INFO: Sparks Library: Library houses books, DVDs, and audiobooks. Meeting room and Young People’s Library. Wireless computer access, public use computers, and computer classes.
Fees: No Fee | How to apply: Walk-in. Call for information

INFO: Spanish Springs Library: Access to books, music, movies, and books on CD. Downloadable ebooks, audio books and magazines are also available. 21 public access/internet computers and wireless work zone. Young People’s library, Teen Only, and meeting rooms. Programs including Story Times and Toddler Times, guest speakers, monthly showings of newly released movies, craft programs, book discussion, art exhibitions, computer coding classes, and virtual reality programs. An ADA computer station with a braille keyboard and printer, JAWS (software that reads to you), Magic (magnification software), and OpenBook (optical scanning software with scanner) is available to the public.
Fees: No Fee | How to apply: Walk-in. Call for information

INFO: Verdi Community Library and Nature Center: Library is located behind the Verdi Elementary School. Offers books, DVDs, and audiobooks. Library represents a collaboration between three government agencies: the Washoe County School District, the Washoe County Library System, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
How to apply: Walk-in. Call for information

INFO: The Washoe County School District recently shared a post from the Education Alliance of Washoe County's refurbishing of a local elementary school's library. They also posted how the Education Alliance of Washoe County continues the Healing through Health initiative, supporting Washoe County School District students in response to their experiences over the past 18 months which took a toll on their physical, nutritional, and mental health.Children in Transition. Child @ Family Services Department, (Connecting All The Pieces) The mission of the Child and Family Services Department is to prepare children to be successful in school by building a strong home-school connection with parents to support their children through educational and school readiness activities and to support the statewide early childhood community through professional development training and resources.

INFO: Adult High School Diploma Program: Offers programs which can lead to receiving an adult school diploma.
Fees: Set Fees | Eligibility: Adult 18 and older. | How to apply: Register Online.

Languages: Spanish

INFO: Family Resource Center-Central Reno: Family Resource Centers under Washoe County School District.

INFO: Family Resource Center-North Valleys: Offers referrals for basic needs such as: food, utility, medical/dental/mental health services, shelter/housing, and employment assistance. Assistance with applications such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, Energy Assistance, and other programs. Ongoing support based on the needs of the family.
Fees: No Fee | How to apply: By Appointment

Languages: Spanish
Also serves: Anderson Acres - 89506, Black Springs - 89506, Bordertown - 89506, Golden Valley - 89506, Lemmon Valley - 89506, Panther Valley - 89506, Rancho Haven - 89506, Red Rock - 89506, Reno - 89506, Sierra - 89506, Silver Knolls - 89506, Stead - 89506, Bordertown - 89508, Cold Springs - 89508, Reno - 89508, Silver Knolls - 89508

INFO: Feemster Family Resource Center-Northeast: Offers referrals for basic needs such as: food, utility, medical/dental/mental health services, shelter/housing, and employment assistance. Assistance with applications such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, Energy Assistance, and other programs. Ongoing support based on the needs of the family.
Fees: No Fee | How to apply: By Appointment

Languages: Spanish
Also serves: Reno - 89512, Lawton - 89503, Reno - 89503, Mogul - 89523, Reno - 89523, Somersett - 89523

INFO: Family Resource Center-Sun Valley: Offers referrals for basic needs such as: food, utility, medical/dental/mental health services, shelter/housing, and employment assistance. Assistance with applications such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, Energy Assistance, and other programs. Ongoing support based on the needs of the family.
Fees: No Fee | How to apply: By Appointment

Parenting Skills Classes-Sun Valley: Provides parenting skills classes to reduce family conflict and children's aggressive/disruptive behaviors, improve parenting skills, enhance family communication, develop mutual support, and increase parental supervision and appropriate discipline.
Fees: No Fee | Eligibility: Parents with children ages 6 to 18. | How to apply: By Appointment

Languages: Spanish
Also serves: Sparks - 89433, Sun Valley - 89433, Spanish Spgs - 89436, Spanish Springs - 89436, Sparks - 89436, Spanish Spgs - 89441, Spanish Springs - 89441, Sparks - 89441

INFO: For children ages 14-18 who have dropped out of school or are credit deficient

INFO: WCSO Victim Advocate

INFO: Senior/Disabled Subsidized Sec 8

INFO: Washoe Native TANF Program-Carson Office: Provides temporary aid and services to eligible Native American families with children that are at risk of welfare dependency. Program focuses on providing services that strengthen families, prepare workers for jobs, and encourage self-sufficiency. Career development, education, employment, youth and support services. Services available in Washoe County, Carson County, Douglas County, and Alpine County California. Administered by Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.
Fees: No Fee | Eligibility: Washoe Tribe member or descendant verification. | How to apply: By Appointment. Call, email, or visit website for information.

INFO: Washoe Native TANF Program-Alpine Office: Provides temporary aid and services to eligible Native American families with children that are at risk of welfare dependency. Program focuses on providing services that strengthen families, prepare workers for jobs, and encourage self-sufficiency. Career development, education, employment, youth and support services. Administered by Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.

INFO: Washoe Native TANF Program-Douglas Office: Provides temporary aid and services to eligible Native American families with children that are at risk of welfare dependency. Program focuses on providing services that strengthen families, prepare workers for jobs, and encourage self-sufficiency. Career development, education, employment, youth and support services. Services available in Washoe County, Carson County, Douglas County, and Alpine County California. Administered by Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.
Fees: No Fee | Eligibility: Washoe Tribe member or descendant verification. | How to apply: By Appointment. Call, email, or visit website for information.

MISSION: mission is to provide a variety of direct and indirect support and services to meet the needs of older adults and those who care for them. Washoe County is one of the fastest aging communities in the United States, and Senior Services is committed to helping seniors get connected, prepared, and stay informed. When it comes to aging issues, we are your designated community focal point.
INFO: Congregate and meals on wheels are served. Low income senior citizens and their spouses can get free food/meals/groceries delivered to them. There are also field trips and other programs arranged.

INFO: Substance Use Disorder Program: 12 step based 30 day residential rehabilitation program for women, by women. Support system for women with drug, alcohol, and behavioral issues to modify their behavior with the intention of full recovery. Therapy in individual, group, or family settings.
Fees: Set Fees | Eligibility: Adult females 18 and older. | How to apply: Call for information

INFO: Well Rounded Momma (WRM) Midwives, specialize in maternity care for healthy women and their babies. Their goal is to support your healthy pregnancy with information, education, monitoring, attentive listening, nutritional and herbal counseling. Their website and social media is full of information, resources, classes, workshops and more for expecting women. Upcoming events include celebrating Halloween with a Trunk or Treat. Their birth professionals will be dressing up, hosting trunks and offices to trick or treat and play games with little kids. They will have cake, cookies and lots of candy for the kiddos.

INFO: The psychiatric care services provide assessments, individualized treatment plans and ongoing expert care for patients. They also offer individual therapy along with group therapy for mental health treatment provided to a specific customer. For Substance misuse, medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies are used.

INFO: Home Care Services: Provides Personal Care: continence care, hygiene assistance, feeding/cooking, grooming, dressing, and bathing. Companionship: conversation, help with daily activities and social interaction. Home Support Care: light housekeeping, meal preparation/cooking, home organizing, care of pets. Senior Care: medication reminders, memory loss guidance, and financial management.
Fees: Sliding Scale | How to apply: By appointment. Call, email, or visit website for information.

Languages: Spanish, Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, Korean, Taishanese, Cantonese, Russian, Greek
Also serves: Henderson, Mesquite, Reno, Pahrump

INFO: Early Steps to Learning Classroom: Provides a literacy based curriculum with an emphasis on social/emotional teaching. Early childhood education classroom that encourages peer socialization, independence from parents, and development of language and communication skills.
Eligibility: Children ages 2 through 3. | How to apply: By Appointment

Parenting Classes: Provides parenting classes. Class available individually or in a group setting.
Fees: No Fee | Eligibility: Parents with children ages birth to 18. | How to apply: By Appointment

Languages: Spanish

INFO: Closed December 20th, 2021West Hills Behavioral Health Hospital. Serving northern Nevada for more than 30 years, this facility provides behavioral health and addiction treatment for children, adolescents and adults.24-hr crisis evaluation, appointments preferred; free assessments and referrals

INFO: Congregate Meals: Provides no cost meals to seniors 60 and older (donation is asked for those under 60).
Fees: No Fee; donation is asked for those under 60 | Eligibility: Seniors 60 and older | How to apply: Walk-in. Call or email for more information.

Food Bank: Provides food for those in need.
Fees: Set Fees | How to apply: Walk-in. Call for more information.

Languages: Spanish
Also serves: W Wendover - 89883, Wendover - 89883, West Wendover - 89883

INFO: Behavioral Health Residential Treatment Center for Women and Babies: Offers mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, and trauma services for women and babies ages 12 months and up.
Fees: Set Fees, Sliding Scale | Eligibility: Adult women, pregnant or not, needing residential treatment. | How to apply: By appointment. Call, email, or visit website for information.

Also serves: Laughlin | Discovery House: Sober living home for women that helps them overcome the adverse past. Provides 24 hour care in a supportive structured living environment. Services include individual assessment, case management, and coordination of services, individual and group activities, recreational activities, and assistance with educational needs.
Eligibility: Females 18 and older. | How to apply: Call for information

Also serves: Laughlin, Bullhead City