave., Silver City · Mon-Thu 9am-6pm; Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm; closed Sun
Grant County Office of Emergency Management
County emergency management (fires, floods, evacuations)
575-574-0065
1400 Highway 180 E, Silver City · County office hours

4Give him gear for tonight

At the Gospel MissionAsk staff for the Stuff drawer: a blanket, sleeping bag or tent.
At the Gospel MissionClothing bank: warm clothes (2 visits every 30 days).
You can ask"Do you have a phone that works?"
At the Gospel MissionIf not, ask staff about a free government (Lifeline) phone from the Stuff drawer.
Gila National Forest - Supervisor's Office
Forest camping rules, fire restrictions and closures
575-388-8201
3005 E Camino del Bosque, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

5Look at a shelter in another town

You can ask"Would you go to a shelter in another town if we can get you there?"
Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter and recovery program
(575) 523-7727
1050 W Amador Ave, Las Cruces · Intake Mon-Fri 12-3:30pm
Mesilla Valley Community of Hope
Camp Hope tent community
(575) 523-2219
999 W Amador Ave, Las Cruces · Call to confirm
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about a bus ticket from the Stuff drawer.

6Start a plan for tomorrow

You can say"Let's get you on the list for housing help."
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
Coordinated Entry (Balance of State)
505-217-9570
· Mon-Fri business hours
You can ask"Did you ever serve in the military?" If yes, also use the veteran guide.
You can ask"Do you have a photo ID?"
At the Gospel MissionIf not, the case worker can start the ID path. The Mission can sign the homeless statement for a free NM ID.
Silver City Gospel Mission
Vital documents help
575-388-5071
111 S. Texas St., Silver City · Monday-Friday, 8:30am-1:45pm; ask at the front desk

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.