Other State/Federal Sites (Agency Referral List)

State of Nevada Related State Boards

• Other Boards & Commissions

Social Services and Health Related State Agencies (Department of Health and Human Services)

To file a report of 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 Division of Aging and Disability Services

Division of Child and Family Services | Carson City | Phone (775) 684-4400

Division of Welfare and Supportive Services* | Carson City | Phone: (775) 684-0500

• Eligibility & Payments

*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 | Phone: (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
• Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) **
• Additional Health and Human Services Agencies and Programs

**For concerns about your treatment at any of the above MHDS agencies contact the Consumer Assistance Coordinator

Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)

• Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC)
  • Facility Licensure Information - 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
  • Nevada's Online Health Licensing System (CLICS)
• Early Childhood Invention Services
• Other Health Division Programs and Services
• Other State Agencies and Departments

County Offices

Clark County

• Dept. of Family Services
  • Child Abuse Hotline accepts reports of abuse and neglect around the clock.
  • Child Protective Services - Clark County 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) 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

Washoe County Department of Social Services Reno, Phone: (775) 785-8600

• Children's Services
  • Adoptions
  • Foster Care
  • Independent Living
  • Child Care & Early Childhood
  • Child Protective Services - Washoe County*
  • 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
  • Other Washoe County Agencies

  *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.

Federal Links

• Social Security Administration
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)