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.
1Notice and ask
You can ask"Have your clothes gotten loose? How much weight do you think you've lost?"
You can ask"Are you not hungry, or is it hard to get food? Is it hard to chew or swallow?"
You can say"Losing weight without trying is a sign to see a doctor. Let's get you checked and get you fed."
Can't keep food or water down, very weak or dizzy, confused, or vomiting blood? Call 911 or go to the ER.
2Feed them today
At the Gospel MissionSoup kitchen breakfast and lunch on weekdays. Offer a meal now.
At the Gospel MissionFood pantry, monthly food boxes, weekend snack bags, and the Senior Pantry for seniors.
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Grant County Community Food Pantry
575-388-2988
501 E 13th St (green building at the front), Silver City · Tue, Wed, Thu 11 am-3 pm; also 1st Saturday of the month 10 am-noon
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Emergency food box delivery
(575) 388-2988
501 E 13th St, Silver City · Emergency bags at The Commons Tue-Thu 11 am-3 pm; home deliveries (Mining District and Silver City) on the last Wednesday of each month; office Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm
3See a doctor
Weight loss can come from cancer, diabetes, thyroid problems, depression, drug or alcohol use, teeth problems or other illness.
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Silver City Community Health Center: Primary medical care
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Silver Health CARE
Primary care and urgent care
575-538-2981
1600 E. 32nd St., Silver City · Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Urgent Care Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
4Steady meals every week
NM Health Care Authority - Income Support Division (Grant County office)
SNAP food benefits
1-800-283-4465
3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City · Lobby Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed 12:00-1:30 pm for lunch. Phone line (1-800-283-4465) Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:30 pm.
Silver City Senior Center (operated by the Village of Santa Clara)
Senior center and Meals on Wheels sign-up
575-597-7124
205 W Victoria St, Silver City · Lunch Mon-Fri 12:00-12:30pm
Village of Santa Clara Senior Center
Congregate meals
575-537-5254
107 N. East St., Santa Clara · Mon-Fri 8:00 am-3:00 pm
NM Department of Health - WIC
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
575-388-9353
2610 N. Silver St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
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Someone collapsed, isn't breathing, or won't wake upUse when someone falls down and won't respond, isn't breathing normally, is only gasping, or is found unconscious on the ground, in a doorway or in a car.Someone is bleeding badlyUse when someone has a deep cut, stab or gunshot wound, or blood is spurting, pooling or soaking through clothes or bandages.Sick, out of medicine, or has no doctor or insuranceUse when someone is sick or hurt, has run out of medicine, or has no doctor or health insurance.Someone is chokingUse when someone can't breathe, talk or cough because food or something is stuck in their throat, or is holding their throat. Includes babies and children.Leaving the hospital with nowhere to goUse when someone is being discharged from the hospital or a treatment program and has no home or no one to care for them.Someone may be having a stroke or heart attackUse when someone suddenly has a drooping face, a weak arm, trouble speaking, or chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or cold sweat.
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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.