Community resources

Do you need healthcare or health insurance?

• Medicaid

  Is a program which allows you to sign up for health insurance that is in part paid for by the government. There is also a similar program called CHIP that is just for children.

  Use this link to see the differences between the plans offered in Nevada.

  When you're ready to enroll:

  • Visit the Access Nevada website, or
  • Call Access Nevada at 800-992-0900

• Federally Qualified Health Centers

  Are facilities that can provide you medical services, even if you don’t have health insurance, have little money, or are not a U.S. citizen. The price you are charged for care depends on how much you can pay.

  Find an FQHC in southern Nevada.

Do you need help with food?

• SNAP

  The SNAP program helps people buy food by providing them with a card that can be used to help pay for certain groceries. This program used to be called “Food Stamps.”

  To enroll in SNAP, visit the Access Nevada website, or call 702-486-1646.

• WIC

  WIC helps women who are pregnant or who have recently had a child with food, breastfeeding, and other services. WIC also helps children up to 5 years old.

  To enroll in WIC, visit the Access Nevada website, or call 702-486-1646.

• Food banks

  There are many food banks across Nevada. These provide groceries to people in need for free. Some are open every day, but some are only open one or two days a week.

  You can find a list of Nevada food banks here.

Do you need help with child care?

• If you need someone to take care of your child while you’re at work, Access Nevada can refer you to an agency where you live that can help. For more information, visit the Access Nevada website, or call 702-486-1646.

Is your family in need of financial assistance?

• TANF

  The TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program provides a cash grant for families with depending children.

  It can provide a small cash grant, training, and support services, if you qualify.

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  Families receiving unemployment benefits would not be eligible for this program due to income limits.

  To enroll in TANF, visit the Access Nevada website, or call 702-486-1646.

Other resources

Access Nevada

Access Nevada is a web site where you can see what services are available to you from the State of Nevada. It includes a tool that will help you know if you qualify for State assistance. If you qualify, you can apply for benefits online.

To get started with Access Nevada:

• Visit the Access Nevada website
• If you live in Southern Nevada, you can call 702-486-1646
• If you live in Northern Nevada, you can call 775-684-7200

Nevada 211

Nevada 211 is a free service run by the State that connects people with agencies near them that can:

• Help you find temporary housing during a crisis
• Help pay your rent
• Help pay your utility bills
• Help you find an affordable place to live
• Help you find a food pantry
• Help you apply for SNAP (food stamps)
• Help you find child care
• Help you pay for child care

You can contact Nevada 211 by:

• Dialing 211 from any landline or mobile phone in the State of Nevada
• Visiting the Nevada 211 web site