Bills, Child Care & Housing Navigation

Help paying qualifying household heating/cooling bills. Call or apply online; listed location is an application-processing office, not a guaranteed walk-in service.

Bills, Child Care & Housing Navigation

Child care subsidy applications, provider referrals and family resource support. Financial assistance is eligibility based.

Health, Disability & Family Support

Local public health services and human-services information/referrals. Ask staff which program fits the need.

Health, Disability & Family Support

Help finding lower-cost healthcare and health coverage resources. Some programs are membership/discount programs, not free insurance.

Health, Disability & Family Support

Parent training, special education advocacy information and referrals. Statewide toll-free: (800) 216-5188.

Transportation

Carson City public transit and ADA paratransit information. Paratransit requires eligibility; call for applications.

Start Here / Get Connected

Free help locating food, rent/utility assistance, child care, transportation and local services. Text ZIP code to 898211; availability of programs changes.

Diapers, Clothing & School Essentials

Diapers and wipes for registered parents/caregivers.

Food & Groceries

Apply for food benefits (SNAP) and other state assistance.

Food & Groceries

Supplemental groceries for eligible Douglas County families.

Food & Groceries

Emergency food, basic supplies and referrals.

Emergency Help

Free helpline that connects people to shelter, food, counseling, healthcare, and child care services.

Transportation

Public bus service across Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County, with most routes connecting at the downtown 4th Street Station.

Housing & Utilities

Affordable housing, housing vouchers, and waitlist information for low-income families.

Bills, Child Care & Housing Navigation

Carson City Utility Ratepayer Assistance Program referrals for qualifying utility bills. Carson City residence and other eligibility rules apply.

Bills, Child Care & Housing Navigation

Housing program information and assistance navigating available options. Information and program eligibility vary; not an emergency housing placement service.

Health, Disability & Family Support

Primary/pediatric care, dental and behavioral health, pharmacy and food support. Ask about insurance and sliding-scale options.

Health, Disability & Family Support

One-on-one navigation for disability, caregiver and long-term support resources. Do not assume the administrative address is a walk-in intake office.

Health, Disability & Family Support

Disability-rights advocacy, legal information and assistance. Ask about intake and whether your issue is within their services.

Transportation

ADA paratransit for eligible riders in the Reno/Sparks service area. Trip reservations: (775) 348-5438; eligibility required.

Diapers, Clothing & School Essentials

Support for students with clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, meals and transportation needs.

Diapers, Clothing & School Essentials

Personal-care items, hygiene supplies, coats, blankets and basic household essentials.

Food & Groceries

Nutrition benefits for pregnant/postpartum individuals, infants and children under 5.

Food & Groceries

Food pantry in Reno with groceries and fresh food.

Food & Groceries

Free groceries and food support for individuals and families.

Family & Disability

Statewide parent training and support center for families of children with disabilities.

Health

Community health center offering medical, behavioral health, and support services, with sliding-fee pricing based on income.

Food & Groceries

Search for nearby food pantries and mobile distributions.