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.
1Safety now
In danger or being followed right now: call 911 and go to a public place.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
2Report it and keep a record
Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Non-emergency dispatch (police, sheriff, fire)
575-388-8840
Silver City · 24/7
3A protection order and legal help
New Mexico Legal Aid
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Legal Helpline
1-877-974-3400
· M-F 9am-5pm
Grant County District Court (Sixth Judicial District) - Clerk's Office
Domestic violence orders of protection (restraining orders)
575-538-3250
Silver City (address shared by phone) · Clerk Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (open over lunch)
4Support and a safety plan
El Refugio
El Refugio 24-hour crisis hotline (local DV shelter)
575-538-2125
Silver City (address shared by phone) · 24/7
Use the guide "A woman (maybe with children) has no safe place or is leaving an abuser".
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.