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 that they are OK
Won't wake up, not breathing or breathing very slowly, blue lips, or badly hurt: call 911 now.
Possible overdose: call 911, give naloxone (Narcan) if you have it, and stay with them.
In very cold or very hot weather, if the person seems confused or sick, call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
2Talk to them kindly
You can say"Good morning. Are you okay? Do you need anything?"
You can say"I need this doorway clear before we open. Can I tell you where to get breakfast?"
Bring
- water
- a snack
- a card with the Mission's address and phone (575-388-5071)
3Tell them where to go
At the Gospel MissionHot breakfast and lunch every weekday at the Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St. Everyone is welcome; no one is turned away.
At the Gospel MissionOn Fridays, lunch people get a snack bag to help them make it through the weekend.
At the Gospel MissionShowers, laundry and the clothing bank at the Mission. Sierra House is a shelter for women and children.
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Seasonal Overnight Shelter (SOS)
575-956-6131
610 N. Silver St. (cul-de-sac at 7th St. and Gold, behind the public works yard), Silver City · Usually opens December 1, every night from 5:00 pm. May be open more of the year: SPIN reported 3,900 bed nights in one quarter of 2025. Call to check.
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Daily community dinner
(575) 494-1128
610 N. Silver St. (cul-de-sac at 7th St. and Gold, behind the public works yard), Silver City · Daily from 5 pm
4Ask outreach workers to check on them
Silver City Street Outreach
Street outreach and drop-in center
575-519-5810
215 W. College Ave., Silver City · Daily, about 10:00am-4:00pm, depending on volunteers (call to confirm)
New Mexico Recovery Coalition
Mobile street outreach for people experiencing homelessness
505-469-1139
500 N. Hudson St., Unit 1953 (mailing), Silver City
5If it keeps happening, or you feel unsafe
Silver City Police Department
Non-emergency line (via Central Dispatch)
575-388-8840
1011 N Hudson St, Silver City · 24/7
Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, fire)
575-388-8840
Silver City · 24/7
If they seem to be in a mental health or drug crisis, use the guide "Someone is loitering or causing trouble".
6Want to do more?
At the Gospel MissionHelp with a meal, give to the food pantry, or bring your church, business or family to cook and serve a Friday lunch. Call the Mission at 575-388-5071.
At the Gospel MissionThe Mission's staff can sit down with anyone who wants help with ID, benefits, recovery or housing. Point them to 111 S. Texas St., weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm.
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.