Southern Nevada Resources
Nevada 211 - Information about and referrals to community services
- Nevada 2-1-1 - Call 2-1-1 or 1-866-535-5654. Text and chat access also available. Information about community services - including food, clothing, shelter, financial resources, physical and mental health resources, child and senior services, disaster-recovery information and more - that can be accessed via voice, text and online.
Senior and Disability Services
- Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, INC - Free services to assist senior citizens in Southern Nevada.
- Opportunity Village - Helping citizens with severe disabilities to socialize, realize future career paths, seek independence and community integration and unleash creative passions through vocational training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts and social recreation.
- Nevada Care Connection - One on one assistance for Nevadans with functional limitations and their families. Streamlining access to services. Please note that to use “Request Help” survey, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari web browsers must be used.
- Southern Nevada Community Advocate - ADSD Community Advocates Program goal is to increase community resource awareness for all Nevadans across the lifespan. Creating opportunities to educate, inform, and connect those individuals seeking help to access programs and services to meet their needs. Advocates participate in outreach opportunities such as information fairs, presentations, program visits, and much more. The Community Advocates are also here to help and provide guidance as needed and can offer one-time emergency assistance to ensure sustainability and well-being of individuals.
- Jewish Family Service Agency - Serving all denominations including case management for eligible seniors and one-time emergency assistance for eligible households in southeast Clark County and Henderson. 702-732-0304
- Nevada Senior Services - Serving seniors and people living with disabilities in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Mesquite, and Nye, Esmeralda and Lincoln Counties. Services include information and referral, assistance and advocacy. (702) 648-3425.
- Southern Nevada Centers for Independent Living - Serving individuals with significant disabilities. Services include information and referral, advocacy, and benefits counseling. 800-870-7003
Veterans Services
If you are a veteran and are homeless or at risk of homelessness, you can go to the Community Resources and Referral Center (CRRC) which is the Coordinated Intake HUB for veterans. The office is open for walk-ins on weekdays except Wednesday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Wednesday hours are from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Veterans Administration
Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) at VA Northeast Primary Care Clinic
4461 E. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone (702) 791-9077
(Ask for the Community Resource & Referral Center homeless programs.)
- US Vets Las Vegas - Comprehensive services for homeless and at-risk veterans. 702.366.0456
- HELP USA Las Vegas - Operates a Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program that provides homelessness prevention services throughout the Las Vegas/Clark County area, permanent and transitional housing. (702) 778-7700
- UNLV Veteran Services - Academic, social, and administrative support to student veterans as well as active duty military members.
- Las Vegas Vet Center - Readjustment counseling for combat veterans. For assistance after hours, weekends and holidays, call 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387).
- Veterans Resource Centers of America (Northern Nevada) - Can provide eligible Veteran families with temporary financial assistance (rent, security deposit, childcare services, employment support services) as well as assistance in obtaining VA benefits. Also runs a 90-bed behavioral health center with dual diagnosis, as well as a Veterans Service Office Program for homeless and senior veterans in Washoe County. For inquiries or appointments, please contact (775) 284-8387 in the Reno area.
- VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System - Primary and secondary care to 240,000 veterans in catchment area, with 7 outpatient clinics available.
- SHARE Village Las Vegas - Emergency and transitional housing, supportive services, counseling and referral services.
- Henderson Vet Center - Readjustment counseling for combat veterans. Call 702-791-9100. For assistance after hours, weekends and holidays, call 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387).
Vouchers and Public Housing
Help for Homeless Families and Individuals
If you are an adult without children who is homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless, Southern Nevada’s Coordinated Intake system may help you to find housing that best meet your needs. You do not have to go through Coordinated Intake to get help from emergency shelters. You can go to any of the Clark County Social Service (CCSS) offices listed below between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday or call (702) 455-4270 See information listed under veterans’ services if you are a veteran or helping a veteran.
- Clark County Social Services office locations - Clark County Social Services. Provides a variety of services for needy residents of Clark County who are not assisted by other state, federal or local programs. These offices serve as Southern Nevada’s Coordinated Intake system for individuals and households without housing. 702-455-4270.
- HELP of Southern Nevada - Helps families and individuals throughout Southern Nevada to attain self-sufficiency through direct services, training and referral to community resources.
- Salvation Army - Southern Nevada - A ministry providing meals, shelter, transitional housing, family services, youth programs, substance rehabilitation, disaster relief and more.
- Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada - Food resources, affordable housing, clothing and other basic needs to help people of all cultures and beliefs rise up out of poverty and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.
- Hopelink in Henderson - Shelter, supportive housing, rentals, free tax preparation services under the VITA program, holiday gift assistance, rent and utility assistance.
- Help, Hope, Home - Helping the homeless in Southern Nevada.
- East Valley Family Services - Support for families, children and seniors in the Las Vegas Valley area, including food, energy and transportation assistance; employment and application assistance; senior-caregiver respite and more.
- Women's Development Center - Provides affordable housing, economic and educational opportunities and support services to families and individuals in the Las Vegas area.
- Family Promise - Offers homeless families the opportunity to achieve housing stability by providing short-term shelter, meals, case management and hospitality.
- Lutheran Social Services - Food pantry, clothing closet, crisis-based rent and utility assistance and other supportive services for senior citizens, youth, and low-income families in need.
- Shannon West Homeless Youth Center - For youth ages 16 to 21. Open 24 hours. Phone: 702-385-3776.
- The Shade Tree - For women and children stay up to 30 days. Phone: 702-385-0072.
- Las Vegas Rescue Mission - Adults and families with children can stay up to 7 days. Phone: 702-382-1766.
Property Management
- Initial Requirements for Property Managers - State requirements needed to obtain a property management permit.
- Southern Nevada Chapter - NARPM - NARPM® is a national association of licensed real estate professionals managing single-family and small residential properties. They promote business ethics, professionalism and fair housing practice, certifies members in the standards and practices of the residential property management industry and promotes continuing professional education.
Other Services
- Weatherization Assistance Program - Assisting vulnerable Nevadans by improving the energy efficiency of homes to ensure health and safety. Addressing leaks, insulation, heating and cooling issues, indoor air quality, and more.
- Southern Nevada's Home Builders Assoc - Dedicated to enhancing quality of life by meeting housing and community development needs of Southern Nevada.
- Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LACSN) - A nonprofit law firm providing direct legal representation, counsel and advice and community legal education to those who cannot afford an attorney.
Nevada Statewide Resources
Statewide Senior and Disability Services
- Aging and Disability Services Long Term Care Ombudsman - A statewide, federally mandated service to receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents who reside in long-term care facilities, including homes for individual residential care, residential facilities for groups, and nursing homes. Statewide, call 888-282-1155.
- State of Nevada Elder Protective Services - Services for seniors (60+) who may experience abuse, neglect, exploitation, or isolation. Call 888-729-0571.
Real Estate and Property Management
Fair Housing and Legal Assistance