In Southern Nevada, countless organizations, schools, and government entities have reached out to the Valley community to help residents during the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. Low-income families and individuals are among some of the most vulnerable populations right now, especially those with limited access to medical care and those whose jobs have been terminated or temporarily suspended.
The following resources are available in Southern Nevada to those experiencing setbacks because of COVID-19. Please note that the availability of funds and the qualifications to use funds may vary and are not guaranteed to every applicant. We encourage anyone who needs assistance to contact the following programs and organizations – they are here to help friends, neighbors, and colleagues who may be experiencing a financial hardship.
RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
Catholic Charities
(702) 387-2291
catholiccharities.com/
Jewish Family Service Agency
(702) 732-0304
jfsalv.org/
Energy Assistance Program
(702) 486-9590
benefits.gov/benefit/1561
Lutheran Social Services
(702) 639-1730
lssnv.org/
HELP of Southern Nevada
(702) 369-4357
helpsonv.org/
Salvation Army Southern Nevada
(702) 649-8240
salvationarmysouthernnevada.org/
HopeLink of Southern Nevada
(702) 566-0576
link2hope.org/
United Labor Agency of Nevada (ULAN)
(702) 648-3500
Senior Assistance Resources
Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD)
(702) 486-2417
adsd.nv.gov/
Clark County Social Services (CCSS)
(702) 455-7051
clarkcountynv.gov/social-service/Pages/default.aspx
FOOD STABILITY ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
Clark County School District
(702) 799-CCSD (2273)
sites.google.com/nv.ccsd.net/covid-19updates/home#h.au7wl6jpawt9
Catholic Charities
(702) 387-2291
catholiccharities.com/
Three Square Food Bank
(702) 644-3663
https://www.threesquare.org/learn/news/press/three-square-food-bank-implements-emergency-food-distribution-strategy-in-response-to-covid-19
United Labor Agency of Nevada (ULAN)
(702) 648-3500
Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus – Food Resources (Spanish & English)
www.ayudanevada.com
UNEMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
The Nevada Department of Unemployment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) has advised those filing for unemployment to do so online, or by phone if they are unable to complete the application online.
Utility services have started a temporary moratorium (suspension) on disconnections for delinquent and/or non-payment that is in effect until further notice. For more information, please contact the companies directly.
Nevada Department of Unemployment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR)
For UI Claims: (702) 486-0350
For UI Appeals: (702) 486-7933
detr.nv.gov/
Las Vegas Valley Water District
(702) 870-4194
lvvwd.com/
Southwest Gas
(877) 860-6020
swgas.com/
NV Energy
(702) 402-5555
nvenergy.com/
GENERAL RESOURCES
United Way of Southern Nevada – COVID-19 Response
www.uwsn.org
Nevada Department of Health & Human Services
http://www.dhhs.nv.gov
PUBLIC HEALTH ENTITIES
Centers for Disease Control
General website
COVID-19 newsletter sign-up
Southern Nevada Health District
www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org
World Health Organization
www.who.int
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
UNLV – The Practice
https://www.unlv.edu/thepractice
Nevada Psychological Association
https://www.nvpsychology.org/public/disaster-response/
