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Description: Voluntary health organizations committed to empowering and enhancing the lives of individuals with disability/diagnosis-specific conditions and their families through support and public awareness. Programs that offer workshops, discussion groups, activities and other types of training that sensitize participants to people with disabilities, help them experience what it is like to have a disability, and share techniques for positive communication and interaction with people who have disabilities. (AIRS PH-6200.1850)

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NV (20)


Statewide (1)


Carson City (1)


Elko (2)


Henderson (4)


Las Vegas (4)


North Las Vegas (2)


Pahrump (1)


Reno (4)


Tonopah (1)


Nationwide (1)


CT (1)


Danbury (1)


MD (1)


Hyattsville (1)


NY (1)


New York (1)


TX (1)


Dallas (1)


NV

Statewide

People First of Nevada, People First of Nevada
NV
 Phone: 702-396-7859
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: People First of Nevada
Address: NV
Phone: 702-396-7859
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Services Provided: People First of Nevada is a self-advocacy group run by and for individuals with developmental differences throughout Nevada. With active chapters in Reno/Sparks, Las Vegas, Fernley, Fallon, Elko Counties, Carson City, and Winnemucca as well as a state bound board.
Original Source: Nevada Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
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Carson City, NV

Nevada IDEA Part C State Office-Project Assist
4126 Technology Way
Suite 100
Carson City, NV 89706
 Phone: 800-522-0066
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
Address: 4126 Technology Way
Suite 100
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 800-522-0066
Fax: 775-687-0599
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
Email: projectassist@dhhs.nv.gov
URL: http://dhhs.nv.gov/Programs/IDEA/ProjectASSIST/
Services Provided: Nevada's Central Directory for Early Intervention provides information, resources, and referral services to inform and educate families of infants and toddlers with disability, disabilities or special health care needs, and the general public.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/30/2018
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Elko, NV

Diabetes Prevention, TE Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
525 Sunset Street
Elko, NV 89801
 Phone: 775-738-9251
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Ethnic, Religious, Cultural Support
Nutrition Assessment Services
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Organization Name: TE Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
Address: 525 Sunset Street
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-738-9251
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Ethnic, Religious, Cultural Support
Nutrition Assessment Services
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
URL: http://www.temoaktribe.com
Services Provided: Diabetes prevention through walking club, nutrition programs, and exercise program.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 9/13/2018
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Disability Rights Group, Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
905 Railroad Street
Elko, NV 89801
 Phone: 775-753-1590
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
Address: 905 Railroad Street
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-753-1590
Fax: 775-753-1690
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: elko@ndalc.org
URL: http://www.ndalc.org
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities
Services Provided: Provides information and referral, technical assistance and training, legal and non-legal advocacy, and outreach and education.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/30/2018
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Henderson, NV

Saint Rose Womenscare and Community Outreach Center-Green Valley-Henderson-Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals
2651 Paseo Verde Parkway
Suite 180
Henderson, NV 89074
 Phone: 702-616-4901
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Disability Awareness Programs
Nutrition Assessment Services
Organization Name: Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals
Address: 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway
Suite 180
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: 702-616-4901
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Disability Awareness Programs
Nutrition Assessment Services
URL: https://www.dignityhealth.org/
Eligibility: Adults with chronic conditions and their caregivers.
Services Provided: A workshop given once a week for 6 weeks. The topics covered includes; techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, appropriate exercise, decision making tools, skills to communicate effectively with family, peers, and nutrition information.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Saint Rose Womenscare and Community Outreach Center-Green Valley-Henderson-Diabetes Self-Management Program, Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals
2651 Paseo Verde Parkway
Suite 180
Henderson, NV 89074
 Phone: 702-616-4901
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals
Address: 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway
Suite 180
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: 702-616-4901
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Disability Awareness Programs
URL: https://www.dignityhealth.org/
Eligibility: Type 2 diabetes patient and their caregivers.
Services Provided: Teaches techniques to deal with symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear, and frustrations.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Saint Rose Womenscare and Community Outreach Center-Green Valley-Henderson-National Diabetes Prevention Program, Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals
2651 Paseo Verde Parkway
Suite 180
Henderson, NV 89074
 Phone: 702-616-4901
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals
Address: 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway
Suite 180
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: 702-616-4901
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Disability Awareness Programs
URL: https://www.dignityhealth.org/
Eligibility: Participants must have prediabetes. This means blood sugar level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Services Provided: Help develop healthy eating habits, increase physical activity, and help motivated. Is a CDC approved and given in sixteen weekly sessions. Lifestyle coaches are typically registered dietitians or registered nurses.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Saint Rose Womenscare and Community Outreach Center-Green Valley-Henderson-Positive Self-Management Program for HIV, Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals
2651 Paseo Verde Parkway
Suite 180
Henderson, NV 89074
 Phone: 702-616-4901
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: Dignity Health Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals
Address: 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway
Suite 180
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: 702-616-4901
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Disability Awareness Programs
URL: https://www.dignityhealth.org/
Services Provided: Offers one day a week class over six weeks for people with HIV. This program integrate medication regimes, techniques to deal with problems such as frustrations, fear fatigue, pain and isolation, exercising regiments, evaluating symptoms, decision-making, and sex intimacy and disclosure.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Las Vegas, NV

American Cancer Society-Las Vegas-Cancer Support, American Cancer Society
6165 South Rainbow Boulevard
Unit 12
Las Vegas, NV 89118
 Phone: 702-798-5938
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
Organization Name: American Cancer Society
Address: 6165 South Rainbow Boulevard
Unit 12
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: 702-798-5938
Fax: 702-798-0530
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
URL: http://www.cancer.org
Eligibility: Persons with cancer.
Services Provided: Provides a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer and saving lives through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Disability Rights Group, Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
2820 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89102
 Phone: 702-257-8150
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
Address: 2820 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-257-8150
Fax: 702-257-8170
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: lasvegas@ndalc.org
URL: http://www.ndalc.org
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities
Services Provided: Provides information and referral, technical assistance and training, legal and non-legal advocacy, and outreach and education.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/30/2018
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Social Security Disability Benefit Advocacy/Representation, Disability Help Center
927 South Decatur Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89107
 Phone: 855-704-4222
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: Disability Help Center
Address: 927 South Decatur Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: 855-704-4222
Fax: 702-982-7964
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: jackie@disabilityhelpcenternv.org
URL: http://www.disabilityhelpcenternv.org
Eligibility: Individuals with a disability and unable to maintain full time employment.
Services Provided: Complete assistance and guidance during application, appeals, and hearing process of getting disability benefits through Social Security Administration.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/1/2018
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The MENTOR Network - REM Nevada State Office
5693 South Jones
Suite 118
Las Vegas, NV 89118
 Phone: 702-889-9240
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Services for People with Disabilities
Address: 5693 South Jones
Suite 118
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: 702-889-9240
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Services for People with Disabilities
URL: https://www.rem-nevada.com/
Services Provided: Community Based Services to Adults and Children with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
Original Source: Nevada Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
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North Las Vegas, NV

American Lung Association of the Southwest-Lung Cancer and Tobacco Quit Helpline, American Lung Association in Nevada
3552 West Cheyenne Avenue
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
 Phone: 800-586-4872
Service Categories:
Crisis Helplines/Hotlines
Disability Awareness Programs
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Organization Name: American Lung Association in Nevada
Address: 3552 West Cheyenne Avenue
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Phone: 800-586-4872
Service Categories:
Crisis Helplines/Hotlines
Disability Awareness Programs
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Email: nvinfo@lungs.org
URL: http://www.lung.org
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Offers compassionate counseling by registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified tobacco treatment specialists.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Lupus of Nevada-North Las Vegas-Lupus Education and Information, Lupus of Nevada
Confidential
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
 Phone: 702-595-0313
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
Organization Name: Lupus of Nevada
Address: Confidential
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Phone: 702-595-0313
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
Email: calvinia2@cox.net
URL: http://www.lupusofnevada.org/
Eligibility: Individuals with lupus.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Provides awareness, education, nutrition, coping strategies, conferences and community outreach. Also offers referrals and educational information on Lupus.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Pahrump, NV

NyECC-Pahrump-Diabetes Self Management Program, NyE Communities Coalition
1020 East Wilson Road
Pahrump, NV 89048
 Phone: 775-727-9970
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: NyE Communities Coalition
Address: 1020 East Wilson Road
Pahrump, NV 89048
Phone: 775-727-9970
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: info@nyecc.org
URL: http://www.nyecc.org/
Services Provided: Information on stress management, diet, exercise, managing medication, communication skills, and nutrition. 
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Reno, NV

American Cancer Society-Reno-Cancer Support, American Cancer Society
630 Sierra Rose Drive
Unit A
Reno, NV 89511
 Phone: 775-329-0609
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
Organization Name: American Cancer Society
Address: 630 Sierra Rose Drive
Unit A
Reno, NV 89511
Phone: 775-329-0609
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
URL: http://www.cancer.org
Eligibility: Persons with cancer.
Services Provided: Provides a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer and saving lives through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Disability Rights Group, Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
1875 Plumas Street
Reno, NV 89509
 Phone: 775-333-7878
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
Address: 1875 Plumas Street
Reno, NV 89509
Phone: 775-333-7878
Fax: 775-786-2520
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: reno@ndalc.org
URL: http://www.ndalc.org
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities
Services Provided: Provides information and referral, technical assistance and training, legal and non-legal advocacy, and outreach and education.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/30/2018
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Multiple Sclerosis Resources, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
4600 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
 Phone: 775-329-7180
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
Organization Name: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Address: 4600 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-329-7180
Fax: 775-201-1781
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Information & Referral Resources
Email: linda.lott@nmss.org
URL: http://www.nationalmssociety.org
Eligibility: Individuals with MS and their friends/family.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: A statewide over the phone resource center for people with MS and friends/family. Provides comprehensive educational programs, financial assistance, support group information, and programs to help deal with MS.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/30/2018
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Nevada Diabetes Association-Camps for Children with Diabetes
18 Stewart Street
Reno, NV 89501
 Phone: 775-856-3839
Service Categories:
Camps for Children with Special Needs
Disability Awareness Programs
Address: 18 Stewart Street
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 775-856-3839
Fax: 775-348-7591
Service Categories:
Camps for Children with Special Needs
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: info@diabetesnv.org
URL: http://diabetesnv.org/
Eligibility: Children ages 7 to 17 with type 1 diabetes.
Services Provided: Provides week long camps each year for children with diabetes. The camp goal is for these children develop the skills to take charge of their diabetes.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Tonopah, NV

NyECC-Tonopah-Diabetes Self Management Program, NyE Communities Coalition
1 Frankie Street
Tonopah, NV 89049
 Phone: 775-482-6561
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: NyE Communities Coalition
Address: 1 Frankie Street
Tonopah, NV 89049
Phone: 775-482-6561
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: info@nyecc.org
URL: http://www.nyecc.org/
Services Provided: Information on stress management, diet, exercise, managing medication, communication skills, and nutrition. 
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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Nationwide

HIANN-Reno and Carson City-HIANN Services, Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada
Phone: 775-830-4261
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada
Address:
Phone: 775-830-4261
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Email: info@hiann.org
URL: http://www.hiann.org
Eligibility: Brain injury survivors, friends, family, caregivers and professionals treating brain injuries.
Services Provided: Services for brain injury survivors including cognitive classes, support groups, education, social events, volunteering, physical fitness, and raising public safety awareness.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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CT

Danbury, CT

National Organization for Rare Disorders, National Organization for Rare Disorders
55 Kenosia Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
 Phone: 203-744-0100
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: National Organization for Rare Disorders
Address: 55 Kenosia Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: 203-744-0100
Fax: 203-263-9938
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
URL: http://www.rarediseases.org
Eligibility: Persons with a rare disease.
Services Provided: Provides information on rare diseases in understandable language for patient and their families. Referrals to support groups and resources.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 8/30/2018
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MD

Hyattsville, MD

Epilepsy Foundation-Epilepsy Disease and Disability Information
8301 Professional Place East
Hyattsville, MD 20785
 Phone: 877-467-3496
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Address: 8301 Professional Place East
Hyattsville, MD 20785
Phone: 877-467-3496
Fax: 301-577-2684
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: nvepilepsy@efa.org
URL: http://www.epilepsy.com
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Provides information and education on living successfully with epilepsy, training school nurses and professionals in seizure recognition, treatment, and response. Offers support groups for people with epilepsy.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 3/19/2019
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NY

New York, NY

American Liver Foundation, American Liver Foundation
39 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
 Phone: 800-465-4837
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: American Liver Foundation
Address: 39 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
Phone: 800-465-4837
Fax: 212-483-8179
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: info@liverfoundation.org
URL: http://www.liverfoundation.org
Services Provided: Provides national helpline to answer questions about liver disease wellness and can help find resources such as specialists and support groups.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/26/2018
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TX

Dallas, TX

Stroke Support, American Stroke Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
 Phone: 800-242-8721
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Organization Name: American Stroke Association
Address: 7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 800-242-8721
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Email: strokeconnection@heart.org
URL: http://www.strokeassociation.org
Eligibility: Stroke patients.
Services Provided: Provides support and information for people who have suffered strokes.
Original Source: Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/26/2018
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