Places

INFO: Partnership Douglas County promotes a healthy community through education and resource connection.They posted a proclamation by the governor recognizing September as suicide prevention month on their Facebook page. They recently provided a place for youth in the community who need a place to do homework and destress with free WiFi. Upcoming events include a K9 fundraiser for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

INFO: Seniors-Subsidized-WCHC must be 62+

INFO: Family-Subsidized Sec 8

INFO: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Improves and transforms the lives of over 220,000 women, men and children every year throughout mid-California and Northern Nevada. With over 30 health centers, we provide a range of reproductive and general health services including birth control, pregnancy testing and options counseling, STD testing and treatment, HIV testing, breast, and cervical cancer screening, abortion, pediatrics,and adult primary health care. Hours: M: 9:00am-7:00pm, Tu-F: 9:00am-5:00pm

INFO: The agency coordinates pregnancy tests, provides maternity and free baby-clothing, limited ultrasounds, and information on medical assistance programs in Washoe County.

INFO: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Referrals for children, young adults, and families with developmental special care needs. Project ASSIST is Nevada's early intervention central resource directory for anyone seeking information about organizations, programs or agencies that may provide services and supports for children and young adults up to 21 years with disabilities, and their families.

INFO: If you or a loved one has a problem with gambling, there is hope. Resources and treatment are available. Finding help is worth it. Take the quiz below to learn the warning signs. This is not an emergency resource. If you are in crisis, please contact 1-800-GAMBLER or 9-8-8 immediately. It is important to note that this self-assessment is not a diagnosis and DOES NOT replace a face to face evaluation with a trained clinical professional. If you or someone you know answers “yes” to ANY of these questions, please consider seeking further assistance or information about your gambling behavior. The basis for this assessment was developed from https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/screening-tools/.

INFO: The Prominence Health Plan (Reno, NV) Facebook page is promoting September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and invites patients to test for it. Another post offers tips for healthy aging. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony held in Las Vegas in late August.

INFO: The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribes’ Reservation is located thirty five miles northeast of Reno, Nevada. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is governed by ten Tribal Council members who are elected bi-annually in December and on staggered two year terms. The tribe operates under the Indian Reorganization Act Constitution and By-Laws approved on January 26, 1936 by the Department of Interior.
742.2 square miles. 112,000 acre Pyramid Lake. Pyramid Lake is one of the most valuable assets of the Tribe and is entirely enclosed within the boundaries of the Reservation.
1st and 3rd Tuesday from 1pm-3:30 pm

INFO: Quest Counseling has been providing outpatient therapy and counseling to adults, families, and adolescents in the Reno are for over 17 years. We are trained to address: Problem Gambling, Relationship Problems, Trauma/ Grief, Peer Support/Case Management, Substance Use Prevention, Mental Health, Medication Management

INFO: Rainbow Helpers is an in-home care provider serving Henderson, Nevada and the surrounding area. Rainbow Helpers offers non-medical services in the home, such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation. They are promoting September as Healthy Aging Month and offer information and tips for care on their social media pages.

INFO: Main services include the backpack weekend food service for kids and information on school lunch programs for families in poverty.