Looking for more healthcare resources? The Grant County Community Health Council is our county's go-to resource for information and referrals. Their website is absolutely packed with great links and information on healthcare providers, resources, training and opportunities.
Here are some resources that should be at the top of your healthcare list!
Telephone hotlines:
National Poison Control Center- 1-800-222-1222
NurseAdvice New Mexico– 24-hour hotline connects directly to a nurse for advice for all medical concerns. Referrals to other services as needed. 1-877-725-2552
AGORA Crisis Center - Crisis and Suicide Hotline 1-866-435-9166
Suicide Prevention Hotline – 538-3488
Bridge Line Crisis Hotline – Crisis and suicide hotline 1-800-426-0997
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Helpline – 1-800-962-8963 or 538-3488
Sexual Assault Hotline – Support for those sexually assaulted recently or in the past. Offers advocacy and referrals to community services for victims. 538-2125
Grant County Community Health Council- Community health and wellness resources. 388-1198 ext. 10
Infant care and issues:
Car Seat Program- Provides car seats on a limited basis, also checks car seat installation in vehicles for free. 388-9708 ext. 21
Conscious Fathering Program - Free program that covers basic baby care and the “things every parent needs to know,” and offers men important insights to help prepare for the precious early months of a baby’s life, complements of Gila Regional Medical Center. 538-4194 or Nigel Vann at 534-0882
Growing Up Together Strong (HMS)- Prenatal care, health counseling, education and teen parenting support groups. Individual support and advocacy. 534-0248
Breastfeeding Support/Lactation Consultant – Information and consultation on breastfeeding for those experiencing difficulties, complements of Gila Regional Medical Center. Mary Gruszka 388-9708 ext.11
Breastfeeding class- Breastfeeding education and information class, complements Gila Regional Medical Center.538-4194 or 313-4668
Early Childhood Program (WNMU)- Child development center for children 6-weeks to 5 yrs old. Specifically for WNMU students and their families. 538-6344
Family to Family Home Child Care Network (La Familia)– Links parents to registered childcare providers. 538-6750
Families F.I.R.S.T.- Support and education for families throughout pregnancy and birth of child up to three years old. 388-2426 ext. 124
Family Support Services (BAMHS)- A program designed to strengthen and preserve families by providing intensive home-based support services to families with children 0 to 12 yrs. old. Contact Marsha Bowman 574-4619
First Born Program– Support for first-time pregnant women and first-time parents (father or mother) with a trained health educator. Participation can begin any time during pregnancy or later and continues until the child is 3 years old. 388-9708
Breastfeeding Council- Support and advocacy for breastfeeding. Meets monthly. 388-9708 ext. 11
Prenatal Classes- Five-week prenatal class complements Gila Regional Medical Center. 538-4194 or 313-4668
LifeQuest Early Intervention- Provides screening, evaluation and assessment of children from birth to age 3 for developmental delays. 388-3681
Pre-K
Early Childhood Program (WNMU)- Child development center for children 6-weeks to 5 yrs old. Specifically for WNMU students and their families. 538-6344
El Grito Head Start – Preschool for children 3 to 4 yrs old.
- Bayard- 537-2650
- Santa Clara- 537-2228
- Silver City – 538-5459
Elementary Age
Mano a Mano School Age Program – Quality care for elementary children in a recreational setting. Before and after school programs. Children 5 to 12 yrs. 313-3420
Big Brothers and Big Sisters - Children are matched with a volunteer of equal interest. Children ages 5-12 yrs.
Cobre Schools Support Groups- Available in allCobre schools. Support groups including trauma, grief, ADHD, and anger management. Call Scott Asby at 537-4000 ext. 1429 for more information.
Silver Schools Children’s Support Groups – Available in allSilver elementary schools. Support groups including anger management, grief, and socialization. More groups are available. Call Joan Eng MA, school counselor, for more information at 956-2109.
Silver Recreation Center –After school programs, summer programs, seasonal programs during school breaks for children 6 to 12 years old. 388-3087
Family Support Services (BAMHS)- A program designed to strengthen and preserve families by providing intensive home-based support services to families with children 0 to 12 yrs. old. Contact Marsha Bowman 574-4619
Teen/Youth
Big Brothers and Big Sisters - Children are matched with a volunteer of equal interest. Youth ages 13-17 yrs.
Cobre High Wellness Center (HMS)- Health clinic and counseling center. 537-5068
Growing Up Together Strong (HMS)- Prenatal care, health counseling, education and teen parenting support groups. Individual support and advocacy. 534-0248
HELP New Mexico- Provides employment services to low-income at-risk youth between the ages of 14-21 yrs old. 534-0361
Multisystemic Therapy (BAMHS) – An effective program for helping youth with chronic, violent delinquent behaviors and/or serious emotional problems. It offers comprehensive home-based treatment for youths and their families. 574-4622
Public Health Office (CAPS) –Birth Certificates, vaccinations, family planning, STD testing & education. (575) 538-5318
Slam Poetry -Ongoing Performance Poetry workshops and performance venues. Contact: Damien Davies at The Wellness Coalition (575) 534-0665
Silver High Wellness Center (HMS)- Health clinic and counseling center 534-1015
Youth Service Corps- Crews employ local youth in meaningful outdoor work. Contact Josh Baldwin at the Wellness Coalition (575) 534-0665
Parenting Resources
Childbirth Education Line– Services include a five-week prenatal class, breastfeeding class, and the Conscious Fathering Program, complements Gila Regional Medical Center. 538-4194 or 313-4668
Child Support Enforcement- 1-800-288-7207
Confident Parenting (La Familia) – A course in interactive problem solving based in child development theory where parents share problems and solutions. Focuses on children 0 to 12 yrs. 538-6805
The Conscious Fathering Program - Free program that covers basic baby care and the “things every parent needs to know,” but more importantly it offers men important insights to help them prepare for the precious early months of their baby’s life, complements of Gila Regional Medical Center. 538-4194 or Nigel Vann at 534-0882
El Refugio- Domestic violence shelter and assistance with filing orders of protection. 538-2125 or 1-888-538-2125
Family Support Services (BAMHS)- A program designed to strengthen and preserve families by providing intensive home-based support services to families with children 0 to 12 yrs. old. Contact Marsha Bowman 574-4619
Father Power Program Support Groups (El Grito)-12 week course open to the public and free of charge for fathers or (child’s uncle or grandfather) childcare available. Call 537-2228 or 538-5459 for more information.
Foundations 4 Parenting (La Familia) – Classes on child development and techniques to build good relationships and improve communication with your child. Focuses on children 0 to 18 yrs. 388-4073
Information & Referral Service (La Familia)- Information on parenting and child development and assistance identifying child care options in community. 538-6750
The Neutral Zone-A neutral exchange, visitation and mediation services for families. 534-9920
Parenting Apart (La Familia) – Workshop to help parents and children deal constructively with parental breakup. Assists parents to develop co-parenting plan required by courts in divorce. Focuses on children 0 to 18 yrs. 388-4073
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbian & Gays (PFLAG)- Support, advocacy and education about sexual orientation and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. 534-0319
Parents for Behaviorally Different Children- Advocacy, education and support for families and children with neurobiological, emotional and behavioral differences. Provides a variety of services, trainings, parenting resources, and referrals. 1-800-273-7232
Playful Parenting (La Familia) – Six-week course to help parents gain control and enhance relationships with their child through therapeutic play. Focuses on children 3-12 yrs. (Child care provided) 574-8204
Love and Logic Program (BAMHS)- Program that teaches practical, easy-to-use techniques that work to promote positive changes in children’s behavior. Contact Barbara Miller at 574-4637
Toy and Resource Lending Library (La Familia) – Free toy and resource lending library. Features toys, games, books, children’s furnishings and other resources. Ages 0 to 12 yrs. Call for hours available. 538-6806
Community Resources- All Ages
Adult Education Services (WNMU)- GED classes and other educational classes like English as a Second Language, citizenship classes and computer classes. 574-5101
Alimento para el Nino- a school-based, community-supported food pantry program, fights hunger one backpack and one child at a time. Call for more information. 388-2988 or 956-2024
American Red Cross – 24-hour service. Deals with personal disasters caused by fire and offers assistance to those families. First aid, CPR and water safety classes. 534-4621
Bayard Public Library – 537-6244
Bicycle Program— Focuses on bike riding, repair, and safety, and meets twice a in Cobre area and once a week in Silver City area. 538-2061
Border Area Mental Health Counseling Services- Counseling for adults and children, and family services. Silver City at 388-4412, in Bayard 537-3174
Casa de la Cultura en Santa Clara- Art program, Friday family movie nights, youth camp in August 2008. Also Day of the Child Celebration in April 10-13 th. Call for more program details. 538-6526 or 574-4484
Casa Mia Ranch – Equine facilitated therapy for at-risk youth and individuals with varying types of physical, mental and cognitive disabilities.
Children Medical Services- Service for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disabling conditions in children. Children from birth to age 21. 388-9374
Courtesy Programs– Program for incorrigible youth. Parents can request services from JPPO office. 538-2061 Ext. 42303
DWI Program- Education and other programs to promote safe and responsible driving. 574-066
El Refugio- Domestic violence shelter and assistance with filing orders of protection. 538-2125 or 1-888-538-2125
Grant County Salvation Army Service Extension- PNM Good Neighbor fund for utility assistance and other emergency support for applicants. 590-7159
HMS Family Support Services- Community resource connection 534-0248
Family Based Shelter/Crisis Nursery (BAMHS)- Shelter care for at-risk children up to 90 days for children 0 to 18 yrs. old. Crisis Nursery is for at-risk children 0 to 12 yrs old up to 30 days. Both programs are home-based. Aurora Mendoza at 574-4637
Family Support Services (BAMHS)- A program designed to strengthen and preserve families by providing intensive home-based support services to families with children 0 to 12 yrs. old. Contact Marsha Bowman 574-4619
Income Support Division
Food stamps, financial assistance and health insurance to families with dependent children and to persons with disabilities who have no children. 538-2948
Housing Authority Region V (HUD)- Provides rental assistance and other housing programs for a variety of income levels. Housing rehabilitation. 388-1974
Literacy Link Leamos – Free service for adults and families who want to improve their communications skills. Tutoring, pre-GED, English as a Second Language, basic number skills and other aspects of literacy. 388-0892
Living on the Gila – Hiking and outdoor activities information for the Gila National Forest. 388-8201
Medication Assistance Program (MAP)- Helps people receive low or no-cost prescription drugs. 534-0248
New Mexico Children Youth & Families- Investigation of neglect, abuse or exploitation of a child. 1-800-353-5928
New Mexico Legal Aid
Free legal assistance in civil law. Call 1-866-224-5097 to establish eligibility for services. Locally 388-0091
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)- A grassroots self-help, support and advocacy organization for people with severe mental illness, their families and friends. 538-3205
Public Health Department-Provides immunizations, family planning, pregnancy testing, and vital statistic like birth certificates. 538-5318
Silver City Gospel Mission- Food pantry, clothing and meals seven days a week (Mon-Sat. at noon and Sunday breakfast, medical clinic first Monday of every month, and shelter for women and children, 114 South Texas, 388-5071
Silver City Public Library- (Children’s Services) 538-3672
Silver Recreation Center
After school programs, summer programs, seasonal programs during school breaks for children 6 to 12 years old, and assorted free evening activities and weight room available to community. 388-3087
Summer Lunch Program- Free lunches available for children 1 to 18 yrs old at a variety of locations throughout Grant County during summer vacation. Call for location nearest you. 956-2024
Time Dollar Program- A barter system allows families to ‘bank’ the hours they work and exchange them for various goods and services. Contact Marsha Bowmen 574-4619
Treatment Foster Care (BAMHS)- Out-of-home placement program for children with a mental health diagnosis. Provides a warm, loving, stable environment for children in transition to unification with their families of origin or adoptive families. Children ages 4 to 18 yrs old. Contact Barbara Miller 574-4637
United Campus Ministry- Provides support for WNMU population from hospitality to crisis pastoral counseling. 538-6570
Volunteer Center - Community center for volunteers to connect with the volunteer opportunities that best fit their skills. All ages welcome. 388-2988
Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC)- Provides staple foods to those who qualify, nutritional information, breastfeeding support and breast pumps available for loan. 388-9353
Special Needs Children
Autism Support Circle-A support group for families and individuals with autism.574-4684
Casa Mia Ranch – Equine facilitated therapy for at-risk youth and individuals with varying types of physical, mental and cognitive disabilities.
Child Care Service Bureau –Helps pay for childcare providers when parents go to work or school. 538-0259 or 1-877-533-0198
Children Medical Services- Service for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disabling conditions in children. Children from birth to age 21. 388-9374
Cobre Special Education Department- Provides evaluation and assessment for children 3 to 21 yrs old and related treatment and education services. 537-4024
Inclusion Specialist (La Familia)– Works with local childcare providers to promote quality programming for children with special needs. 538-6489
LifeQuest Early Intervention- Provides screening, evaluation and assessment of children from birth to age 3 for developmental delays. 388-3681
Parents for Behaviorally Different Children- Advocacy, education and support for families and children with neurobiological, emotional and behavioral differences. Provides a variety of services, trainings, parenting resources, and referrals. 1-800-273-7232
Silver School’s Special Education Department – Provides evaluation and assessment for children 3 to 21 yrs old and related treatment and education services. 956-2055
Step High- State-wide services for children ages 0 to 6 for children who are deaf and hard of hearing 1-800-841-6699 Sally Ann Anderson
Tutoring:
Cobre High After School Tutoring-Tutoring by 2 teachers in any subject. Cobre High School, high school students, 537-4020.
Tutoring in math, reading and science to reinforce classroom instruction, Cobre After School Program, 536-9348 0r 537-4055.
Tutoring in Spanish-Snell Mondays 3:30pm-5:30pm, 536-9348 or 537-4055.
After School Learning Program- Voluntarily tutoring Monday through Thursday 3:30-pm-5:00pm SHS Library.
After School Learning Program- Assists students to succeed in school with tutoring services. Offered at several sites. Call JPPO 538-2061
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