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
Won't wake up, very confused, shivering hard or stopped shivering, slurred speech, or hot and dry skin with confusion: call 911 now.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
2Talk to them and offer help
You can say"Hi, I'm ___. It's going to be really cold (hot) tonight. Are you okay? Can I help you find somewhere safer?"
Bring
- In cold: a blanket, dry socks, gloves, a hat, a hot drink. In heat: cold water, shade, a hat, sunscreen.
3Help them find a warm or cool place
Silver City Street Outreach
Emergency Warming Center (cold nights)
575-519-5810
215 W. College Ave., Silver City · Winter nights below 40°F, 7:00pm-7:00am (call to confirm this season)
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.
At the Gospel MissionSierra House is a shelter for women and children. Call the Mission at 575-388-5071 to ask about space.
At the Gospel MissionHot breakfast and lunch every weekday indoors at the Mission, 111 S. Texas St. Everyone is welcome.
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
Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, fire)
575-388-8840
Silver City · 24/7
5Want 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.