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Human Services

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Carson City Human Services is a community agency that helps local residents achieve independence and meet health and welfare goals as required by Nevada law. This branch provides essential support to neighbors in need, giving residents the tools to succeed through one-on-one help with case managers. These experts assist with setting goals, filling out applications, finding work, and learning how to manage money while connecting families with other local resources. The overall mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families of all ages, supported by a Tripartite Advisory Board that studies local needs and works to fix the root causes of poverty.

Human Services also invites services to use office space to meet with residents such as:

  • Financial Guidance Center for financial counseling
  • Public Health Foundation for assisting persons applying for Medicaid
  • State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

 

County Indigent Programs

Carson City Human Services determines eligibility for services provided to Carson City indigent residents as set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 428. Often this is one time assistance and applicant must meet county income guidelines. Carson City is a payer of last resort and will determine any other resources are exhausted prior to issuing an approval. Services may include financial assistance for: One time rent One time utility Emergency Prescription Long-Term Care Burial/Cremation Counseling related to a sexual assault.

 

Housing Program

Through grants from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Nevada Housing Division, Carson City Human Services offers the following housing programs:

Nevada Housing/Welfare Set-Aside can give one time assistance to a low income household that will be able to sustain the household after the assistance is granted.

Shelter Plus Care can provide permanent housing to chronically homeless persons with disabling conditions. Using the centralized intake process and Housing First model, housing is a priority and once obtained the case manager will assist the participant with applying for wrap around services.

Low Income Housing Trust Fund is designed to rehouse homeless individuals and families while the Emergency Solutions Grant provides case management support to assist the family with a case plan, setting goals, and taking steps toward self-sufficiency. Housing programs are based on funding availability.

 

Financial Literacy Program

Carson City Human Services has partnered with Nevada State Bank (NSB) to offer residents a Financial Literacy Program. Through a series of eight workshops, NSB volunteers provide participants with information on credit and credit reports, rebuilding credit, banking options, protecting identity, and basic budgeting practices. The public is welcome to attend workshops are held on the first and third Mondays each month from 5:15 to 6:15 pm and on the first Fridays each month at 10:00 am at Carson City Health and Human Services.

 

Referrals and Resources

Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and disability.

For more information, contact the Human Services Division at (775) 887-2110.