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Carson City(1)


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Winnemucca(2)


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Statewide

MCH-Las Vegas-NV Statewide MCH Coalition, Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition
7220 South Cimarron Road
Ste. 195
Las Vegas, NV 89113
 Phone: 702-492-8552
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Organization Name: Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition
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Address:
7220 South Cimarron Road
Ste. 195
Las Vegas, NV 89113
Phone: 702-492-8552
Fax: 702-616-4921
Service Categories:
Child Advocacy
Community Advocacy Organizations
Family Advocacy
Health-Related Education
Information & Referral Resources
Parent/Family Education
Specialized Information Resources
URL: https://sobermomshealthybabies.org/
Eligibility: Families and children
Services Provided: Offers program information, resources, and education to improve the health of families. Maternal health, infant, child and adolescent health, breastfeeding and safe sleep, children with special needs, perinatal and post-natal depression, and life course information available.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 5/5/2020
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Carson City, NV

United Latino Community-Carson City-Social Service, United Latino Community
1711 North Roop Street
Carson City, NV 89706
 Phone: 775-885-1055
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Organization Name: United Latino Community
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Address:
1711 North Roop Street
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 775-885-1055
Fax: 775-885-7039
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Community Advocacy Organizations
Family Advocacy
Information & Referral Resources
Interpretation and Translation Services
Legal Services, General
URL: http://www.carsonulc.org
Services Provided: Assists individuals and families with referrals, translations, interpretations, advocacy, citizenship instruction, ESL classes, and legal aid advice.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 5/5/2020
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Las Vegas, NV

EVFS-Las Vegas-Peer Parent Reunification Program, East Valley Family Services
1830 East Sahara Avenue
Suite 103
Las Vegas, NV 89104
 Phone: 702-631-7098
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Organization Name: East Valley Family Services
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Address:
1830 East Sahara Avenue
Suite 103
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: 702-631-7098
Fax: 702-733-6144
Service Categories:
Family Advocacy
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@evfs.org
URL: http://www.eastvalleyfamilyservices.org
Eligibility: Parents whose children have been removed from the home. Must have strong wiliness and desire to reunite. DA Referral.
Services Provided: Offers willing parents the chance to reunite with their children, whom have been removed for their home. Various resources, case management, education, advocacy, and referrals for the parents.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/19/2018
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Reno, NV

CC-Main Office-Infant Safety Education/Baby Cribs, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
500 East Fourth Street
Reno, NV 89512
 Phone: 775-432-9165
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Organization Name: Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
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Address:
500 East Fourth Street
Reno, NV 89512
Phone: 775-432-9165
Fax: 775-322-8197
Service Categories:
Family Advocacy
Furniture & Goods Assistance
URL: https://ccsnn.org/
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Eligibility: Baby must be under six months old and not have safe place to sleep.
Services Provided: Offers infant safety education on Safe Sleep and provides cribs to babies that are at risk.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 5/4/2020
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Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
250 South Rock Blvd.
Suite 116
Reno, NV 89502
 Phone: 775-828-1115
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Organization Name: Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
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Address:
250 South Rock Blvd.
Suite 116
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-828-1115
Fax: 775-829-9911
Service Categories:
Domestic Violence Prevention & Intervention
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Family Advocacy
Sexual Assault Counseling
Victim Advocacy
URL: http://www.ncedsv.org/
Services Provided: The mission is to be a statewide voice advocating for the prevention and elimination of domestic and sexual violence through partnering with communities. Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence accepts a woman as she is and encourages her positive growth toward independence and self-sufficiency. Offices in Reno and Las Vegas, Statewide Services.
Source: Nevada Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
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Winnemucca, NV

Advocates for Victims of Abuse
1038 Grass Valley Road
Suite G
Winnemucca, NV 89445
 Phone: 702-343-2943
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Address:
1038 Grass Valley Road
Suite G
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 702-343-2943
Text: 775-722-4564
Service Categories:
Child Advocacy
Family Advocacy
Victim Advocacy
Email: humboldtava@sbcglobal.net
URL: http://www.humboldtava.com
Languages Spoken: English
Eligibility: Any
Services Provided: Community advocates are available 24/7/365 for crisis intervention, assistance for victims of crime ranging from crisis medical care, protection orders, court accompaniment, safety plans and kits, financial aid assistance, resources and referrals. AVA offers a variety of programs and services, including the Family Advocacy Program.
AVA offers 24/7 help, free and confidential. Trained community advocates are available to help survivors and secondary survivors through this trauma.

AVA provides a free, monthly support group to women ages 18 and over that have been traumatized by sexual violence, family abuse, stalking, or any other personal victimization, Survivors Overcoming and Recovering (SOAR).

AVA advocates provide assistance and referrals and resources that may be able to assist medically, financially, and legally.

The Family Advocacy Program duties will vary and include, but are not limited to, supervised visitation, home visits, safety management services, parenting classes, collecting clothing, toys, household items, etc. donations needed by foster and kinship families, office assistance, and assisting in raising awareness and outreach about foster parenting and child abuse and neglect.

We provide supervised visitations with flexible hours in the evenings and weekends.

AVA provides a free program, Girls Fight Back! and free self-defense classes for women and youths, as well as information on bullying and cyber bullying.

Please contact us for more information on other services and assistance we may be able to provide.
Provider Profiles: Licensed counselor and social worker available. Trained in ASIST and suicide and crisis intervention.
Source: Nevada Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 11/15/2019
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Advocates for Victims of Abuse-Family Advocacy Program
1038 Grass Valley Road
Suite G
Winnemucca, NV 89445
 Phone: 775-623-6555
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Address:
1038 Grass Valley Road
Suite G
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 775-623-6555
Service Categories:
Community Advocacy Organizations
Family Advocacy
Email: humboldtava@sbcglobal.net
URL: http://www.humboldtava.com
Services Provided: An advocacy/social service program collaborative with DCFS to support and promote volunteer advocacy to protect the best interests of children in the child welfare system.
Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/26/2018
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Nationwide

National Alliance for Caregiving
1730 Rhode Island Ave NW, Suite #812
Washington, DC 20036
 Phone: 202-918-1013
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Address:
1730 Rhode Island Ave NW, Suite #812
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-918-1013
Fax: 202-918-1014
Service Categories:
Family Advocacy
Email: info@caregiving.org
URL: https://www.caregiving.org/
Services Provided:

National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) provides resources for advocacy and research as well a sresources for professionals, caregivers, and others.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 6/19/2020
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Sibling Leadership Network
332 S Nucgugab Avebye Syute 121-S240
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
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Address:
332 S Nucgugab Avebye Syute 121-S240
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
Service Categories:
Family Advocacy
URL: https://siblingleadership.org/
Eligibility: Siblings of individuals with disabilities
Services Provided: To provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support, and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families. Resources for siblings across the lifespan.

Chapter development inquiries: chapter.inquiries@siblingleadership.org
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 9/26/2019
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