Support group for persons with seizure disorders.

Individuals affected by vision loss.

Offers a peer support group for legally blind individuals. <em>**Currently all classes are Zoom classes. Please email to get Zoom info.</em>

Current resident of Northern Nevada or have been an NNCCF child between the ages of 15 and 25. Cancer survivor or currently in treatment for cancer.

Provides scholarships and encouragement to young patients and survivors as they receive cancer treatment, survive cancer, pursue higher education, and seek to return to a sense of normalcy in their lives.

Children with disabilities.

Provides support for children with disabilities and their families. Support group/quarterly meetings.

Support group for persons who have suffered a stroke.

Children and youth who are siblings of those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

A social program designed for children and youth who are siblings of those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Utilizing strategies to promote positivity and building friendships throughout each session, this program strives to make siblings feel unique in their own way while developing a more thorough understanding of autism.

Residents of Nevada or clients receiving treatment in the state of Nevada diagnosed with ALS.

Hosts monthly clinic and support groups for people with ALS. Offers advocacy for insurance issues and conducts home visits for newly diagnosed patients.

Visually impaired or friend/family of.

Provides support, resources, open discussion, education about blindness, and scholarship opportunities for vision impaired. Meets at Pahrump Senior Center on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

All families affected by autism.

Coordinates meetings of families who have similar needs as well as provide resources. Offers parent to parent support and education.

Adults with mental illness and their adult family members/friends.

NAMI Family Support Group for family members/friends of adults living with mental illness.<br />NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults living with mental illness.<br />No prior registration required to attend support groups.<br />Free Education courses offered for family members/friends, parents/caregivers, and adults living with mental illness. Call office for more information or to register. Meetings held via Zoom.

First responders.

Trains first responders on identifying the signs of autism and other related conditions. How to effectively interact with those individuals.

Support meetings for parents and grandparents of children with autism. Assistance with finding autism related resources including respite, treatment, and doctors for diagnostic evaluation.

Visually impaired or friend/family of.

Provides support, resources, open discussion, education about blindness, and scholarship opportunities for vision impaired. Meets at Las Vegas Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Families with children with disabilities and mental health needs.

Offers support groups for families with children with disabilities and mental health needs in English and Spanish. The monthly meetings are an opportunity for families to share their experiences and ideas with other families. Each meeting covers a different topic and PEP representatives are there to answer questions and provide information. <em>**All meetings are currently web based.</em>

Adults with mental depression or bipolar issues.

Weekly support groups bring people together who understand the up, downs and frustrations of depression or bipolar disorder. A safe confidential place to talk about and overcome the day-to-day and long-term challenges of mood disorders. *No bags/purses or cell phones in meeting <em>**Due to the pandemic meetings are currently held online at https://mewe.com/join/dbsa. </em>

Adults with mental depression or bipolar issues.

Weekly support groups bring people together who understand the up, downs and frustrations of depression or bipolar disorder. A safe confidential place to talk about and overcome the day-to-day and long-term challenges of mood disorders. *No bags/purses or cell phones in meeting. <em>**Due to the pandemic meetings are currently held online at https://mewe.com/join/dbsa. </em>

Resource center provides information on support groups, massage therapy, exercise/yoga classes, cosmesis room, our lending library, financial assistance, Merriner Cottages, clinical trials, emotional support or nutritional counseling.

Educational, Emotional, and Financial Support to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer.

Provides information, education, and support to assist residents as they age-in-place. Services are provided as needed and at monthly meetings.

Visually impaired or friend/family of.

Provides support, resources, open discussion, education about blindness, and scholarship opportunities for vision impaired. Meets at Las Vegas Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.

Provides networking and educational services including advocacy, research worldwide, fundraising activities, printed materials, brochures, and community outreach for type 1 diabetes.

Educational support group for adults, their families, and caregivers who have COPD or other lung health conditions.

Anyone with a traumatic or acquired brain injury , caregivers, family, friend, and professionals serving TBI clients

Visually impaired or friend/family of.

Provides support, resources, open discussion, education about blindness, and scholarship opportunities for vision impaired. Meets at Pahrump Senior Center on the last Wednesday of each month.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder support group.

Open to the community.

A weekly Livestream education program addressing topics related to the neurodegenerative disease treated at the clinic, healthy aging, legal and financial guidance, community services and research updates. Archived sessions can be found at www.cclunchlearn.com.

Individuals experiencing a mental health condition, or a family member, significant other, or friend supporting loved ones with a mental health condition.

Provides two support groups that are free and peer led. NAMI Connection is for people with mental health conditions and NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. The support groups are held online and in person.

A support group for anyone impacted by trauma.

A voluntary health agency that works to combat muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and related muscle-debilitating diseases. The organization is committed to finding treatments and cures while providing a comprehensive program to empower families with support to help them thrive and stay independent including summer camps for kids, peer support, equipment resources and more. Related volunteer opportunities available.COVID-19 Update: following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Therapeutic Camps
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

children with parents with cancer

Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Offering innovative, fun-­filled programs that foster a lasting community, we aim to ensure that every child impacted by a parent’s cancer is never alone.

Camp locator on website

Parents and health care providers of children with Cri Du Chat syndrome.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disease/Disability Information

Nationwide community-based voluntary organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health risk through research, education, advocacy.

Thyroid cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and medical professionals.

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Internet Information Resources
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Those affected by scleroderma and their families.

Provides awareness for support, education and research.
Provides educational and emotional support, stimulates and support research designed to identify the cause and cure for scleroderma, and improve methods of treatment; and enhances the public's awareness of this disease.
Chapters and Support Groups may be located in Resources.

The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives.

Online Resources Include:

• Local meeting locator

Membership is free and open to all individuals who are living with a spinal cord injury or disease, their family members, friends, and healthcare providers.

United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, and providing support and information to loved ones, care providers and professionals. Offers options to request assistance, connect with a mentor, connect with a chapter, advocacy, and product and service information.

Spinal Cord Resource Center: Submit questions on any aspect of Spinal Cord Injury/Disease or get information and resources that may help you resolve a situation including local support.

Disability Products & Services Guide: Search the United Spinal Association Disability Products & Services Directory to discover providers and organizations that specialize in optimizing the health, independence and quality of life of people with a spinal cord injury or disease.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Information and Referral
• Legislative Advocacy
• Self Advocacy Support