Advancement (HIWA) – The HIWA Program is designed for working people with disabilities who usually do not qualify for Medicaid because of income and/or assets. Apply for HIWA with the Nevada State Welfare Division, through the following contact numbers: Carson City (775) 685-3768 or Reno (775) 688-2811

Client Assistance Program health insurance for work (Info and referrals) 800-633-9879

Disability Action Advocates – 1520 Glendale, Sparks (775) 359-6990

Disability Legal Aid: Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Ctr 1311 N. McCarran, Sparks (775) 333-7878; Disability Representatives: Carson 800-766-4803; Reno (775) 329-7576

Nevada Legacy Corps – Provides respite care for caregivers from one to four hours or more a day. (775) 246-4902

Nevada PEP (Parents Encouraging Parents) - PEP is Nevada's statewide Parent Training & Information center for families who have children with disabilities and the professionals who support them. Reno Office: 4600 Kietzke Ln, O-269, Reno, NV 89502, (775) 448-9950.
Dayton – (775) 246-8028

Project ASSIST – Offers a list of resources and services that serve children and young adults with disabilities up to age 21, and their families. (800) 522-0066

Legal Aid

Attorney at Law Lora E. Myles – PO Box 3575, Reno, NV 89505 - (775) 687-4680 or (775) 329-3406

Nevada Legal Services – Assists with evictions, assists in subsidized housing, appeals for welfare denials, those being denied unemployment benefits, and those whose wages are being garnished. 841A East Second Street, Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 883-0404 or toll-free (800) 323-8666

Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN) – provides free assistance with divorce, adoptions, bankruptcy, guardianships, name changes, wills, probate, foreclosures and other real estate matters, homesteads, labor law/worker’s compensation, tax issues, and non-profit business/corporations. 904 N. Nevada St. Ste. B, Carson City, NV 89702, (775) 883-8278 or toll free (866) 448-8276 www.varn.org