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.
1Find out what they need
You can ask"Can you cook, shop, bathe, dress and take your medicine on your own?"
You can ask"Who helps you now? Do you have Medicaid, Medicare or both?"
If they are left alone without food, care or medicine, or someone is taking advantage of them, use the guide "A senior or disabled adult is being neglected, abused or taken advantage of".
2Meals delivered at home (60+)
Silver City Senior Center (operated by the Village of Santa Clara)
Senior center and Meals on Wheels sign-up
575-597-7124
205 W Victoria St, Silver City · Lunch Mon-Fri 12:00-12:30pm
Village of Santa Clara Senior Center
Congregate meals
575-537-5254
107 N. East St., Santa Clara · Mon-Fri 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Hurley Senior Centernot yet confirmed: call first
Senior center and meals
(575) 537-5756
301 Carasco Ave, Hurley · Weekdays; call for meal time
Mimbres Senior Center
Senior center (Mimbres)
575-536-9990
2620 Highway 35, Mimbres · Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:00pm
Gila Senior Center
Senior center (Gila)
575-536-2888
403 NM-211, Gila
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Emergency food box delivery
(575) 388-2988
501 E 13th St, Silver City · Pantry hours Tue-Thu 11 am-3 pm; office Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm
3More food help
At the Gospel MissionThe Senior Pantry for seniors, plus breakfast and lunch on weekdays.
Silver City Gospel Mission
Senior Pantry
575-388-5071
111 S. Texas St., Silver City · 3rd Thursday of each month, 9:00-10:00am
NM Health Care Authority
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (senior food box)
505-242-6777
Silver City · Monthly
At the Gospel MissionWe can help apply for SNAP at YES New Mexico (yes.state.nm.us).
4A helper at home
NM Aging & Long-Term Services - Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Senior and disability help line (Medicare/SHIP counseling)
800-432-2080
· Mon-Fri 7:45am-5pm
NM Health Care Authority
Turquoise Care Community Benefit (in-home care instead of a nursing home)
800-283-4465
Horizon Home Health
Medicare/Medicaid home health
575-388-1801
1250 E 32nd St, Silver City · Weekdays
Ambercare
In-home health care
575-388-0222
1290 E. 32nd St., Silver City
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Curb-to-curb ride by reservation (demand response)
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Book Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:50pm; rides run same days and hours as bus routes
5Help for the family caregiver
NM Aging and Long-Term Services Department - New MexiCare
Paid stipend for family caregivers of older adults
800-432-2080
· ADRC Mon-Fri 7:45am-5pm
Silver Adult Care Services (SACS)not yet confirmed: call first
Friday caregiver respite for adults with dementia
575-388-1319
Silver City · Fridays, 4 hours (call for times)
Alzheimer's Association - New Mexico Chapter
24/7 dementia helpline, care consultation and caregiver support groups
800-272-3900
Las Cruces · 24/7
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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