Reno is committed to providing comprehensive hope resources to all Reno residents. During challenging times, it is important that we all have someone to talk to.
Hope Resources
Reno also has a variety of therapists and counselors ready to see you, in person, to help you through these challenging times.
You can download a list of local therapists here.
SUPPORT GROUPS
The road to recovery can be difficult, but there are lots of community resources to support you on your journey.
Click on the links below to learn more about various support groups located in the Reno area.
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- iFred’s Online Support Group
- Al-Anon Family Groups, “a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope.”
- Narcotics Anonymous, Sierra Sage Region
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Nevada Chapter offers a number of free support groups for individuals with mental illness as well as family support groups.
- Download Reno Resource List
MENTAL HEALTH LEARNING RESOURCES
Listed below are a number of community resources for mental health patients and their families that can prove insightful.
- Join Together Northern Nevada: “Whether you’re looking for help with substance addiction, searching for community data or just want to know more information about the substance abuse in our community, JTNN is here for you.”
- Mental Health America
- Nevada 211 connecting “individuals, families, and providers to essential health and human services information and resources.”
- Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration
NON EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Mental Health Support
Crisis Call Center: 1-800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Free and complimentary assessments available 24/7: 775-393-2200
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Downloadable Guide to Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
The Jason Foundation: A Friend Asks app – information, tools, and resources for your smartphone
Text “Jason” to 741741 to speak to a trained Crisis Counselor through The Jason Foundation and Crisis Text Line
Non-emergency numbers and contacts:
Center for Disease Control and Preventions: cdc.gov
Washoe County, City of Reno & City of Sparks COVID-19 Website:
covid19washoe.com
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Washoe County Sheriff 775.785.9276
Reno Police 775.334.2175
Sparks Police 775.353.2385
UNR Police 775.334.2677
Washoe School Police 775.348.0285
FIRE
Truckee Meadows Fire 775.326.6000
Reno Fire Dept. 775.334.2300
Sparks Fire Dept. 775.353.2255
MEDICAL
- NV Medical Center 775.331.7000
Renown Medical Center 775.982.8100
St. Marys Medical Center 775.770.6940
REMSA 775.858.5700
MISCELLANEOUS
Animal Control 775.322.3647
BLM 775.359.1246
NV Energy NON Emergency 775.834.4444
NV Energy Emergency 775.834.4100
NV Energy Management 775.687.0300
Reno Direct 775-334-INFO (4636)
Secret Witness 775-322-4900
UP RMCC 888.877.7267
Washoe Animal Control 775.353.8900
Washoe Emergency Mgmt. 775.337.5898
HOMELESSNESS
Community Assistance Center (CAC)
The Community Assistance Center (CAC) provides emergency shelter for men, women, and families and other services and programs to those experiencing homelessness. Volunteers of America currently operates the CAC.
The Community Assistance Center is located at 335 Record Street
Emergency Shelter
- Up to 21 homeless families and 6 pregnant women or women with an infant can be sheltered at the family shelter.
- Call: 775-322-9574
- Approximately 158 adult men can be sheltered nightly in the men’s shelter. An additional 66 individuals can utilize the day room during inclement weather.
- Call: 775-329-4141
- Approximately 50 adult women can be sheltered in the women’s shelter.
- Call: 775-329-4145
Tom Vetica Resource Center
The Tom Vetica Resource Center provides free services to individuals experiencing homelessness, including:
- Telephone use with free long distance
- Voicemail service
- Receiving mail
- Fax and copies
Other programs and services are also regularly available at the resource center, including:
Call: 775-657-4675
ReStart Program
ReStart is a Volunteers of America program offering resources and referrals for eligible individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have a mental illness. Services include:
- Psychiatric services
- Medication management
- Case management
- Substance abuse counseling
Call: 775-324-2622
Deposit Assistance Program
The Deposit Assistance Program provides security deposits and utility deposits to the following individuals:
- Homeless clients who live at the CAC and who have gained employment or other income;
- Individuals who currently have Section 8 vouchers;
- Transitional living clients who have graduated (they must present their certificate to staff) and are ready to move into a unit; or
- Individuals who present severe circumstances with proof of income.
Call: 775-334-2218
Other Assistance and Services
In addition to the assistance and programs at the CAC, the City partners with many other organizations to provide other services.
- Health Care
- Youth Services
- Domestic Violence
- Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet
- Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
- Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission
- Washoe County Human Services Agency
- Reno Area Alliance for the Homeless
For general homeless and social services information please contact Nevada 211 by dialing 2-1-1 on your phone.
Community Homelessness Advisory Board
The Community Homelessness Advisory Board is comprised of elected representatives from the City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Washoe County. The board is tasked with providing input and making recommendations on homeless issues in the region. Meetings are open to the public.
Still have questions? Email homeless@reno.gov.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Community Resources
The Division of Public and Behavioral Health establishes and develops relationships with community partners, including collaborating on resources that will improve public health and behavioral outcomes for all communities within Nevada. Below is a list of community resources for your convenience.
- Adolescent Health – Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP)
- Adult Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control (HEP)
- Child and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Comprehensive Cancer
- Cosmetic Manufacturing
- Diabetes
- Drug Manufacturing
- Early Hearing Detection & intervention (EHDI)
- Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) – Agency Service Directory
- Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC)
- Food Establishments
- Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention and Control (HAI)
- Heart and Stroke Prevention and Control
- HIV Prevention
- HIV Surveillance Program (HIV-OPHIE)
- Individual Sewage Disposal System
- Mammography
- Nevada Birth Outcomes Monitoring System (NBOMS)
- Nevada Breastfeeds
- Nevada Central Cancer Registry (NCCR)
- Nevada WebIZ
- Public Accommodations (Hotels and Motels)
- Public Bathing Places (Pools & Spas)
- Public Health Preparedness (PHP)
- Radiation-Incidents
- Radiation Producing Machines (RPM)
- Radioactive Material Program (RAM)
- Radon
- Rape Prevention and Education (RPE)
- Ryan White Part B
- School Health
- Shellfish Distribution Program
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Tobacco Prevention and Control
- Vaccine Preventable Diseases
- Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
- Women’s Health Connection (WHC)
- Worksite Wellness
- Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System (YRBSS)
LEARN ABOUT HOPE
Join the free 5 Day Global Hope Challenge.
“Now, more than ever, people are feeling incredibly hopeless about so many things. People have been at home for months on end and our lives have changed in so many ways. Hopelessness, that feeling of despair and sense of helplessness, is found everywhere in our city. It is time for action.”