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 if it is an emergency
Chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of stroke, heavy bleeding, or will not wake up: call 911 now.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
Gila Regional Medical Center
Emergency room
575-538-4000 · 24/7:
911
1313 E. 32nd St., Silver City · 24/7
2Find care today
You can ask"What is wrong? How long have you been sick?"
Hidalgo Medical Services
Tranquil Skies Community Health Center: Same-day medical appointments
575-388-4412
1318 E 32nd St, Silver City · Medical Tue-Fri 7am-5pm; BH Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1)
Silver Health CARE
Primary care and urgent care
575-538-2981
1600 E. 32nd St., Silver City · Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Urgent Care Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Bring
- photo ID
- insurance or Medicaid card
- proof of income for a sliding fee
- list of medicines
3Help when they are out of medicine
You can ask"What medicine ran out? Who prescribed it? Which pharmacy?"
Bring
- pill bottles or the medicine names
First, call the doctor or pharmacy that gave the medicine.
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)
St. Francis Newman Center (Catholic parish)
Associates emergency help (rent, utilities, medicine)
575-388-4933
914 W. 13th St. (south side ramp), Silver City · 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:00 am
NeedyMeds
Help finding free/low-cost medicines
800-503-6897
· Online 24/7; helpline Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET
Rx Outreach
Nonprofit mail-order pharmacy (low-cost medicines, free shipping)
888-796-1234
· Mon-Thu 6am-5pm, Fri 6am-4:30pm Mountain; pharmacists Sat 8am-1pm Mountain
4Find a regular doctor
Hidalgo Medical Services
Silver City Community Health Center: Primary medical care
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office
Public health clinic
575-538-5318
2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm)
5Get health insurance
You can ask"Do you have Medicaid, Medicare or other insurance?"
At the Gospel MissionWe can help apply for Medicaid at YES New Mexico (yes.state.nm.us) right here.
Bring
- photo ID
- proof of income
- Social Security numbers
NM Health Care Authority - Income Support Division (Grant County office)
Medicaid (Turquoise Care)
1-800-283-4465
3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City · Lobby Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed 12:00-1:30 pm for lunch. Phone line (1-800-283-4465) Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:30 pm.
beWellnm (NM Health Insurance Exchange)
Health insurance enrollment help
833-862-3935
7601 Jefferson St NE, Suite 120, Albuquerque · Mon-Sat 7am-7pm (hours vary)
6Help with hospital bills and rides
Gila Regional Medical Center
Patient Financial Services (financial counseling, charity care)
575-574-4989
1313 E 32nd St, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Public bus
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Buses Mon-Fri about 7:35am-4:30pm; office Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. No weekend or holiday service.
Porter Transportation / Montoya Transportationnot yet confirmed: call first
Medicaid medical rides
575-537-3313
1400 Central Ave., Bayard · Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
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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575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.