← Help in Grant County

A teenager is struggling: sad, bullied, hurting themselves, or in trouble

Use when a young person seems very sad, is being bullied, is hurting themselves, is in an unsafe relationship, or has run away.

In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers →
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.

1If they might hurt themselves

Talking about suicide, a plan, or a weapon: stay with them and call or text 988, or call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 crisis call/text/chat
988
· 24/7
New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (NMCAL)
NM crisis line (1-855-NMCRISIS)
855-662-7474
· 24/7

2Someone to talk to

Agora Crisis Center (UNM)
Crisis and emotional support line and online chat
855-505-4505 · 24/7: 505-277-3013
Albuquerque · Varies with volunteers (sources say 24/7 or 6am-midnight)
The Trevor Project
TrevorLifeline crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people
866-488-7386
· 24/7
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (love is respect)
Teen dating abuse helpline
866-331-9474
You can say"I'm glad you told me. You're not in trouble. Let's figure this out together."

3Counseling

Hidalgo Medical Services
Cobre High School Clinic: School-based health center (Bayard)
575-537-5069
1107 Tom Foy Blvd., Bayard · Medical Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7-11 am; behavioral health Mon, Tue, Thu 7-11 am; closed Wed
Hidalgo Medical Services
Silver City Community Health Center: Behavioral health counseling
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm (clinic hours)

4Ran away or kicked out

National Runaway Safeline
Runaway and homeless youth line (1-800-RUNAWAY)
800-786-2929
· 24/7
Use the guide "A young person under 18 is on their own".

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.