Financial Education & Counseling

Provides SNAP application assistance doing the required interview and delivering the application to the welfare office. Locations for SNAP outreach vary from month to month and the current Washoe and rural schedules can be found on the website.

Supporting Teens Achieving Real-life Success class is focuses on parenting, money management, birth control, dressing for an interview, and other skills. Is available to pregnant and/or parenting teens who are on some type of public assistance.

Information about budgeting, credit management, retirement plans, acquiring a home mortgage, bank accounts, entrepreneurship and small businesses.

Tax information on filing, payments, refunds, credits/deductions, news/events, forms, help, and resources.

Tax information on filing, payments, refunds, credits/deductions, news/events, forms, help, and resources.

Provides one-on-one session to discuss hardship and Consultant will determine if client is eligible for any Foreclosure prevention loan modifications or refinancing programs.

Provides assistance to prevent or resolve mortgage delinquency and avoid foreclosure. Homeowners receive an in-depth financial and housing analysis, options for consideration such as modification, forbearance, mediation or short sale, and specifics regarding the foreclosure process.

Provides pre-filing counseling and pre-discharge education. *MMI is approved by the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees to provide the federally mandated counseling and financial literacy for clients filing bankruptcy.

Program allows clients to establish an affordable repayment plan with their creditors. MMI acts as an intermediary, negotiating lower monthly payments and reducing/waiving interest rates as well as any penalty fees.

Provides one-on-one comprehensive confidential financial counseling and coaching including a complete in depth budget analysis, individualized financial action plan that outlines steps to be taken, and a benefits check to determine what other resources or wrap-around programs might be of assistance to achieve financial stability.

Provides financial literacy on over 20 different topics to help consumers take or improve control over their finances including budgeting, credit, and identity theft. Additional information and a schedule of classes can be found on website.

Provides pre-filing counseling and pre-discharge education. *MMI is approved by the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees to provide the federally mandated counseling and financial literacy for clients filing bankruptcy.

Program is a partnership with ULAN, Goodwill, and Health Services Coalition which allows participants to meet their immediate food needs by accessing the ULAN food bank, job training through Goodwill, classes led by a dietitian through Health Services Coalition and financial and housing counseling through MMI.

Provides the opportunity for clients to receive a review and assessment of their credit report to then develop a long-term plan of action to improve and stabilize their financial situation. Financial coaching, education, and direction are provided for a minimum of 12 months to ensure success.

Provides the opportunity for clients to receive a review and assessment of their credit report to then develop a long-term plan of action to improve and stabilize their financial situation. Financial coaching, education, and direction are provided for a minimum of 12 months to ensure success.

Program allows clients to establish an affordable repayment plan with their creditors. MMI acts as an intermediary, negotiating lower monthly payments and reducing/waiving interest rates as well as any penalty fees.

Provides one-on-one comprehensive confidential financial counseling and coaching including a complete in-depth budget analysis, individualized financial action plan that outlines steps to be taken, and a benefits check to determine what other resources or wrap-around programs might be of assistance to achieve financial stability.

Provides financial literacy on over 20 different topics to help consumers take or improve control over their finances including budgeting, credit, and identity theft. Additional information and a schedule of classes can be found on website.

Offers low-and moderate-income individuals the incentive of matched savings for homeownership and post-secondary education.

Offers low-and moderate-income individuals the incentive of matched savings for post-secondary education.

Program assists adults with developing, implementing, and monitoring a realistic household budget. Other services include individualized goal planning to assist with financial accountability, credit repair, credit building, financial health and awareness education, and assistance with connecting to community resources to maximize financial wellness.

Comprehensive case management assists adults with developing, monitoring and achieving individual goals to improve quality of life of the individual by maximizing self-sufficiency and well-being. Services include strengthening knowledge of resources, applying learned life skills, assistance with accessing programs and services, pursuing opportunities to thrive and collaborating with other community partners to increase adult success. Goal plans may include but are not limited to: housing, employment, income, health care, community integration and money management.

Comprehensive case management assists adults with developing, monitoring and achieving individual goals to improve quality of life of the individual by maximizing self-sufficiency and well-being. Services include strengthening knowledge of resources, applying learned life skills, assistance with accessing programs and services, pursuing opportunities to thrive and collaborating with other community partners to increase adult success. Goal plans may include but are not limited to: housing, employment, income, health care, community integration and money management.

Program assists adults with developing, implementing, and monitoring a realistic household budget. Other services include individualized goal planning to assist with financial accountability, credit repair, credit building, financial health and awareness education, and assistance with connecting to community resources to maximize financial wellness.

Comprehensive case management assists adults with developing, monitoring and achieving individual goals to improve quality of life of the individual by maximizing self-sufficiency and well-being. Services include strengthening knowledge of resources, applying learned life skills, assistance with accessing programs and services, pursuing opportunities to thrive and collaborating with other community partners to increase adult success. Goal plans may include but are not limited to: housing, employment, income, health care, community integration and money management.

Program assists adults with developing, implementing, and monitoring a realistic household budget. Other services include individualized goal planning to assist with financial accountability, credit repair, credit building, financial health and awareness education, and assistance with connecting to community resources to maximize financial wellness.

Comprehensive case management assists adults with developing, monitoring and achieving individual goals to improve quality of life of the individual by maximizing self-sufficiency and well-being. Services include strengthening knowledge of resources, applying learned life skills, assistance with accessing programs and services, pursuing opportunities to thrive and collaborating with other community partners to increase adult success. Goal plans may include but are not limited to: housing, employment, income, health care, community integration and money management.

Program assists adults with developing, implementing, and monitoring a realistic household budget. Other services include individualized goal planning to assist with financial accountability, credit repair, credit building, financial health and awareness education, and assistance with connecting to community resources to maximize financial wellness.

• Credit Reporting Agencies

Provides free assistance for those facing financial distress by assisting individuals to navigate through the process of filing for personal bankruptcy (Chapter 7).

• Bankruptcy Assistance

Provides 24/7 hotline with housing counselors to help individuals avoid foreclosure and stay current on mortgage payments. Can act as a liaison with your lender, provide information, offer professional guidance, identify options, and connect you to additional resources.

Debt Reduction Services is a non profit full service debt management and credit counseling service organization.

Free budget and credit counseling, free credit report reviews, low cost debt management programs and free community wide educational programs.

Provides financial assistance hotlines for families.

Services Include:

• Rehab Helpline for Drugs and Alcohol (877) 467-4825
• Tax Relief Helpline (888) 452-7841
• Private Student Loan Relief Helpline (888) 669-1064
• Debt Relief Helpline  (888) 790-1337
• Free Bankruptcy Advice Hotline (888) 734-2585

For additional toll free helplines, click here.

Provides financial services solutions to people with disabilities and people in recovery.

Services Include:

• Guardianship Assistance
• Personal Finances Administration
• Representative Payee Services