← Help in Grant County

Wants to read better or get help with math

Use when an adult (or a parent for their child) wants to read better, spell, write, or do everyday math like money, measuring, or test prep for a GED or job.

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.

1Start with respect

You can ask"What do you want to be able to do? Read letters, read to your kids, handle money, pass a test?"
You can say"Lots of adults want to brush up. It is private and there is no shame in it."

2Free tutoring for adults

Literacy Link-Leamos
Adult tutoring, GED/HiSET, ESL and citizenship
575-388-0892
515 W. College Ave. (Silver City Public Library), Silver City · Office Tue-Fri 10am-12pm and 2-5pm (subject to change)
Western New Mexico University - Adult Education Services
Free GED/HiSET and ESL classes
575-574-5101
Watts Hall, 500 E 18th St, Silver City · Tutoring center Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; orientations every Wednesday
Western New Mexico University - Adult Education Services
Free ESL and GED/HiSET classes in Deming
575-574-5101
1360 W Florida St, Deming
National Literacy Directory
Find adult education, GED/HiSET classes and testing centers by ZIP code
(877) 389-6874

3Practice on their own

Khan Academynot yet confirmed: call first
Free online math lessons and practice (all levels)
· Online 24/7
Silver City Public Library
Free library card (homeless residents welcome)
575-538-3672
515 W. College Ave., Silver City · Mon-Thu 9am-6pm; Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm
New Mexico State Library - Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Free talking books and players by mail
800-456-5515
1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

4Help for children

Mimbres Valley Health Action League (MVHAL)not yet confirmed: call first
Mimbres Valley Learning Center (tutoring and family support)
575-574-7674
2739 NM-35, San Lorenzo
Literacy Link-Leamos
Let's Read - free books for Grant County schoolchildren
575-388-0892
515 W. College Ave. (Silver City Public Library), Silver City
Imagination Library of Grant County
Free monthly books for children under 5 (Dolly Parton Imagination Library)
575-519-4464
1609 N Swan St, Suite C, Silver City

5Next steps

Want a GED next? See the guide "Wants a GED or to learn to read, write or speak English".
Hard to read letters right now? See the guide "Can't read or understand a letter or form".

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.