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STATE OF NEVADA
Related State Boards
Social Service and Health Related State
Agencies
Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Aging and Disability
Services
Carson
City
775 687 4210
Elder Protective Services (EPS)
For persons 60 years old and older who may
experience abuse, neglect, exploitation, or
isolation.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Address issues and problems faced by residents in
long term care facilities, which includes
residential facilities for groups.
Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services provides resources
at the community level which promote equal
opportunity and life choices for people with
disabilities through which they may positively
contribute to Nevada.
Other Division of Aging and Disability Services
http://www.nvaging.net/services.htm
*To file a report
of
a possible of abuse, neglect,
exploitation or isolation of a senior , call
your
local office of the Aging and
Disability Services Division
during normal business hours
or contact your local law enforcement agency
Division of Child and Family Services* Carson City
775 684-4400
To Report child abuse or neglect:
In Clark County Call: 702
399-0081
In Washoe County Call: 775
785-8600
In Other Counties Call : 800
992-5757
Programs and services
Child Welfare and
Adoption
http://dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_ChildWelfareSvcs.htm
Child Mental
Health
http://dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_ChildMentalHealth.htm
System
Advocate
http://dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_SystemsAdvocate.htm
Other
programs
http://dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_Sitemap.htm#DCFS_Programs
*Please note that if
you live in Clark or Washoe County many of these
services are provided directly by those counties.
See below for the information for Clark or Washoe
County.
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services * Carson
City 775 684-0500
Eligibility & Payments
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) Food Stamps
Medical
Programs
TANF
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Other Welfare and
Supportive Services
https://dwss.nv.gov/
*Please note that if
you live in Clark or Washoe County many of these
services are provided directly by those counties.
See below for the information for Clark or Washoe
County.
Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services
Carson City 775 684-5943
Mental Health Agencies:
Northern Nevada Adult Mental
Health Services (NNAMHS)
Rural Clinics Community Mental
Health Centers (RC)
Southern Nevada Adult Mental
Health Services (SNAMHS)
Substance Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Agency (SAPTA)
Lake's Crossing Center for the
Mentally Disorderd Offender (LCC)
Developmental Services Agencies:
Desert Regional Center (DRC)
Rural Regional Center (RRC)
Sierra Regional Center (SRC)
Other Information
on
Developmental Services
Consumer Assistance Program (CAP)
**
**For concerns
about your treatment at any of the above MHDS
agencies contact the Consumer Assistance
Coordinator
Additional Health and Human Services
Agencies and Programs
http://dhhs.nv.gov/default.htm
Division of Health
Health Care
Quality and Compliance (HCQC) (Formerly Bureau of
Licensure and Certification)
Facility
Licensure Information
http://health.nv.gov/HCQC_HealthFacilities.htm
To file a
complaint against a facility, use this link or
contact HCQC in Carson City 775-687-4475 or in
Las Vegas 702 486-6515
Facility
Licensure Locator
http://dhhs.nv.gov/Health/hcqc/healthfacilitiesquery/
Other HCQC
programs and services
http://health.nv.gov/HCQC.htm
Early Childhood
Invention Services
http://health.nv.gov/BEIS.htm
Other Health Division
Programs and Services
http://health.nv.gov/Index.htm
Other State Agencies and Departments
http://nv.gov/Departments.htm
COUNTY OFFICES
Clark County
Dept. of Family
Services
Child Abuse Hotline
accepts reports of abuse and
neglect around the clock.
Child
Protective Services
investigates reports of child
abuse and neglect; as needed, links families to
community services; and provides guidance and
supervision to families at risk of abuse and
neglect.
Ombudsman for Family Services,
Dispute Resolution for Children and Families
Child Haven and emergency shelter
homes
provide a temporary safe,
nurturing environment for children who cannot
safely remain with their families.
Children's Advocacy Center
provides a child-friendly setting
to interview children about reports of child
abuse (particularly sexual abuse), conducts
medical exams and provides therapy.
Parenting
Project
offers programs that help parents
have positive, healthy and nurturing
relationships with their children.
Foster Care Services
include the training of foster
parents to meet the needs of children and the
licensing of foster homes.
Adoption Services
provide an alternative permanent
home for children who cannot be reunited safely
with their parents.
Clark County Social
Services
(CCSS)
CCSS provides a variety of services for needy
residents of Clark County who are not assisted by
other state, federal or local programs.
Financial Assistance
Medical Assistance
Senior Citizens Protective Services
To file a report
of
a possible of abuse, neglect,
exploitation or isolation of a senior in Clark
County, call 702 455-8672 or contact your local
law enforcement agency
Other Clark County Agencies
www.accessclarkcounty.com
Washoe County Department
of Social Services 775-785-8600
Children's Services
Adoptions
Foster Care
Independent Living
Child Care & Early Childhood
Child Protective Services*
Clinical Services
Other
*To file a report of child
abuse, neglect, or
exploitation contact CPS at
775 785-8600 during regular business hours
or your local law enforcement agency
Adult Services
Applications
Health Care Assistance
General Assistance
Other Resources*
Client Inquiry
*To file a
report of
a possible of abuse, neglect,
exploitation or isolation of a senior , call
your
local office of the Aging and
Disability Services Division
during normal business hours
or contact your local law enforcement
agency.
Other Washoe County Agencies
www.co.washoe.nv.us
FEDERAL LINKS
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
of 1996 (HIPAA)
www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/index.html
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