Key Community Partners

Connecting Seniors With Local Partners and Support

Washoe County Senior Services helps older adults live vibrant, independent lives by connecting them with trusted programs, resources, and services. From health and wellness to legal guidance, transportation, and lifelong learning, we provide tools and opportunities to make everyday life easier and more fulfilling.

Key Resources

AARP

AARP is a nonprofit organization that supports people over 50 in achieving their goals, strengthening communities, and advocating for issues like healthcare, employment security, and retirement planning.

Contact: (775) 328-2606
Website: www.local.aarp.org/reno-nv

Community Health Nurse

Our community nurse offers health education and disease prevention programs for seniors, including blood pressure clinics at senior centers.

Schedule & Locations: See the Senior Scoop page
Contact: (775) 328-2575

Library Services

The Washoe County Library branch at Senior Services offers books, movies, music, internet access, and assistance with research or technology.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Contact: (775) 328-2586

Northern Nevada Legal Aid (Senior Legal Center)

Provides free legal assistance to residents 60+ with civil matters, including:

Government benefits (Medicare, Medicaid)
Estate administration and probate
Elder abuse and exploitation
Consumer protection
Housing and eviction issues
Immigration matters
Contact: (775) 329-2727
Website: www.nnlegalaid.org

Medicare Assistance Program (MAP)

MAP volunteers provide free one-on-one counseling for Medicare, supplemental health insurance, and long-term care options.

Local Contact: (775) 328-2573
Toll-Free: 1-800-307-4444
Website: MAP Program

Transporation Options

Seniors can access rides to appointments and other locations through these programs:

Access to Healthcare Network – Sherri Rice, CEO, (775) 284-9079, sherri@accesstohealthcare.org
Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada – Amy Dewitt-Smith, Executive Director, (775) 453-4774, amy@neighbornv.org
Seniors in Service – Mary Brock, MJM, Executive Director, (775) 358-2768, maryb@sisnv.org
Senior Outreach Services (Sanford Center for Aging) – Annie Monnig-Reid, Program Director, (775) 784-7506, bmonnig@unr.edu

RTC Programs for Seniors:

Washoe Senior Ride (subsidized taxi program) – Learn More
RTC Washoe-UBER Rides Pilot – Learn More
RTC Customer Service: (775) 348-7433 (FlexRIDE, RTC RIDE, RTC ACCESS)