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.
1Ask what they have and what they need
You can ask"Where are you sleeping? What do you have now?"
You can ask"Do you have a tent, a sleeping bag, a blanket, a coat, socks and gloves?"
Shivering hard, confused, or very hot and not sweating: call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
2Get gear from the Mission
At the Gospel MissionHygiene and survival kits. Ask staff what is on hand.
At the Gospel MissionClothing bank for coats, socks, gloves and hats (2 visits every 30 days).
At the Gospel MissionThe thrift store may have blankets and camping items.
3Get gear from outreach
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
Hidalgo Medical Services
HMS Blessing Box - Silver City (24/7 free food and hygiene)
575-800-1467
114 W. 11th St., Silver City · 24/7
4Stay safe outside
Never use a stove, grill, heater or fire inside a tent or car. Carbon monoxide can kill.
Gila National Forest - Supervisor's Office
Forest camping rules, fire restrictions and closures
575-388-8201
3005 E Camino del Bosque, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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)
See the guide "Stuck outside in freezing cold or snow (hypothermia or frostbite)".
5Keep their things safe
See the guide "Needs a safe place to store belongings".
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about a free government (Lifeline) phone from the stuff drawer.
6Work toward a roof
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.
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
Coordinated Entry (Balance of State)
505-217-9570
· Mon-Fri business hours
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.