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 for danger first
You can ask"Are you having thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else?"
Call 911 for a seizure, high fever with stiff muscles, very fast heartbeat, severe confusion, or if they will not stay safe.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
New Mexico Crisis and Access Line / 988
24/7 mental health and suicide crisis line
1-855-662-7474 · 24/7:
988
· 24/7
Hidalgo Medical Services
HMS Mental Health Crisis Line 24/7
855-422-4334
· 24/7
2Some medicines are dangerous to stop suddenly
You can ask"What medicine is it? When was your last dose? How do you feel now?"
Bring
- pill bottles, pharmacy receipt or a photo of the label
Stopping a benzodiazepine (like Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan or Valium) all at once can cause seizures. Shaking, sweating or panic after stopping: go to the ER today.
Gila Regional Medical Center
Emergency room
575-538-4000 · 24/7:
911
1313 E. 32nd St., Silver City · 24/7
You can say"Please don't stop or restart on your own. Let's get a doctor or pharmacist on the phone."
3Get a refill or bridge supply fast
First, call the pharmacy that filled it. Then call the doctor or clinic that prescribed it.
Hidalgo Medical Services
Genoa Healthcare pharmacy at HMS Community Health Center
575-342-8900
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm (closed 12-12:30)
Walgreens (Silver City #10808)
Pharmacy (store line)
575-534-0053
100 Rosedale Rd, Silver City · Pharmacy Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm (closed 1:30-2pm); store 8am-10pm
Walmart Pharmacy (Silver City Supercenter #1357)
Pharmacy
575-388-3113
2501 Highway 180 E, Silver City · Pharmacy closes 7pm (closed 1:30-2pm); store 6am-11pm
No doctor now, or the prescriber moved away? Ask for a same-day visit.
Hidalgo Medical Services
Tranquil Skies Community Health Center: Same-day medical and behavioral health
575-388-4412
1318 E. 32nd St., Silver City · Medical Tue-Fri 7:00 am-5:00 pm; behavioral health Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm (both closed 12-1)
Southwest Counseling Center (formerly Border Area Mental Health Services)
Outpatient mental health and psychiatry
575-388-4497
315 S. Hudson St., Ste. 12, Silver City · Call for hours
4No insurance or can't pay
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about prescription help from the stuff drawer.
Hidalgo Medical Services
Medication Assistance Program
575-342-8900
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm (closed 12-12:30)
GoodRx
Free prescription discount card and coupons
855-268-2822
· Online 24/7
NeedyMeds
Prescription assistance program search and free drug discount card
800-503-6897
· Online 24/7; helpline Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET
5Keep medicine safe
Center for Health Innovationnot yet confirmed: call first
Free naloxone, medication lock boxes and drug disposal kits (CONNECT)
575-534-0101
11587 US 180 E., Silver City
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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