Washoe County, NV Assistance Programs

Washoe County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Washoe County.

Reno Community Assistance Center

355 Record St
Reno, NV - 89512
775-334-2677
Provides emergency bus tickets home. Must meet at least the following criteria: requirements: a) MUST GO IN IN PERSON, NO EXCEPTIONS b) Must be homeless c) must have good reason why they aren't able to stay and do day labor to buy the ticket themselves (i.e., single parent w/children, disabled, elderly, etc.) Able-bodied persons are directed to emergency housing and given day labor information. If a woman and her children are abandoned here by dad/boyfriend, the HELP office will help them get back home. If person knows someone who could wire them money, but doesn't have the money to make the calls, the HELP office will make all the long distance calls they need for them. The HELP office must be able to contact the person they intend to stay with. Client must go in person to receive services. - Intake: Telephone and walk in reports Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Records Tues - Fri 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Work Applicant Registration Tues - Fri 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m...

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Washoe County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Washoe County.

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Senior Program

34 Reservation Road
Reno, NV - 89502
(775)329-9929
The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Senior Program promotes and improves the quality of life for seniors ages 55 and older through a wide variety of educational, cultural and traditional activities as well as health, nutrition and wellness services, assistance and resources. The Senior Center, located at the corner of Reservation Road and Golden Lane, is open daily except for regular, recognized holidays. At the Senior Center, weekday meal service for elders, who are ages 55 and older, is available. A nutritious lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. The menu is based on Federal Nutrition Guidelines for seniors and incorporates organic foods. In addition, meal delivery is available for all homebound seniors who reside on the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony or in Hungry Valley...

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Numaga Senior Center

P.O. Box 256
Nixon, NV - 89424
(775)574-1064
The Senior Center was named after one of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Leaders Numaga, which translated to English means Give Food. The Numaga Senior Program provides services to the Elder population (60 years and over) residing within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation...

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Food Bank of Northern Nevada

550 Italy Drive
Sparks, NV - 89437
(775) 331-3663
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada distributes food to local food pantries so that people and familiescan receive a bag of groceries and other emergency food assistance close to their own neighborhoods.Hours:Monday: 8am-4:30pmTuesday: 8am-4:30pmWednesday: 8am-4:30pmThursday: 8am-4:30pmFriday: 8am-4:30pm..

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Washoe County Health Care Assistance Programs and Clinics

Our list of clinics and healthcare assistance programs includes free and income based clincs: dental and medical, health care assistant payment programs, etc.

Lockwood Senior Center

800 Peri Ranch Road
Lockwood, NV - 89434
775-342-2840
At Nevada Health Centers, they believe that everyone has the right to affordable, quality medical and dental care, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. Services: Blood Pressure Checks, Drug Organization, Health Education, Minor Injury Care, Immunizations, Referrals. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ..

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Washoe County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Washoe County.

Sun Valley Senior Center

115 West 6th Avenue
Sun Valley, NV - 89433
(775)673-9417
They aim to offer opportunities for the community's older adults to maintain dignity, maintain independence, and to enhance the quality of their lives through the provision of direct and indirect services in a quality, cost-effective manner. ..

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Sparks Senior Center

97 Richards Way
Sparks, NV - 89431
(775)353-3110
The Mission of Washoe County Senior Services is to offer opportunities for the community's older adults to maintain dignity, maintain independence, and to enhance the quality of their lives through the provision of direct and indirect services in a quality, cost-effective manner...

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Incline Village Community Center

855 Alder Ave
Incline Village, NV - 89451
(775)328-2003
In the summer of 2017, Washoe County began remodeling the old Incline Village Library, converting the building into a social gathering place for the residents of north Tahoe. On Monday, March 12, 2018, the new Washoe County Incline Village Community Center officially opened its doors to the public in a soft opening targeted to seniors in need. The Center will help ease isolation and service access barriers that directly affect the quality of life for the senior population of Incline Village. Other tenants in the facility include the United States Forest Service, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and the Tahoe Transportation District. Located next to the new Incline Library, the Center offers seniors drop in hours for board games, trivia, movies and more!..

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Gerlach Senior Center

385 E. Sunset Blvd.
Gerlach, NV - 89412
(775)557-2206
The Mission of Washoe County Senior Services is to offer opportunities for the community's older adults to maintain dignity, maintain independence, and to enhance the quality of their lives through the provision of direct and indirect services in a quality, cost-effective manner...

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Washoe County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.