← Help in Grant County

A senior or disabled adult is being neglected, abused or taken advantage of

Use when an older or disabled adult is being hurt, neglected, left without care, or someone is taking their money or property.

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.

1If they are in danger now

Hurt, in danger, or without food, heat or medicine they need right now: call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7

2Report it to Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services
1-866-654-3219
Silver City (address shared by phone) · Report line 24/7 at 1-866-654-3219. Silver City office (575-534-0832) Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00.
You can say"I'm worried about an older adult who may be neglected or taken advantage of."
Bring
  • Their name and where they live
  • what you saw or heard
  • who you think is involved

3Money taken, or a scam

NM Aging and Long-Term Services Dept
Senior Medicare Patrol (fraud help)
800-432-2080
· Weekdays
NM Department of Justice (Attorney General) - Consumer complaints
Consumer protection / scam complaints
505-490-4060
Social Security Administration
Representative Payee Program: get, change or appeal a payee
800-772-1213
· Mon-Fri 8am-7pm (national line)

4Get them more help at home

Use the guide "Caring for an aging parent, or a senior who can't get out".

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.