Community Resource Quick Links
Connecting You to Shelter, Food, Clothing, and Support
Finding help should be simple. The Washoe County Human Services Agency connects individuals and families to trusted community partners providing shelter, housing, food, clothing, and supportive services.
Click any agency name to visit their website and explore available programs.
Community Resource Websites
Emergency Shelters
Short-term shelters providing immediate, safe places to stay.
- Domestic Violence Resource Center
- Eddy House (Youth Ages 18-24)
- Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission (Women’s Only)
- Safe Embrace (Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking)
- Our Place (Women and families)
- Nevada Cares Campus
Transitional & Low-Barrier Housing
Short-term or mid-term housing offering stability, recovery, and case management.
- Awaken (Female Victim of Commercial Sexual Exploitation or At Risk)
- Bristlecone Family Resources
- Crossroads
- Domestic Violence Resource Center (DV Victims, including large families)
- Eddy House (Youth Ages 18-24
- Health Plan of Nevada (HPN)
- Hosana Home (women sober 30+ days)
- Life Changes Inc.
- Nation's Finest
- Nevada Youth Empowerment Project (NYEP) (women ages 18–24)
- Northern Nevada HOPES (Individuals with HIV/AIDS & Experiencing Homelessness)
- Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission
- Ridge House
- Safe Embrace (DV, Sexual Assault, or Trafficking Survivors—all genders)
- Step 1 / Step 2
- The Empowerment Center (120-Day Residential Program for Women in Recovery)
- The Salvation Army (Rehabilitation Program for Men in Recovery)
- VA & Volunteers of America (VOA) (Veteran-specific units)
- WellCare
- West Care Home Front
- Steps to Freedom: Call (775) 322-4002 (Male Veterans - Primarily Prisoner Re-Entry)
Supportive & Permanent Housing
Long-term housing with supportive services and no fixed length of stay.
- City of Reno
- Community Foundation of Western Nevada
- Volunteers of America (VOA)
- Nation's Finest (Veterans below 50% AMI)
- Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health (NNAMHS) (Shelter Plus Care for Individuals with Mental Illness)
- Reno Housing Authority
- Safe Embrace (Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Trafficking Survivors)
- Veteran's Administration (VA)
- Volunteers of America (VOA) - Restart (DV survivors or those with disabling conditions)
- Washoe County – Permanent Supportive Housing (Families) & Shelter Plus Care (Chronically homeless or disabled households)
Early Learning Centers
Educational and developmental programs that support young children and families through early childhood learning, school readiness, and child care services.
Food Resources
Free meals, groceries, and nutrition assistance available throughout Washoe County.
- Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
- Food Bank of Northern Nevada: View local food pantries
- Anthem Nevada Medicaid
Clothing Resources
Free or low-cost clothing and essential items for individuals and families.
Health Care
Medical, preventive, and primary care services for children, adults, and families.
- Doctoroo
- Community Health Alliance
- Anthem Nevada Medicaid
- Health Plan of Nevada (HPN)
- Silver Summit Health Plan
- Molina Health Care
Mental Health
Counseling, therapy, crisis support, and behavioral health services.
Housing and Rental Assistance
Legal Assistance for Housing Related Issues
Emergency Rental Assistance
- Reno Housing Authority - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA)
- City of Reno Rental/ Deposit Assistance Program