Get Help

We offer a wide range of resources for whatever you may need. Every Community Action Agency in Nevada offers programs and services to provide emergency assistance when you’re in a difficult situation and to prevent future hard times.

880

children participated in a Head Start program in 2021

6,127

individuals received food assistance in 2021

88%

of people enrolled in housing assistance got safe, affordable shelter

We’re on a shared mission to support individuals and eliminate poverty in Nevada communities. Find food assistance, housing, and family-related services in your area. 

Programs & Services

General Assistance

Financial Guidance
Application Help
Tax Assistance
Senior Services

Healthcare Services

Prescription Assistance
Medical Services
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Substance Abuse Counseling

Family Development

Parenting Classes
Case Management
Childcare Help
Counseling

Emergency Services

Emergency Aid
Domestic Violence
Homeless Shelters
Victim Advocacy

Education Assistance

Head Start
Youth Education Classes
Adult Basic Education
Literacy

Community Engagement

Informations and Referrals
Community Involvement
Clothing Exchanges

Employment & Training

Employment Assistance
Job Readiness
Career Training

Travel Services

Scheduled Pickups
Non-Emergency Transportation
Rural Transportation Systems

It's Okay to Ask for Support

It can be hard asking for help, but that’s what we’re here for! The programs and services offered by our member organizations are for everyone—because we believe everyone deserves access to essential needs. Find the services you need at your local Community Action Agency.

Carson City

Carson City Health Dept.

Food services, breastfeeding, cottage industry, medical services, drug and alcohol abuse, std prevention, teen pregnancy prevention, child service

900 E. Long Street
Carson City, NV 89706

Churchhill

Churchill County Social Services

General rent and utilities assistance, Indigent services, homeless housing assistance, public guardianship, low-income apartment and food referrals

485 W B Street
Suite 105
Fallon, NV 89406

Clark County & Southern Nevada

CAPSNV

Family and supportive services, workforce services, MLK Center, Project Listos, Power 88, Food resources

330 W Washington Ave Suite 101
Las Vegas, NV 89106

Douglas County

Douglas County Social Services

Adult day club, community health, community outreach, behavioral health, workforce development, homemaker program, senior services, animal services

1329 Waterloo Lane
Gardnerville, NV

Humbolt County - Winnemucca

Frontier CAA

Rent and food assistance, senior services, monetary assistance, financial literacy

667 Anderson St
Winnemucca, NV 89445

Lincoln County

Lincoln County Community Services

Senior services, disability services, social services

1005 Main Street, suite #104
Panaca, NV 89042

Lyon County

Lyon County Human Services

Case management, employment training, financial literacy, forensic assessment services, housing stabilization, Indigent burial,mobile outreach safety team, social security outreach

620 Lake Avenue
Silver Springs, NV 89429

Mineral County - Hawthorne

Consolidated Agencies of Human Services

Referrals, food pantry, emergency assistance, rent and utility assistance, energy assistance, baby equipment loans, community outreach, child development classes, clothing exchanges, diaper and formula drives, public awareness, parenting classes

924 5th Street
Hawthorne, NV 89415

Nye County

Nye County Health & Human Services

Basic services, long-term care, HIV-AIDS resources, assault and domestic abuse programs

1981 E. Calvada Blvd North #120
Pahrump, NV 89048

Storey, Lyon, & Nye Counties

Community Chest

Kid’s programs, mental health, medical, domestic abuse, advocacy training, transport services

Washoe County

CSA Reno

Headstart, early headstart, energy efficiency weatherization, victim advocacy, employment training and assistance, free income tax preparation

1090 E 8 St
Reno, NV 89512

White Pine County

White Pine Social Services

Financial assistance, transportation, senior services

297 Nevada Northern Railway
Suite 1
Ely, NV 89301