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Advocacy
Advocates for Elders Program
State of Nevada - Division of Aging Services -
Northern Nevada
(775) 688-2964 - Carson City County
www.nvaging.net
Advocacy and assistance to frail seniors, who
are 60 years of age or older, primarily home
bound services provided statewide.
Churchill County Senior Center
310 E. Court
St.
Fallon NV 89406
(775) 423-7096
www.gofallon.com/seniors
Services, Referrals, Lifeline, Energy Assistance,
Socials.
Long-Term Care (LTC)
State of Nevada - Division of Aging Services -
Northern Nevada - Washoe County
(775) 688-2964
www.nvaging.net
Addresses issues and problems faced by
residents in LTC facilities, also residents facilities for groups.
The Senior Connection - Washoe County
(775) 784-8090
crisiscallcenter.org
Provides information and referral services.
Offers advocacy and support to families of
seniors and seniors 50 and older. Elder abuse
and neglect reporting, community outreach,
education on self-sufficiency, and community
resources.
Adult Day Care
Comstock Senior Nutrition Program - Storey County
(Mill & D St.
Virginia City NV 89440
(775) 847-0957
Provides congregate meals at the center
Monday through Friday. Exercise & art program
Fannie Komp Senior Center - Eureka County
728 7th St.
Crescent Valley
NV
89821
(775) 468-0466
Delivers homebound meals Mon – Fri. and
Transportation.
Senior Daybreak Program - Washoe County
1155 E. 9th
St.
Reno
NV
89512
(775) 328-2591
www.co.washoe.nv.us/seniorsrv/daycare
A representative is on-site daily to assist
seniors with community services, daily nursing, social work, 2 times a week
Care Giver Assistance
Community Home-Based Initiative Program (CHIP) - Carson City
State of Nevada - Division of Aging Services - Northern Nevada
Short-term Respite care for the Elderly - Carson City
(775) 687-4210 Carson City County
(775) 738-1966 Elko County
(775) 688-2964 Washoe County
www.nvaging.net
Provides short-term relief up to 24-hours of
care for the primary caregiver.
Chore Services & Home Maintenance
Churchill County Senior Center Volunteer Program
(775) 423-7096, Ext. 22 Churchill County
Provides common Minor Home Maintenance,
Repairs, Household Chores.
Community Home-Based Initiative Program (CHIP) - Carson City
State of Nevada - Division of Aging Services - Northern Nevada Chore Service
(775) 687-4210 Carson City County
(775) 738-1966 Elko County
(775) 688-2964 Washoe County
www.nvaging.net
Homemaker Services.
Eureka Senior Center
(775) 237-5597 Eureka County
www.co.eureka.nv.us/county/senior.htm
Housekeeping for seniors offered on a sliding income scale.
Education
Community Resource Center
Washoe County Library System
(775) 829-7323 Washoe County
www.washoe.lib.nv.us/
The Community Resource Center, located in the
Sierra View Library, offers information and
referrals for a variety of topics such as:
Education and training oppourtunities; literacy
services including ESL, ESOL, ABE, on-line
GED study program. Government benefits on-line.
Resource Lending Center - Churchill County
Senior Center Volunteer Program
(775) 423-7096, ext. 22
Provides informational and topic literature,
books, videos, assistive aids.
Sanford Center for Aging
University of Nevada - Reno, Nevada
(775) 784-4774 Washoe County
The Sanford Center for Aging develops innovative
ideas, educational and research opportunities,
and community partnerships that attempt
to improve the quality of life for the elderly. A
scholarship Program and Continuing Education
Workshops are available.
The Senior's Law Enforcement Academy
Douglas County Nevada TRIAD
(775) 782-9858 Douglas County
This is offered once a year. Meets once a week
for 12 weeks. It is designed to educate Senior
Citizens in the various areas of the Douglas
County's Sheriff's Dept. and the services they
provide.
Senior Law Project-Washoe County Residents
(775) 328-2592
Provides services pertaining to consumer debt,
garnishment, attachment and advice regarding
small claims actions. Govt. benefits, estate planning.
Employment Assistance
JOIN, Inc. Job Opportunities in Nevada
(775) 684-0476 Carson City County
(775) 423-6162 Churchill County
(775) 753-1900 Elko County
(775) 289-3061 White Pine County
www.join.org/
JOIN operates programs which provide services
to low-income adults, laid off workers, welfare
recipients, senior citizens, and former welfare
recipients who are currently working.
Food Assistance
Elderly Nutrition & Transportation
Silver Sage Senior Center
213 First St. St. Wells,
Elko County NV 89835
(775) 752-3280
e-mail: wellsseniorcenter@wrecwireless.coop
Hot lunches at noon, Mon.-Fri., Frozen meals
on weekends, Meals on Wheels as well as
provide transportation.
Elderly Nutrition & Transportation - Silver Sage Senior Center
(775) 752-3280 Elko County
e-mail: wellsseniorcenter@wrecwireless.coop
Nutritional hot lunches M-F, Meals-on-Wheels,
frozen meals on weekends and transportation
provided.
Fannie Komp Senior Center
(775) 468-0466 - Eureka County
www.co.eureka.nv.us/crescent/senior01.htm
The Eureka County Food Pantry distributes
TFAP for Emergency Food and Food Pantry
and Homebound meals.
Hawthorne Senior Center - Mineral County
Care and Share Senior Center - Hawthorne
(775) 945-5519 Mineral County
Meals on Wheels Program. Meals are delivered 260 days
a year with holiday and weekend frozen meals
available. Social activities, exercise, transportation.
Lincoln Senior Center - Lincoln County
Senior Services
(775) 728-4477
Provides congregate meals, Meals-on-Wheels
for homebound seniors, recreational opportunities,
and transportation to medical appointments and to run other errands. Homemaker program, call for addl. Info
McGill Senior Center - White Pine County
(775) 235-7110
Provides meals 5 days a week as well as Meals
on Wheels for homebound seniors. Blood pressure
testing and social and recreational activities
offered such as bingo, etc. Social Security
Representative available every 3 months.
Transportation to appointments.
Mina Senior Center - Mineral County Care and Share Senior Center - Mina
(775) 573-2344
Senior Services - Provides congregate meals at
the center at noon daily, Meals-on-Wheels for
homebound seniors, transportation for medical
appointments and for shopping and out-of-town
trips once a month.
Older Americans of Lyon County Senior Center
(775) 463-6550 Lyon County
Provides meals, recreation, exercise, transportation
for appointments and errands, gift
shop, Meals on Wheels
Olsen Senior Ctr. - Lincoln County Sr. Svcs.
(775) 726-3740
Provides congregate meals, Meals-on-Wheels
for homebound seniors, recreational opportunities,
and transportation to medical appointments
and to run other errands.
Open Door Senior Ctr - Carlin Senior Care
(775) 754-6465 Elko County
Provides daily meals and transportation.
Pleasant Senior Center - Senior Services
1480 Lay St.
Winnemucca
NV
89445
(775) 623-6211 Humboldt County
Provides congregate meals, Meals On Wheels,
crafts, art lessons, movies, bingo exercises,
cards and board games. Senior health aware
ness. Social Security representative, transportation
for medical appointments and shopping.
Salvation Army Social Service Services for Seniors
Salvation Army - Reno
Services/Food/Prescriptions/Dental and
Vision/Clothing
(775) 688-4563 Washoe County
www.tsatoday.org/reno
Provides seniors with food boxes every three
months, bread and pastries available on a daily
basis, a once a year mattress program,
prescription program for antibiotics, a monthly
clinic (except December), no fee, a dental
program for extraction only.
Silver Springs Senior Center
2945 Ft. Churchill
Silver Springs, NV
(775) 577-5014 Lyon County
Provides congregate meals at the center.
Provides information and referral services. Transportation to medical
appointments in Carson City or Reno, shopping
and special events. Legal services, Meals-on-
Wheels for homebound seniors.
Sparks Senior Center - Washoe County
(775) 353-3110
Provides one congregate meal per day to senior
citizens in group settings. Reservations are
required at the Sparks Center. Also provides
them in Sun Valley, Sierra Mannor, Silverado,
Orvis Ring, Carville Park and Verdi. Food
pantry for emergency needs.
Washoe County Senior Services
(775) 328-2581
Provides hot meals to seniors aged 55 or older
who are homebound.
Winnemucca Senior Center
(775) 623-6211 Humboldt County
Provides daily congregate meals and Meals-on-
Wheels for homebound seniors. Recreational
opportunities, transportation for seniors.
Legal Assistance
Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior
Volunteer Prgm (RSVP) - Carson City County
Nevada Rural Counties (RSVP)
CARE Law Program
(775) 687-4680 Carson City County
(775) 423- 7096 Churchill County
(775) 482-6690 Esmeralda County
(775) 237-5597 Eureka County
(775) 687-4680 Humboldt County
(775) 687-4680 Lander County
(775) 726-3126 Lincoln County
(775) 945-5423 Mineral County
(775) 482-6690 Nye County
(775) 273-2291 Pershing County
(775) 342-0264 Storey County
(775) 289-6323 White Pine County
www.nevadaruralrsvp.org
The RSVP CARE Law Program provides pro-bono legal services for low income and home
bound seniors in Nevada. The CARE Law
Program focuses on providing estate planning,
including durable powers of attorney, wills,
guardianships and probate issues.
Lifeline Phone Communications
City of Sparks- Police Department
(775) 353-2248
www.cityofsparks.us
The idea behind the Sparks Senior Phone Patrol
is to place a phone call each day to check on the
welfare of senior citizens who live alone.
The Guardian Program - Douglas County Nevada TRIAD
(775) 782-9858
This is a computerized telephone system
designed to stay in touch with the elderly on a
daily basis.
Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP), Lifeline Program
(775) 482-6690 Esmeralda County
(775) 726-3126 Lincoln County
(775) 945-5423 Mineral County
(775) 482-6690 Nye County
(775) 273-2291 Pershing County
(775) 342-0264 Storey County
(775) 784-1807 Washoe County
The RSVP Lifeline Program provides an emergency
telephone system to provide access to
emergency response services for low-income,
frail, homebound seniors. Lifeline enables
people to feel secure and thus remain independently
at home.
Health and Medical Services
City of Pioche - County Social Services
Information
(775) 962-5497 Lincoln County
www.co.lincoln.nv.us
Provides various essential programs, services,
benefits to assist qualified, needy families,
individuals achieve their highest level of
self-sufficiency.
Community Health Program
Nevada Urban Indians, Inc.
(775) 788-7600 Washoe County
www.nevadaurbanindians.org
Health Services that allow participation of
insured and non-insured individuals. Services
include outreach and referral assistance, transportation
to health care appointments, health
promotion and disease prevention, diabetes
prevention and AIDS education. Mental & domestic violence counseling.
The Continuum Outreach Program
Nevada Care Connection Partner
(775) 829-4700 Washoe County
www.thecontinuum-reno.com
Adult Day Care, therapy & rehab.
Elder Protective Services (EPS)
State of Nevada - Division of Aging Services -
Northern Nevada
(775) 688-2964 Washoe County
Elder Protective Services for persons 60 years
old and older who may experience abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or isolation. Elder
Protective Services serves all of Nevada.
Eureka Senior Center
(775) 237-5597 Eureka County
www.co.eureka.nv.us/county/senior.htm
Referral Services for Low Income Energy
Assistance, USDA, and Medicare.
Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Senior Center
(775) 423-7569 Churchill County
www.fpst.org/programs/seniorcenter.htm
Offers meals, trips, traditional crafts, and other
cultural events. Caregivers, food bank, national relief charities program.
Fannie Komp Senior Center - Recreational and
Social Activities
(775) 468-0466 Eureka County
www.co.eureka.nv.us
Provides transportation to and from the meal
site on a daily basis. Trips to the post office,
clinic and local store are also available. A trip
is taken once a month (weather permitting) to
Elko for shopping, doctor appointments.
Foster Grandparent Program
State of Nevada - Division of Aging Services -
Northern Nevada
(775) 358-2768 Washoe County
Seniors provide services to children with special
needs such as abused, handicapped, runaways
and teenagers. Seniors receive stipend,
transportation, training, daily meals and annual
physical. Dental, Free hearing aid program
Health and Human Services Clinic
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
(775) 329-5162 Washoe County
www.rsic.org
Provides a variety of medical, dental, optometric,
psychological, and community health care
services to Native Americans in the Reno-
Sparks area.
The Home Again Program
Douglas County Nevada TRIAD
Dementia/Senior and Elderly Services
The Evacuation Disaster Program
(775) 782-9858 Douglas County
For those who live alone or are disabled: in the
event of a disaster and would not be able to
evacuate without assistance. This program signs
you up for immediate assistance to come to
your aid in th event an evacuation request is
issued.
Kids to Seniors Korner - Saint Mary's
Community Wellness
Community Based Outreach
(775) 770-6177 Washoe County
www.saintmarysreno.com
Kids to Seniors Korner assists vulnerable individuals
and families, with special emphasis on
homeless children and seniors, by linking and
providing them with community resources
through a collaborative community partnership
to increase quality of life.
Lyon County Family Resource Center
(775) 577-5009 Lyon County
www.lyon-county.org
Medical or general assistance, Senior Services.
Mini-Medi File - Regional Emergency Medical
Services Authority (REMSA)
(775) 858-5700, ext. 151 Washoe County
www.remsa-cf.com
Free portable wallets that include a person's
medical history and emergency contact information,
an instruction sheet, a vinyl cling to alert
personnel and an immunization card.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance
State of Nevada - Division of Aging Services - Northern Nevada
(775) 687-4826 Carson City County
www.nvaging.net
Administers the Senior Citizens Property Tax
Assistance Act, N.R.S. 427A.450 through
N.R.S.427A.600. This statewide program
refunds a portion of the property tax paid by
eligible senior citizens on their residence.
Senior Daybreak Program
Washoe County Senior Services
(775) 328-2591 Washoe County
www.co.washoe.nv.us/seniorsrv
Daycare for adults age 18 years or older as
alternative to institutionalization. Provides
respite care, nursing, day care and social
opportunities for the disabled adult. Offers
group care during the day in a safe, comfort
able environment for disabled seniors.
Senior ID Card - Douglas County Nevada TRIAD
(775) 782-9858 Douglas County
This card is wallet size and should be carried at
all times. It contains information that could save
your life in case of an emergency.
Services for Families and Individuals
Central Reno Family Resource Center
Information and Referrals
(775) 786-5809 Washoe County
www.washoe.k12.nv.us
Community referrals, medical referrals,
and information on senior services.
Washoe County District Health Department
(775) 328-2628 Washoe County
www.co.washoe.nv.us
Washoe County Senior Services Law Project
Senior Law Project-Washoe County
(775) 328-2592 Washoe County
Assists seniors of Washoe County with
Social security, supplemental security income,
Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, county assistance,
public housing and Veterans benefits.
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital
1495 Mill St.,
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 982-3500
www.renown.org
Inpatient Rehab
WEARC Program (Waiver for the Elderly in
Adult Residential Care)
State of Nevada - Division of Aging Services -
Northern Nevada
(775) 688-2964 Carson City County
www.nvaging.net
A home and community based waiver for the
elderly in group care that offers individuals a
less expensive alternative to supervised care in
a residential setting.
Senior Centers
Agai Dicutta Senior Center
(775) 773-2224 Mineral County
Congregate meals at the center and Meals on
Wheels to homebound seniors. Provides trips
for entertainment, shopping, errands, etc. Meals
are delivered from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Austin Senior Center
(775) 964-2338 Lander County
Provides congregate meals (served at the center
Mon. - Fri. from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.), blood
pressure screening once a month.
Center for Cognitive Aging
University of Nevada - Reno, Nevada
(775) 322-2790 Washoe County
A program of the University of Nevada, the
Center for Cognitive Aging provides assessment
of individuals with memory impairment including
neurological, psychological and psychosocial
evaluations.
Churchill County Senior Center
(775) 423-7096 Churchill County
www.gofallon.com
Provides congregate meals, transportation,
homemaking and advocacy for seniors.
Minden/Gardnerville County Senior Center
(775) 783-6455 Douglas:
(775) 588-5140 Kahle Community Centers
dcparks-recreation.co.douglas.nv.us/cs/#senior
Home Companion, Medicaid assistance,
hearing screening, legal assistance, bingo,
ceramics, gift shop, card playing, resistance
exercise, low impact exercise, bereavement,
Alzheimer's support groups.
Eureka Senior Center
(775) 237-5597 Elko County
www.co.eureka.nv.us/county/senior.htm
Nutrition program which provides congregate
meals at the center, Meals-on-Wheels for home
bound and at-risk seniors. Transportation,
Medicare Counseling and Social Services.
Fannie Komp Senior Center
(775) 468-0466 Eureka County
www.co.eureka.nv.us/crescent/senior01.htm
Delivers homebound meals within a 5-mile
radius of the senior center. Homebound meals
are available to individuals who are homebound
due to medical conditions and temporarily to
those with periodic illnesses.
Gerlach Senior Center
(775) 557-2206 Washoe County
Provides recreational and social activities (once
a month weather permitting), congregate meals
(M-F at Noon), Meals-On-Wheels for homebound
seniors, transportation to appointments.
Mineral County Care and Share Senior Center -
975 K St.
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-5519 Mineral County
e-mail: careandshare@sbcglobal.net
Computer training, internet access, exercising
and wellness activities, Bridge, Bingo,
ProjectNeon (Nevada Elders on the Net), television
viewing, crafts, gift shop, Advocacy
Representative, Health Nurse visitations.
Open Door Senior Center - Carlin
(775) 754-6465 Elko County
Nutrition, transportation and socialization.
Senior Center - Battle Mountain
(775) 635-5311 Lander County
Congregate and homebound meals (Meals on
Wheels), transportation locally and to
Winnemucca and Elko by arrangement. Blood
pressure screening once a month. Pinochle on
Tuesdays and Bridge on Thursdays.
Senior Daybreak Program - Washoe County
(775) 328-2591
Provides nursing, day care and social opportunities
for the disabled adult. Offers group care
during the day in a safe, comfortable environment
for disabled persons.
Sierra Senior Services
(530) 550-7600 Nevada County (CA)
ttseniorscouncil.org
Provides transportation, congregate meals
(12:00 noon) and home delivered meals (Meals
On Wheels), information and referral, outreach
and support services to elderly and handi -
capped persons. Recreational and exercise
programs, Dial-A-Ride, counseling.
Shoshone Welcome Center - Elko Band Council
Senior Center
(775) 738-0425 Elko County
Serves hot meals to elders and handicapped.
Meals on Wheels, assistance with transportation,
nutritional information and monthly health
presentations for elders. Referral services also
available.
Sparks Senior Ctr. - Washoe County
97 Richards Way Sparks, NV 89413
(775) 353-3110
Community focal point on aging where older
persons as individuals or in groups come
together for services and activities which
enhance their dignity, support their independence
and encourage their involvement in the
community.
Washoe Tribe of NV & Senior Center
(775) 265-6426 Douglas County
Provides recreational activities and meals for
senior citizens. Seats 30 Washoe citizens and
their spouses. Provides nutrition supportive
congregate meals on-site and provides Meals on
Wheels for homebound seniors.
Washoe County Senior Center
(775) 328-2575
www.washoecounty.us
Social services, legal program, recreational activities, adult day care, SHIP program, mental health & nutrition.
White Pine Senior Center
(775) 289-2742 White Pine County
Serves seniors in McGill and Ely Nevada. Provides meals (served 12:00 p.m. -
1:00 p.m. at the center) as well as providing
Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors and
social and recreational activities for seniors
over 60 years of age.
Special Needs - Memory/Disability
Alzheimer's Support Group
Carson City Senior Center
(775) 883-0703 Carson City County
www.carson-city.nv.us/seniorcenter/
Provides support for families of people afflicted
with Alzheimer's Disease.
Daybreak Program
(775) 328-2591 Washoe County
www.co.washoe.nv.us/health
Offers adult day care in a safe, comfortable
environment for elderly or disabled persons.
Includes recreation, meals and therapy.
Nevada Caregiver Support Center
University of Nevada - Reno, Nevada
(775) 784-4335 Washoe County
Hotline Coach: 1-800-570-0221
www.nevadacaregiver.org/
Offers support services and wellness program
for seniors with memory disorders who are
living at home, educational and individual
counseling or group support for caregivers of
seniors with memory disorders, and training
workshops for professional caregivers.
Senior Daybreak Program
Washoe County Senior Services
(775) 328-2591 Washoe County
Provides nursing, day care and social opportunities
for the disabled adult. Offers group
care during the day in a safe, comfortable
environment for disabled persons.
Transportation/Errands
Transportation Assistance Escort Service
Churchill County Senior Center Volunteer
Program
(775) 423-7096, ext. 22 Churchill County
Arranges for transportation services, runs
errands, provides escort to local medical
appointments.
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