HELPS

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program serves both native English speaking and transition ESL students who need to improve basic English and math skills before enrolling in a High School Equivalency (HSE) or college class.

Provides a comprehensive range of mental health treatment, consultation, education and referral services for adults, children, the severely mentally ill, and emotionally disturbed. Tribal Services

Provides a comprehensive range of mental health treatment, consultation, education and referral services for adults, children, the severely mentally ill, and emotionally disturbed. Tribal Services

Supportive Housing Program for chronically homeless and disabled families. ANS provides medium to long term housing to households with children in which one of the adults is chronically homeless and has a documented disability. ANS clients receive Intensive Case Management and supportive services to become self-sufficient.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership.

Network of local health care providers that have agreed to offer services to members at a reduced rate

Network of local health care providers that have agreed to offer services to members at a reduced rate

Breast and cervical cancer early detection program available to eligible Nevada women at no cost to women age 40 and above who do not have Medicaid or Medicare Part B, are not a member of an HMO, or are underinsured or uninsured and meet the income guidelines.

Counseling & Mental Health, Rehabilitation Center

Substance abuse services and treatment, outpatient, accepts Medicaid. Groups include men, women and dually diagnosed.

Group Home Care serving 12 Children ages 3 -5yrs Hours: Tues-Thurs: 8:00am-5:00pm

Advocates for Elders also participate on special older adult task forces and work with senior community groups. The services of the Advocate for Elders are free and confidential.

The mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where domestic violence victims can re-examine their view of themselves and work toward a violence free future. Advocates to End Domestic Violence accepts a woman as she is and encourages her positive growth toward independence and self-sufficiency.

Provides care management for HIV positive residents of Clark County. Referrals and information are provided for all aspects of HIV care including: primary medical care, housing, and benefits counseling. Food bank is available and hot lunch is served four days a week. HIV education and outreach also available.

Provides numerous rehabilitative services for children and adults. Provides basic skills training, psychosocial rehabilitation, counseling and vocational training.

Aging & 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.

The mission of the Aging and Disability Services Division is to develop, coordinate, and deliver a comprehensive support service system of essential services, which allows Nevada's elders and those with disabilities to lead independent, meaningful, and dignified lives.

Provides assistance for AIDS and HIV patients and their immediate family members. Medications housing rent and advice is offered.

Provides information and support to people suffering from alcoholism. Provides self help meetings 7 days and nights per week. Provides a 24 hour, 7 days a week answering service.

Psychologists

Preschools

Provides 24-hour emergency telephone service through the Crisis Call Center, emergency shelter, emergency transportation, food and clothing; crisis counseling, community and legal referrals. Education and Employment Assistance

Amber Creek Counseling and Recovery Services offer services in Fernley, one day a week. They don't currently accept Medicaid, but they do accept most insurance, and they say they provide a significantly low sliding-fee scale. Also, A Step Ahead is offering to provide "drop-in" childcare for a parent that has a scheduled appointment, but has no other childcare available.

ACCS offers a broad array of professional counseling, psychotherapy and assessment services for individuals, couples, and families. Difficulties in relationship or family; with loss, employment, anger, intimacy, sex and/or addiction can bring painful symptoms (often of depression or anxiety) others may not grasp. Other Service Categories: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Fights to prevent lung disease in all its forms with a focus on asthma, tobacco control, and eNEVADAironmental health.

Provides services to victims of disasters and helps people to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Offers temporary job assistance.

Inexpensive Drugstores

Provides assessments and services for individuals with ADD and ADHD.

Center provides children/adult services on a sliding fee scale. Services include well-child care, family planning, preventive/acute care, dental assessment, management of chronic conditions, after-hours services, diagnostic lab/x-ray, pharmacy, health education, and they accept most insurance plans.

Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) was created to assist parents and caregivers with the expensive cost of providing Autism-specific treatments to their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Provides referral services for new moms and pregnant mothers, help with Medicaid, block grant funding, doctors, and services.

Provides acute and primary care, including comprehensive emergency care with an ambulance service

Colony provides various services for the Native American population.

Welcome to the Beatty Justice Court website. We hope the information shown here is helpful and will make your contact with the court easier and more productive.

2nd & 4th Tuesday 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Do not arrive prior to 4:00 pm. Will need proof of residency, photo ID and ability to fill out short intake form on 1st visit. Photo ID required at each visit.

Blue Kangaroo Learning Center

ABOUT BLUE KANGAROO

OUR PROGRAMS

Blue Kangaroo Learning Center understands that every age group has its own special requirements. That’s why we’ve developed programs and activities specific to each age group.

Your child will enjoy age-appropriate crafts, games and lesson plans that will help them learn — while having fun at the same time!

Our early childhood curriculum is based on the philosophy that children learn through hands-on experiences and cooperative play. The process of learning is more important than the end result.

Activities are designed to emphasize the experiences your child is having, rather than the results of those activities. We give your child the opportunity to experience, explore and discover at his or her own pace.

We provide activities and learning experiences specially designed for your child’s needs, abilities and developmental levels. Detailed information about the week’s activities is always posted in your child’s classroom.​

At Blue Kangaroo, we will also introduce your child to the number one friend of growth — exercise! They’ll bounce from session to session, and move their small muscles in one of three age-appropriate playgrounds. These playgrounds are equipped with large play structures, tike paths, bikes and cars to ride around and a large grass area.

Rain or shine, they’ll always get the exercise they need as we also have large indoor motor-skills rooms for everyday play.​

When you exercise a child’s mind and body, the result is a happy growing child.

TOUR

Our 14,000 square-foot location was designed with kids in mind. The facilities are fun, spacious and airy — with plenty of natural sunlight and room to play and grow.

The outside play areas are designed for safety, while at the same time encouraging your child to run, play and interact with other kids!

We believe a comfortable environment designed specifically for children encourages learning, fun and friendships. For pictures please feel free to visit: https://www.kangakrew.com/tour

BlueGO is a public transportation service of the Tahoe Transportation District. BlueGO provides fixed route, on-call, summer trolley and winter ski shuttle services on the south shore of Lake Tahoe with express commuter service to Carson City, Gardnerville, and Minden.

Senior Center

Lingerie, Women's Clothing

BrightPath offers social/medical adult day care program serving disabled or at-risk adults age 18 and up.

Brookfield School Little Campus

PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY

Classroom on Wheels is an outreach service providing parenting training, early childhood education, and school readiness programs for families with young children in Storey and Lyon Counties. There are three C.O.W. buses that serve Mark Twain, Silver Springs, Stagecoach, Dayton and Fernley and Mt. Tonopah.

CAAW can provide you with the following free services:

 24-Hour Hotline

 Support Groups

 Legal Support/Assistance with Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs)

 Domestic Violence Advocacy at Child Protective Services (CPS)

 Transportation/Food/Clothing

 Emergency Shelter

 Children’s Programs

 Transitional Housing

The Mission of the MLK Health Center & Pharmacy is to extend comprehensive primary healthcare and pharmacy services at no cost to uninsured patients with chronic illness who otherwise often forgo routine medical care because of a lack of resources.

Provides services to families who have a child 0-21 diagnosed with cancer. Services include educational, emotional, and financial support. Other financial assistance may include counseling, rent utilities, funeral costs and costs associated with treatment for the family.

Senior Center

The following location provides child car seat awareness, education and installation, and may have car seats available for free, or at a reduced rate.

Medical related equipment/supplies and limited prescription assistance

Medical related equipment/supplies and limited prescription assistance

CARE Coalition relies on donations to help bring the necessary education, resources and events to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in Southern Nevada.

Provides a variety of free services and programs including free pregnancy testing, information on pregnancy options, prenatal care, maternity and baby clothes, prenatal and infant care education, and post abortion counseling and support groups.

Group Care Home serving 12 Children ages 3-5yrs Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-11:00am

The Medical Center provides family medicine, preventive health, women’s health, children’s health and immunizations, health education, newborn care, and pharmacy services. It accepts most private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Women’s Health Connection and Nevada Check Up. A sliding fee schedule for low-income patients who do not have insurance is available.

Churchill County Social Services' goal is to facilitate the self-sufficiency of program recipients. Our emergency, temporary assistance programs provide for the health and welfare of eligible county residents. Individuals and families have opportunities to develop, grow, and prosper as valued, respected residents of the community. Our community is welcoming and responsive and offers opportunities and respect for all residents

Nevada ECAC vision: “Nevada’s children will be safe, healthy, and thriving during the first eight years of life, and the system will support children and families in achieving their full potential.” In cooperation with the State Board of Education, the Council is responsible for establishing guidelines to measure the school readiness of children.

nevada-energy-assistance-program. Federally funded program that helps low income households pay their home heating and cooling bills.

To protect and improve the quality of life for our community through disease prevention, education, and support services.

Carson Tahoe Nutrition Therapies is operated by a staff of nationally registered, state licensed dietitians schooled in the science of nutrition and food. Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services are offered to help seniors, adults, adolescents and children to improve their nutrition and prevent the onset or progression of disease or improve eating habits for personal and physical wellbeing.

Provides a state-of-the-art dual diagnosis/multi-disciplinary team approach to treating seniors, adults, adolescents and children experiencing behavioral disorders. (Inpatient)

http://www.carsonvalleycommunityfoodcloset.org/
If you are in need of extra food each month to help between paychecks or to augment your food supply, you may qualify for a voucher to receive food from the Food Closet. You may also receive personal care products and dog and cat food when available.

A food voucher enables you to come in once a month for food staples and once a week for

The Carson Valley Community Food Closet is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing food to qualifying residents in Douglas County.

The mission of this program is to provide expressly trained volunteers and personnel to preserve and protect the rights and interests of children involved in all aspects of the family court, through advocacy intervention in a sensitive, respectful and confidential manner.

Hours 8AM–5PM

Casa de Vida’s House of Life seeks to confirm the God-given dignity of motherhood by providing

transitional housing and guidance to mothers and their babies who are adjusting to independent living.

Casa de Vida is a single level home with a large basement. The main level contains the housemother’s

room, 4 resident rooms (2 residents per room), a common living room and kitchen, the social worker’s

office, and a computer area.

The basement contains our Baby’s Closet, Executive Director’s office, Washoe High School classroom

and storage. Residents of Casa de Vida enjoy the comforts of home such as Internet access, a shared

resident phone line, television, and weekend passes to visit family and friends. And, as with any home,

they also share in common household duties such as light weekly chores, occasional cooking, and

personal laundry.

Offers transportation services.

Transportation services for the disabled.

Hours: 9am-5pm

The Crossroads Program is a collaboration between Washoe County Social Services (WCSS) and Catholic

Charities of Northern Nevada that began in January of 2011. The program provides a supportive living

arrangement for men and women transitioning out of homelessness. Clients in the program are given a

safe and caring environment to live in, along with wrap-around social services including drug and alcohol

counseling, employment support, volunteer/work opportunities, and other tools to help them establish

a new, more productive path in life.

Preschools, Child Care & Day Care

Counseling and mental health services.

Monday 5:00-7:00pm Ability to fill out short intake form

Available for men, women, and children.

Healthcare for homeless adults and children, Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Call or submit a report online.

Provides assistance to anyone needing to collect child support.

Aids with child support eligibility and collection of child support.

Educates the public about the dangers of lead poisoning and how to prevent it. Tests children for blood lead levels.

Provides individual, couples and family counseling including anger management, domestic violence issues, child and adolescent issues, depression and anxiety, substance abuse treatment, marriage and relationship problems, stress management, grief and loss, and parenting and family issues.

Children’s Heart Center – Nevada is the only pediatric cardiology practice in the state of Nevada. Its board-certified pediatric cardiologists provide continuous care for the fetus, children and adults with congenital heart disease at five offices and every Nevada hospital. They see all patients with or without insurance including Medicaid. The Center has a psychologist and social worker on staff. Same day appointments are available when required.

Children’s Heart Center – Nevada is the only pediatric cardiology practice in the state of Nevada. Its board-certified pediatric cardiologists provide continuous care for the fetus, children and adults with congenital heart disease at five offices and every Nevada hospital. They see all patients with or without insurance including Medicaid. The Center has a psychologist and social worker on staff. Same day appointments are available when required.

Funding source for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services for children 0-18 years of age with suspected or known disabilities, must meet income guidelines

Funding source for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services for children 0-18 years of age with

suspected or known disabilities, must meet income guidelines

Inexpensive Medical Supplies, Audiologist

Provides information about asthma, symptoms, triggers and management.

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3rd Tuesday 10:30 am-12 Noon ID requirements

The Churchill Community Coalition's primary goal is to support and promote prevention programs in Churchill County for youth and families. The Coalition seeks to eliminate risk factors that affect our youth by identifying problems/gaps in service and trying to fill those gaps by bringing money back to the community through grants in order to facilitate effective prevention programs.

Churchill County School District oversees Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Provides support for the homeless and needy. Boxed food, shelter, workshops, work opportunities, job training, clothing distribution, counseling, and referrals to other services.

Welcome to the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority Website ( SNRHA)

About Us

The SNRHA, an Accredited Management Organization®, has a housing inventory which includes 19 conventional public housing developments. These units are owned and managed by the Housing Authority. Additionally, the Housing Authority owns and manages several scattered site properties (single-family homes) which are also part of the conventional public housing program. Of the 19 developments, 5 are designated senior developments, 5 are designated as elderly/disabled developments and 9 are designated as family developments. The SNRHA currently provides 2870 public housing units to 7606 residents under the conventional public housing program. The SNRHA also administers some 10,094 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) that allow families to rent in the private market and receive a subsidy towards their rent. The SNRHA maintains another 1024 Affordable Housing units which includes a multitude of scattered site properties under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1. In addition, the SNRHA owns a 60-unit public housing tax credit development called Otto Merida Desert Villas.

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority has an annual budget of $137 million and has received approximately $20 million in ARRA funds.

While we are a new Housing Authority, serving all of Southern Nevada, we already have an extensive and honorable lineage as the successor to the Housing Authorities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Clark County. Now, all of that expertise is under one roof and we hope to serve you much more efficiently.

The SNRHA is made-up of staff from diverse cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds. We believe diversity promotes awareness and understanding, and allows creativity and openness to change. The SNRHA recognizes and celebrates workplace diversity and believes it is essential part of our organization to face the challenges of the future.

Our Vision
Our vision is that of a well-recognized, innovative leader in the continuum of housing programs. We will offer opportunities that are creative, consistent, meaningful and that will lead to empowerment and greater self-sufficiency. We strive to be recognized for leadership quality service and excellence that achives the highest level of performance, experience and financial stability.

Our Mission
We will conduct business fairly and in transparency and create partnerships in the community which exemplify the same values. We will maintain high standards, be sensitive to cultural diversity and work to provide quality and sustainable housing options and opportunities that promote empowerment and self-sufficiency. We will provide quality products and professional service and be good stewards of the public trust.

Our Core Values
Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority's Core Values are to be passionate, honest, committed, ethical and consistent professionals who provide excellence in business practices and customer service.

Executive Staff

Vacant, Executive Director
Phone (702) 477-3110

Vacant, Deputy Executive Director
Phone (702) 477-3110

Amparo Gamazo, Director of Modernization and Development
Phone (702) 477-3150
Email amgamazo@snvrha.org

Brenda Fonseca, Director of Housing Programs
Phone (702) 477-3100
Email bfonseca@snvrha.org

Fred Haron, Director of Finance
Phone (702) 477-3210
Email fharon@snvrha.org

Patricia Stephens, Acting Director of Affordable Housing
Phone (702) 477-3386
Email pstephens@snvrha.org

Gary Cottino, Human Resources Manager
Phone (702) 477-3171
Email gcottino@snvrha.org

Fernando Gomez, Director of Information Technology
Phone (702) 477-3160
Email fgomez@snvrha.org

Vacant, Director of Procurement
Phone (702) 477-3100

Tracey Torrence, Director of Supportive Services
Phone (702) 477-3180
Email ttorrence@snvrha.org

This government agency has a number of financial assistance programs for the low income, unemployed, and families faced with poverty. One of the main ones is emergency rental assistance, including eviction prevention services and low income housing. The locations to call or apply at are below.

Clark County Catholic Charities

The Social Services Program serves families and individuals who find themselves in a crisis such as layoffs, family emergencies, or other unforeseen issues that have caused a setback in their lives. regardless of religion, they may be able to offer assistance. If you have and eviction notice then you may qualify for emergency rental assistance. Possibly money for deposit, first month's rent or moving costs is also available at the charity.

Depending on the situation and our available resources, we can assist with basic necessities such as:

• Emergency food
• Baby items
• Hygiene items
• School Supplies
• Other community resources

The goal of Catholic Charities Social Services is to provide the assistance necessary to prevent a temporary hardship from becoming a long-term crisis for families or individuals in distress.

Services

Adoption/Pregnancy

Catholic Charities Adoption Services has been providing adoption services since 1941. Through ethics and leadership, Adoption Services
compassionately serves children throughout their lives by guiding, educating and empowering birth families, adoptive families and the community.

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has provided adoption services since 1941 and facilitates approximately 20-25 adoption plans each year. We are here to assist anyone considering adoption for their child to learn more about the adoption process and if this will be the right choice for you. We recognize this can be a difficult time and are here to offer support and guidance as you explore your options. Catholic Charities prides ourselves in our ethical, caring services we provide to all clients. We believe making an adoption plan for child is a very loving and selfless decision.

In the state of Nevada, parents cannot sign any paperwork consenting to an adoption before their child is at least 72 hours old. This means all work done during the pregnancy and immediately following the birth of the child is part of the planning process and is not legally binding. Prior to signing consent paperwork, a birthparent may choose to parent their child at any time.

Catholic Charities offers individualized, custom adoption plans. These plans are created by birth parents with the assistance of an adoption social worker. We also offer a monthly support group for birth parents as well as expectant parents considering adoption for their child. We have three full-time social workers, one of which is dedicated to working with expectant and birth parents. For more information visit: http://www.catholiccharities.com/adoption-pregnant/

Senior Services

Since 1974, Catholic Charities Senior Services has assisted senior citizens in the southern Nevada community.
The focus of our programs is to help senior clients remain independent, healthy and in their own homes for as long as possible. For more information visit: http://www.catholiccharities.com/services/senior-services/

Food and Nutrition

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada provides food and nutrition to individuals and families in need. We offer a variety of services including
home delivery through our Meals on Wheels program and daily meals prepared in our on-site dining facility.                      For more information visit: http://www.catholiccharities.com/services/food-nutrition/

Immigration and Refugees 

At Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, we aim to help individuals obtain self-sufficiency and stability in the United States.
Services include classes to improve language skills, legal assistance and representation and much more. For more information visit: http://www.catholiccharities.com/services/immigration-refugee-services/

Housing and Shelter

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers a wide variety of housing and shelter services ranging from emergency shelter to long term support and guidance.
Our aim is to provide the resources needed to empower our clients and help them reach their goals of self-sufficiency. For more information visit: http://www.catholiccharities.com/services/housing-shelter/

Retail Services Closure

For several years, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been operating resale thrift stores providing the community with reasonably priced clothing and household goods. Taking a thoughtful look at our mission and operations, we have determined that it is in the best interest of those we serve to close our distribution center and two retail locations, one on Eastern Avenue and Tropicana Avenue and the other on Rainbow Boulevard and Charleston Boulevard.

We endeavor to always be wise and effective stewards of our resources as we provide for our community’s most vulnerable. Amid the current landscape of the competitive Las Vegas retail market, closing our thrift stores allows our agency to focus on our core mission of providing food, shelter, and comprehensive services to more than 100,000 clients each year.

With that being said, we cannot serve this great number of our community’s most vulnerable without your help: we continue to rely on food and donation drives, financial support, and the gift of volunteer service. Thank you for all you do to give help and hope to people in need.

How To Get Involved

There are many ways you can help support the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. Whether it’s a financial contribution, Organizing a donation drive, or volunteering your time, we greatly appreciate your help. Together we can make a difference in the lives of thousands of men, women and children in southern Nevada.

Clark County Community Resources Management Division

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development helps you apply for housing and rent assistance from the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program. This can pay for security deposits, first month's rent, recurring housing Nd rental expenses, and more. Also receive budgeting, credit counseling, and long term self sufficiency programs and support. This program was created by federal government stimulus funds for more information, please check out our website:  https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD

The Office of the Clark County Public Defender provides zealous representation for our clients accused of crimes. They practice in front of all of the Justice Courts in Clark County, before the 8th Judicial District Court, and before the Nevada Supreme Court.

Clark County Social Service

This government agency has a number of financial assistance programs for the low income, unemployed, and families faced with poverty. One of the main ones is emergency rental assistance, including eviction prevention services and low income housing.

Information for Residents

Education

The Clark County School District is the 6th-largest school system in the nation, serving 318,040 students in the 2014-2015 academic year. Clark County is also home to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada State College and the College of Southern Nevada, among other educational institutions, all tracked and listed courtesy of the Nevada Department of Education. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District​ also serves as an educational resource for residents and visitors. 

Parks & Recreation

Nevada is a great state to explore and Clark County has some of its richest offerings. Popular local regional parks includeSunset and Desert Breeze, while the Clark County Shooting Complex and the 2,900-acre Wetlands Park are also popular. Southern Nevada is also blessed with the splendor of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Valley of Fire State Park. Meanwhile, Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Mount Charleston are additional treasures, about which one can find information on the National Park Service pages.

Surrounding Cities 

Clark County is the largest county in Nevada. Within its borders are several major cities, including North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and Mesquite.

Information for Visitors

Outdoor Attractions

Variety is what you will find in Southern Nevada from the Las Vegas Strip to the mountains to local parks, such as the Wetlands Park with its Nature Preserve, Bird Gallery and amazing plant life. We also offer fabulous outdoor trails through our Nevada Regional System of Trails and Open Spaces, which features the "Neon to Nature" trail routes. The National Park Service also makes it convenient to learn about the wonderful recreation options that make Nevada the unique destination that it is. In the winter you can gamble in the valley and ski at Mt. Charleston, just 45 minutes north of the city. In the summer you can enjoy a day at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which includes engineering marvel the Hoover Dam.

Shooting Complex 

The County operates the state-of-the art Clark County Shooting Complex. The facility sits on 2,900 acres and is open daily, offering a range of services. Operated by our Parks & Recreation Department, the shooting complex won the 2010 Elmer H. Anderson Park Excellence Award presented by the Nevada Recreation & Park Society (NRPS).

The facility features the following venues:

• 24 combination trap and skeet fields with a pro shop and cafeteria
• An archery range and building with a 30-seat classroom and restrooms
• A public rifle and pistol range with a pro shop and convenience store
• A hunter education center with a 90-seat classroom with archery, rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges and a simulated hunting course
• A shotgun center with 80 spaces for recreational vehicles that will house safety officers on-site.

Marriage Licenses

Thousands of people flock to Las Vegas each year to tie the knot. If you are planning your special day, make sure you have reviewed the information available on our site provided by our Clerk's Office which covers the state requirements.

Economic Development

Clark County is the heartbeat of Southern Nevada, encompassing almost 8,000 square miles, five cities, the Las Vegas Strip, and is home to more than 2 million residents. We are a pro-business government in a tax friendly state that values excellence in service to businesses and residents.  Our permitting, inspection and licensing processes are efficient and cost effective.

Clark County is home to four gaming headquarters, making Nevada one of Fortune Magazine's “States That Dominate” meaning states that have more than 50 percent of all company headquarters in a specific industry. Nevada is one of only four states to hold such a designation.

Our Value Proposition

Our Tax Structure

• NO Corporate Income Tax
• NO Unitary, Franchise, Inventory Tax
• NO Personal Income Tax
• NO Inheritance, Estate and/or Gift Tax
• NO Chain Store Tax
• NO Nexus Tax

THE 2014 STATE BUSINESS TAX CLIMATE INDEX

Nevada Rankings:
Corporate Tax - ​​No. 1
Individual Income Tax -​ ​No. 1
Taxes on Businesses ​- ​No. 3

Overall Tax Friendly Rankings:
Nevada - No. 3 (Wyoming No.1, South Dakota No.2)
Texas - No. 11
Arizona - No. 22

Worst ranked states:
New York, New Jersey, California, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Wisconsin,
North Carolina, Connecticut, Vermont and Maryland.

In 2013, Nevada is ranked 2nd in the nation for being solar friendly according to the Environment America Research and Policy Center. In 2011, the Harris Poll stated, Nevada Remains A Top Choice for Where Americans Would Most Like to Live.  Why Clark County over any other location? Diversity and Rise of the Creative Class – Richard Florida lists Las Vegas as a community whose diversity is on the rise.

Here’s what companies say:

Our business has grown steadily in Clark County in spite of this prolonged recession. In 2010, our decision to locate here was because we would be seen as a big fish in a little pond as opposed to California where we would be a little fish in the ocean.  It's all about location. Southern Nevada is an important emerging market in which to do business, especially in the technology sector. The region has an extremely low instance of natural disasters, great accessibility to high-speed Internet connections, and the dry and mild climate makes cooling efficient and inexpensive. Clark County is an up-and-coming technology center, and a natural fit for any company to seriously consider.

The UNLV National Supercomputing Center enhances Southern Nevada's U.S. business competitiveness as a primary gateway for medical, energy and scientific data flow from coast-to-coast and markets abroad. Southern Nevada is the ideal setting for this facility, considered a "safe-zone" from natural disasters and having a highly sophisticated power grid in a rapidly growing market.

Cord Blood America, Inc. relocated from Southern California to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2009 for two key reasons, transportation and tax advantage. Our business depends on airports for movement of our products and convenient access to McCarran from our facility provided us with the assurance that we needed to maintain continuity to our service offering.  As important was the tax structure and regulatory environment which were more advantageous that what we experienced in California, and factored heavily into our decision to be here.

Excellent State Incentives - Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development 
Foreign Trade Zone #89 – administered by the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

Computer literate, expanding and cost-effective workforce - Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) 

Accessibility:
McCarran International Airport – 8th busiest in the U.S. Interstate Highway and Railroad System 

Center of Excellence in Medicine:

• University Medical Center – Nevada’s only LEVEL I Trauma and Burn Center and only Pediatric LEVEL II Trauma Center.
• Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
• Reliable and expanding energy base - NVEnergy
• Exceptional telecommunications and technology infrastructure - Switch technology

Large Growing Education System:

• Clark County School District
• UNLV Science and Engineering
• UNLV Supercomputing Facility
• UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park

If you have questions about how to obtain a business license, renew your license or change the location of your business, you need the Business License Department.

How Do I...?

• Grow an existing business? To find helpful links that may lead you to the answers you need, visit: How Do I Grow an Existing Business.
• Start a new business? To find helpful links that may lead you to the answers you need, visit: How Do I Start a New Business.

Let us assist and make your business development needs more worry-free.​

Our 4-Step Approach:

1. Company representative is welcome to schedule a time during our open bi-weekly meeting dates to determine business needs and establish rapport.  Company owners and managers may choose to attend or send a representative. Open Meetings will be conducted the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Wickiup Room on the first floor of the Clark County Government Center at 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.
2. County department staff and other invited agencies like the Clark County Water Reclamation District or Health District will direct the company to the proper agency or department to serve their needs.
3. Track the company's progress made with the department or agency.
4. Follow-up to ensure the company received direction that was beneficial and resulted in a complete satisfactory transaction.

About Clark County

Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 14th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to more than 2.2 million citizens and more than  46 million visitors a year. Included are the nation’s 8th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to about 952,000 residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development. The famed Las Vegas Strip sits at the heart of Clark County featuring unparalleled attractions like dancing fountains, a replica of the renowned Eiffel Tower, an erupting volcano and some of the world's largest and most beautiful resorts. Millions of people visit annually to enjoy our fine restaurants, shop a dazzling array of stores and relax at our luxurious spas. Las Vegas boasts more than 160,000 hotel rooms and is among the world's top convention destinations. Nevada has no shortage of compelling landscapes, and Clark County is no different. Mt. Charleston and skiing are just 45 minutes away, and Red Rock National Conservation area beckons on the western fringe of the Las Vegas Valley. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, caters to boaters, swimmers, fishermen, hikers, wildlife photographers and roadside sightseers. Meanwhile, gambling is offered in the destinations of Mesquite, Primm and Laughlin, located on the sun-drenched Colorado River.

Clark County Highlights

Tourism's economic impact on Clark County for 2016 was nearly $60 billion, including $6.4 billion spent on gambling on the Las Vegas Strip, according to Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority data. There were 161,000 hotel and motel rooms. The average visitor to Las Vegas was 47.7 years old, stayed 3.4 nights at an average daily room rate of $125.96, spending $122.66 per visit shopping, $61.95 per visit for shows. Las Vegas welcomed nearly 43 million visitors and all of Clark County saw 46.2 million visitors (including Laughlin and Mesquite). Most arrived by ground: roughly 57 percent, while nearly 43 percent arrived by plane. The average party has 2.2 adults and has a gaming budget of $578.54, spending an average of 2.9 hours per day gambling. Sixteen percent of our tourists visit from other nations, 25 percent come from Southern California and 16 percent are first-time visitors​.

Government Structure

Clark County is governed by a seven-member County Commission, elected from geographic districts on a partisan basis for staggered four-year terms. Commissioners biennially elect a chairperson who serves as the Commission's presiding officer. The Commission in turn hires a county manager, who is responsible for administrative operations. The chair is Steve Sisolak (seated in January 2009, elected chair in January 2015). The vice chair is Chris Giunchigliani (​seated in January 2007, elected vice chair January 2017). The other commissioners are Marilyn Kirkpatrick (August 2015), Larry Brown (January 2009​), Lawrence Weekly (March 2007), Susan Brager (January 2007), and Mary Beth Scow (January 2011). Yolanda King has been county manager since December 2016.

Financial Structure

Clark County employs more than 10,000 in 38 departments. It has a fiscal year general fund budget of $1.3 billion and a total budget of $6.5 billion. The County is known for its strong ending-fund balance, overall financial strength and an investment-quality credit rating. It retains the best bond ratings of any local government in the state with an “Aaa” from Moody’s Investors Service and an “AA+” from Standard & Poor’s. The County has committed to policies supporting these high standards in the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.

Health care

Incorporated & Unincorporated Areas

As a “city” government, Clark County responds to the needs of about 952,000 residents in the urban unincorporated areas. Sahara Avenue, which crosses the Strip on the north side of the Sahara Hotel & Casino, is the municipal boundary for the City of Las Vegas. Those residing south of this line receive their traditional urban services from Clark County rather than from any of the County’s five cities: Las Vegas (pop. 640,174), Henderson (pop. 299,279), North Las Vegas (244,793), Boulder City (pop. 16,570) and Mesquite (pop. 20,325). The services provided there include all those functions normally associated with a city, such as public works, building inspections, fire protection, parks and recreation, etc. View a jurisdictional map of significant destinations such as Downtown Summerlin, the Las Vegas Convention Center and Sam Boyd Stadium within the Clark County-Las Vegas Valley area.

Your Clark County Elected Officials

Provides a variety of services for family, general, financial, medical, marital, substance abuse as well as other social services.

ClearView provides individual, couple, family, and group counseling to children, adolescents and adults. We serve those struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, loss and other life transitions, sexual and other trauma, relationship difficulties, school performance, school attendance, school behavior, and career uncertainty, among other occurrences and situations.

Treating common ailments & offering routine physical exams (not well child exams), acute

cough, allergic conditions, lab testing, counseling, TB testing. Open 7 days a week, accepts most

insurance plans as well as cash, debt and credit cards

Treating common ailments & offering routine physical exams (not well child exams), acute cough, allergic conditions, lab testing, counseling, TB testing.  Open 7 days a week, accepts most insurance plans as well as cash, debt and credit cards

Free Clothing is given out the third Wednesday of each month from 8:00am-12:00pm. Call for more information.

Women's Clothing

Emergency Shelter

The Emergency Shelter is located in a confidential location. Families who reside in the shelter may stay

for up to 60-days while they work to find personal and economic self-sufficiency. Shelter service priority

is given to Washoe County residents.

Through these programs, qualifying Nevadans with hearing and speech disabilities can receive free equipment needed to access the phone system through Relay Service. They may also receive advocacy services in order for them to have access to community services.

Community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life. Provides a food pantry and clothes for elementary school aged children.

Community Chest is a non-profit social service agency formed in part to serve residents, especially children/families of Storey County and greater Nevada. Their goal is to build strong, healthy families / communities. They provide family services and project youth programs. The family advocacy program includes many types of counseling services such as domestic violence, substance abuse, and personal and court-ordered counseling. Counselors also work with many high school prevention programs.

Community Chest's employment program is available for unemployed and underemployed adults, and provides assistance with resume writing, interviewing, completing applications, and performing job searches.

Counseling & Mental Health, Community Service/Non-Profit, Diagnostic Services

Food Banks

Food Banks

Carson City Community Health Clinic understands the need for quality health care at an affordable price. The income-based fee schedule guarantees no one is turned away for services. The clinic's staff is committed to providing quality health care services and referrals to meet all of their clients' needs. Through education and service, the clinic hopes to promote health and impact the lives of those living in their community.

Each community health nursing clinic offers a variety of services including nursing services to residents of all ages and incomes. The community health nurses provide services in 13 locations. Each clinic provides services at a low cost or using a sliding scale dependent upon income.

Each community health nursing clinic offers a variety of services including nursing services to residents of all ages and incomes. The community health nurses provide services in 13 locations. Each clinic provides services at a low cost or using a sliding scale dependent upon income.

Each Community Health Nursing clinic offers a variety of services including nursing services to residents of all ages and incomes. The community health nurses provide services in 13 locations. Each clinic provides services at a low cost or using a sliding scale dependent upon income.

The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division's Community Service Options Program for the Elderly (COPE) provides non-medical services to older persons to help them maintain independence in their own homes as an alternative to nursing home placement.

Offers general medicine, low-cost lab testing, and an on-site pharmacy.

Provides education and support to women who may be facing an unplanned pregnancy. The center’s services include pregnancy tests, education, verification, option counseling, parenting and life skills classes, adoption counseling, and abortion education.

Community referrals to include: Short and Long-term Case Management, Psychological Assessment and Treatment Planning, Educational and Treatment Groups, Transitional Housing, Dental Care program, Veterans Re-entry Outreach Program, Transportatio, Employment Referral, Clothing, Emergency Shelter, Food bank, Free meal listings

Provides a variety of services for family, general, financial, medical, marital, substance abuse as well as other social services.

2-step TB testing, routine medical check-ups

Provides housing, support groups, counseling, parenting classes, life skills, budgeting, legal advocacy, sexual assault prevention and has a thrift store.

Their mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where domestic violence victims can re-examine their view of themselves and work toward a violence free future. They accept a woman as she is and encourage her positive growth toward independence and self- sufficiency.

Seniors aged 62 or older or families with children under the age of 18 can get rental assistance.

0 months – 21 years of age, facial syndromes, cleft palate, asymmetrical faces

Preschools

Medical Center provides children/adult services on a sliding fee scale: includes well-child care, family planning, preventive/acute care, dental assessment, management of chronic issues, after-hours services, diagnostic lab/x M ray, pharmacy, and health education for most insurance plans.

The staff and volunteers at the Crisis Pregnancy Center are outstanding. Their commitment to providing accurate information, a welcoming environment and loving support - no matter what decision a woman makes - is clearly seen in how they treat each person who walks through their doors. They continue to offer new parents support well after childbirth which includes extensive parent training as well as support for fathers-to-be. If you or someone you know is newly pregnant or about to have a baby and needs a caring, compassionate resource, PLEASE contact the Crisis Pregnancy Center as soon as possible.

Provides commodity program on the 4th Thursday of every month at two locations: Churchill County Library from 9:30 - 10:30 am and Morning Glory Apartments from 10:40 - 11:00 am. Hours of operation may change. Please call to confirm hours.

Accessories, Women's Clothing, Shoe Stores

Improve the lives of families by engaging and empowering parents in providing continuous support for their children.

Damonte Ranch Park

REVIEWS

- I totally thought I had already reviewed Damonte Park!  My bad!

We live so close to this park.  It is a great place to go if your a kid or an adult!

Our kids love the play structure, the open spaces to play kickball, fly a kite, play fetch with your dog, or go on a 4 mile walk that loops around the wetlands.

There is even stuff to do in the winter.  A cute hill is there where younger children enjoy sledding down it!

The park also boasts two basketball courts and restrooms.  Also there is a covered pavilion to hang out by the play structure if you want to get out of the sun.

There are quite a few benches to sit and take in the beauty of the wetlands/wild life and foot hills.

I think my favorite thing however, is that they do a great Fourth of July firework display with free food, drinks, and a bike parade for the kiddos!

We love coming here and enjoying all Damonte Park has to offer! ~Nikki R., Reno, NV

- Well friends, they FIXED the boarded up slides! Now we're talking!

My son actually said, with wide eyes, "Mom, there's no more wood up here anymore!" Nope, the slides are fixed kiddo. Go enjoy. ~Brandy W., Reno,NV

- Love this park. It's in a really nice neighborhood, has a great playground for kids, a grassy field and a trail that goes into the neighborhood. The only downside is that the parking lot isn't very big. We went around 4:30 pm and there were a couple spots, but by the time we were leaving(around 5:30), there were soccer lessons so parents were circling the parking lot and, I'm assuming, had to find street parking. ~ Amanda M., Reno, NV

- This is a pretty little park with a nice playground for the kids. There is lots of open space and nice well taken care of grass and landscaping.
The best part about this park are the miles of adjacent walking trails alongside the picturesque wetlands with bridges, ponds, creeks, benches, trees and flowers along the way.                                                                                                         The view of the mountains is spectacular from every direction.
I knocked off one star because the cleanliness of the park restroom needed some work. ~ Danett P., Sparks, NV

- Absolutely great park but not nearly enough parking spaces. If you live close by you might as well walk but we brought a picnic and easy up so we drove lol. ~N.T., Oceanside, CA

- This is by far the best park I can ever remember taking my kids to. We were here on the 4th of July so there were flags decorating the area and tents for the holiday. There are biking/walking trails, a gazebo, a toddler play area and a larger area for older kids, swings, and a teeter totter, and a grass maze. The twenty minute drive from downtown Reno is well worth it. ~Jennifer W., Tucson, AZ

- Great park!  3 story tower to play on, rolling open hills, surrounded by bike path, and there was even a grass maze for kids to play in.  There are a few tables and one pavilion for picnics.~Road H., Reno, NV

- This park is awesome. They have everything to entertain from the level of a toddler to a seasoned veteran of climbing and playing.  They have child swings (those for children unable to yet pump while on a swing) and a plethora of slides.  My kids had a lot of fun here and the only thing I would recommend is making sure your kids understand that the log looking feature on the larger structure is not a slide and not easy to climb.  My oldest fell off of it, thinking it was a slide, within five minutes of arriving at the park (she is 3.5 years old at the moment). You'll definitely have a good time here.~Will H., Reno, NV

- This is a very nice park. The grounds are very well manicured. Don't see dog duty everywhere etc. ~ Melissa R., Reno, NV

- This park is really pretty and clean. Not only is there a playground for little and big kids to play, but a huge walking trail leading to a beautiful wetland meadow & pond. Kids love to bike and skate here. ~ Carissa P., Reno, NV

- Hands down, this is the best playground in Reno.  We drive all the way out to the south end of town to take Toddler to this amazing structure.  Three stories, three sections, five slides, bars, sliders, a climbing wall, and wiggly poles make for a structure so awesome that kids can stay up in it for hours without ever touching the ground.  There is also a smaller, toddler-size structure for those with weak nerves.  And those are just the play structures!  There are also swings, see-saws, a maze, paved bike trails, a BBQ pavilion, basketball courts, and a nice restroom.  Oh, and did I mention excellent parking, amazing views and cool public art?  Every time I come here I keep expecting somebody to be there collecting entrance fees, because this park is so nice, it seems extraordinary that it is all free! ~ Tracy S., Reno,NV

- Great play structures, corn maze and bike paths. Covered eating area with four picnic tables, which is great!  The only negative is that there isn't any shade or trees near the actual play structure. ~ AnnKristine P., Encinitas, CA

- This park is awesome. It's a short walk or bike ride from my house. Their basketball courts are never packed. Kids of all ages love the swings / jungle gyms. Even in the cold months it's an awesome outdoor space great for wearing out our friends kids when we babysit! Haha parking looks plentiful but actually isn't. Esp on weekends cars are stacked on the surrounding street. Not the best planning on the designers behalf and my only reason to downgrade them 1 star.      ~Sabrina B, Reno,NV

- This park was worth the ten minute drive I thought it was going to be hot but there is plenty if shade as long as your active with your little people. It is pretty amazing it is three tiers and ha alot of unique things like tree slide and a moving teeter totter it also had a huge slide that would be fun but it was broken when we went. To the lady that comment in children pissing on the slides on multiple occasion your ridiculous for giving this place such a low rating for something it doesn't have any control over. ~ CodyanIrene R., Reno, NV

- This park is awesome!  A three story play structure with all kinds of fun ladders, rock climbing walls, super fun slides and a "zip line" that keeps all age groups engaged for literally hours.  There is also a smaller play structure for toddlers and swings for both bigger kids as well as babies/toddlers.  There are lots of hills for rolling down as well as a labyrinth-type maze.  Lots of benches and a covered picnic area; restroom is open even in the wintertime and is relatively clean.  There are also basketball courts and open fields for running and playing.  The wetlands nearby have a nice walking trail if some exploring is in order.  So glad this park is here! ~ Becca B., Reno, NV

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Inexpensive Optometrists, Eyewear & Opticians

Allows eligible residents to file for unemployment benefits.

Senior Centers

Saturday 9am - 1 pm. Must provide ID and be willing to fill out intake form

Offers classes and individual appointments in English and Spanish. Services available for diabetes, pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, and weight management.