Family Caregiver Resources for Nevada

En español | Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.

AARP developed this family caregiver guide with you, the caregiver, in mind and as a starting point to help you find the services and support you might need throughout your journey.

To order a print copy of this online guide, call the toll-free AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line at 877-333-5885 and indicate which state(s) you would like to receive. A copy will be mailed to you.

Nevada Lifespan Respite Care Coalition (775-401-4163)
Supports caregivers in the community and promotes awareness of and access to respite services, providing the caregiver with a temporary or periodic opportunity for a break from normal caregiving duties.

Nevada Care Connection
Helps older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, veterans and families access community services.

Nevada Caregivers Coalition
Provides caregivers with information, resources and support.

Money Management International (702-364-0344; 866-550-8004)
Provides nonprofit financial education and counseling to consumers struggling with debt, budgeting, housing and student loan concerns. Sessions are available in person in select locations, via phone or online.

Access Nevada (800-992-0900)
One-stop portal for residents to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid assistance, receive online communications and find other account management tools.

Adult Protective Services (888-729-0571; 702-486-6930)
Provides information and investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (702-386-1070)
Offers representation, counsel and advice, as well as community legal education, for Nevada residents who cannot afford legal services.

Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center
Protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities. Services include referrals, education, investigation of reported or suspected abuse/neglect, legal counsel and more. Las Vegas: 888-349-3843 or 702-257-8150; Reno: 800-992-5715 or 775-333-7878

Nevada Legal Services
Provides free legal services to low- income Nevadans.
Southern Nevada: 866-432-0404; Northern Nevada: 800-323-8666

Nevada Lockbox (702-486-2887)
Any person may file an advance directive in an electronic registry securely maintained by the Secretary of State’s Office at no charge.

Nevada RSVP CARE Law (775-687-4680)
Provides pro bono and low-cost legal services to rural residents adults age 60 and older.

Southern Nevada Senior Law Program (702-229-6596)
Provides quality legal assistance and advocacy services for adults age 60 and older facing aging-related challenges.

Washoe Legal Services (775-329-2727)
Provides free and low-cost legal services in northern Nevada.

Dementia Friendly Nevada (775-682-9444)
Helps people with dementia and their caregivers find support.

Livanta (877-588-1123)
Helps Medicare beneficiaries who are concerned about the care they have received or want to request a review (appeal) of discharge from a health care facility.

Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (800-307-4444)
Offers free Medicare counseling and assistance. Programs include the Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program, Nevada Senior Medicare Patrol and the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.

Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (775-688-2001)
Comprehensive, community-based behavioral health system for adults. The only public psychiatric hospital serving Northern Nevada. Rural Clinic listing.

Office for Consumer Health Assistance (888-333-1597; 702-486-3587)
Helps consumers understand their rights and responsibilities; provides advocacy to consumers covered under group health plans, individual health policies, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Nevada Workers’ Workers’ Compensation and Medicare or Medicaid. Helps uninsured Nevadans locate health care resources and enroll in health insurance marketplace plans.

Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health (775-684-4200)
Mental health and counseling services at multiple locations statewide.

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (888-282-1155)
Provides information and investigates allegations of abuse,
neglect and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.

Nevada Aging and Disability Services — Programs for Seniors Supports older adults and helps them stay independent in their homes. Includes Community Options Program for the Elderly, Homemaker program and the Home and Community Based Services waiver.
Carson City: 775-687-4210; Elko: 775-738-1966; Las Vegas: 702-486-3545; Reno: 775-687-0800

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP — Independent Living Programs (775-687-4680)
Provides several independent living programs to help keep low-income older adults independent and in their homes for as long as possible.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority (775-887-1795)
Promotes, provides and finances affordable housing opportunities for all rural Nevadans including rental assistance, homeownership, and weatherization and home repair programs.

NVHousingSearch.org (877-428-8844)
Free rental-housing search and listing site maintained by the Nevada Housing Division.

Reno Housing Authority (775-329-3630)
Provides affordable rental housing through several HUD-funded programs to assist low-income individuals, families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (702-477-3100)
Provides affordable rental housing, housing-choice vouchers, supportive services and more to families, people with disabilities and older adults.

Clark County Senior Services (702-455-7051)
Provides information on services and programs available for older adults throughout Clark County.

Nevada Department of Veterans Services — Caregivers & Survivors Guide (855-260-3274)
Advocates for and provides superior service to veterans and their families. The Caregivers & Survivors Guide provides comprehensive information on caregiving resources for military families.

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP— Transportation Program (775-687-4680)
Volunteers provide escorted door- to-door transportation for frail, homebound and low-income residents age 60 and older, people with disabilities ages 18 to 59 and veterans unable to drive.

Regional Transportation Commission Access — Washoe County (775-348-0477)
Provides door-to-door, prescheduled transportation for people who meet the eligibility criteria of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Paratransit (702-228-4800)
Clark County Reservation-based door-to-door service available to eligible residents operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Southern Nevada Transit Coalition — Silver Rider Transit
Offers fixed route, paratransit and express route transportation in nine rural communities across southern Nevada. Boulder City: 702-894-4190; Laughlin: 702-298-4435; Mesquite: 702-346-7006

Washoe County Human Services Agency — Senior Services (775-328-2575)
Helps people age 60 and older maintain their independence by providing home-delivered meals, adult day care, case management, representative payee and homemaker programs.

Nevada Palliative Care
Provides information about statewide palliative care.
Las Vegas: 702-659-9090; Pahrump: 702-659-9090 Reno: 775-525-9353