Las Vegas and Clark County Assistance Programs.

Social Services Department, Clark County

This assistance program provides a variety of assistance services and aid for needy residents of Clark County and Las Vegas. It helps those that are not assisted by other federal, state, or local government assistance programs. Social Services goal is to provide financial and medical assistance, child care assistance, protective services for seniors, regulation of child care facilities, help with rent and utility bills, and more. Phone (702) 455-4270.

Rental Assistance

You can receive rent help from a Clark County Social Service rental assistance program that offers $400 a month towards payments. The number Las Vegas and Clark County families using the rental assistance program increased from 23,400 during the six-month period from September 2007 to February 2008 to almost 36,000 during the same six months a year later. This is equal to a 54 percent increase in people needing help. Applicants to the rent assistance program can apply for the grants and checks up to three times a year. Call (702) 455-4270 to learn more, or if you do not qualify for this program, find additional rental assistance programs.

Emergency Food Pantry and Assistance

Lutheran Social Services Of Nevada provides food and other assistance to those in need. People of all religions and faiths can receive help. In addition, they also provide holiday food programs, seasonal items, and eve a school backpack program. The program also provides direct financial employment support, employment related transportation assistance, rental assistance, and utility bill assistance when funds are available. Dial 702-639--1730 to learn more.

Transportation, Rent and Utility Assistance

In addition to the food assistance above, Lutheran Social Services Of Nevada (phone number 702-639--1730) also provides help with rent, utility bills, and transportation when they have funds to do so. They will also provide counseling.

 

 

 

Mortgage and Foreclosure Programs

Las Vegas and Clark County have been hit hard by the housing crisis. However there are many different options and programs in place that people can turn to, that may be able to help. Nevada has instituted a new foreclosure mediation process, the federal government is providing aid, banks such as Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase have foreclosure prevention programs, and people can even learn how to delay a foreclosure.

In addition, borrowers in Las Vegas can also get free legal assistance to help them resolve a foreclosure issue that they may be facing. Learn more.

Also turn to Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada, Inc. if you need free foreclosure counseling, money for a down payment for a home, or access and information on other programs. This Las Vegas based group can be reached at (702) 649-0998.

Housing Help for Nevada helps Clark County and Las Vegas homeowners by offering free foreclosure intervention services to those who are behind on their mortgage or who face imminent danger of foreclosure. 702-804-9777.

If you need help reducing credit card or medical debts, or need additional free foreclosure counseling, then homeowners and those in debt have other options. A number of non-profit organizations offer resources to help people get back on track with their finances. Find more Las Vegas credit counseling agencies.

Debt and foreclosure help

Another non-profit agency that can provide both foreclosure and debt help is Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern Nevada. They can help people deal with credit card and medical debt. On the other hand, if a Cook County homeowner is facing foreclosure, the counselors can guide borrowers through the process and offer them access to foreclosure prevention programs. Dial (702) 364-0344 for both mortgage or debt help, or credit card help and more information on credit card assistance programs.

Help with rent for veterans

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing about $1.5 million in funds that are to be used for rent help, and the vouchers are being provided through the HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The Clark County Housing Authority ((702) 451-1602) is set to receive the federal grants, which are to be used as rental assistance that was created under a supportive housing program for homeless veterans. The governments HUD-VASH rental assistance is a giant step in the right direction for helping our veterans and service members who need the aid.

Through the HUD-VASH, public housing authorities and other organizations all across the country provide permanent supportive housing and they employ dedicated VA case managers for an estimated 10,000 homeless veterans in the Las Vegas area. The Clark County Housing Authority is receiving $1,494,483 for the program as part of the total of $75 million in funds that are being awarded at this time through the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which is part of the Obama stimulus program.

 

 

Las Vegas and Clark County programs and agencies that cover the entire state

In this section get information on various agencies and assistance programs that provide foreclosure counseling, utility assistance, rent and housing help, mortgage, and other aid to Clark County and Las Vegas residents.

• Nevada section 8 housing
• Nevada foreclosure and mortgage assistance
• Nevada HUD foreclosure counseling
• Nevada energy bill help
• Nevada free legal advice
• Nevada food banks
• Get free or reduced priced dental care in Nevada. Read more.
• Nevada free community clinics

Get Rent Help in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is benefiting from the federal stimulus program. The City of North Las Vegas has received almost $700,000 in federal government stimulus money to assist low and moderate income residents, the elderly, and people who have lost their jobs and who may be in danger of losing their home or being evicted. The funding is part of the government’s Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. This rent program gives help to Las Vegas residents whose homes are in foreclosure or facing foreclosure, and funding is available for people who are behind on their rent.

The housing program is meant to help families and individuals who have lost their jobs or can’t make their rent or mortgage payments. The money can be used for rent assistance, utility costs, moving costs, mortgage payments, or any expense that is related to the transition into a new home or that helps someone save their current home.

Those interested in learning more information can call the City of Las Vegas at 229-4273 or Help of Southern Nevada at 217-2445.

Economic Opportunity Board Of Clark County may have funds or advice for paying rent, as the board was established to assist low-income people to become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. (702) 647-3307.

Neighborhood Services Department of Clark County and Las Vegas runs the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. This federal government program can provide individuals with funds to pay rent, housing costs such as utility deposits, and even provide credit counseling. Call (702) 229-6850.

Find the phone numbers and addresses of a few dozen other programs and non-profits to apply to for more rent help in Las Vegas and the surrounding region.

Clark County Salvation Army

This agency, which can be reached at (702) 870-4430 offers numerous programs and services to people who need help. Among other things, the Salvation Army offers direct emergency assistance and cash grants to individuals and families, including free clothing, utility bill and air conditioning assistance, food, employment cards, transportation and medical prescriptions. The Pathways program they run will assist those clients who are lacking resources to meet their needs for preventative and medical services, prescription drug medications, health concerns and physical exams.

Emergency Crisis and Financial Assistance

The Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (CCSN) has many programs. They can help with a multitude of concerns that people may face in their daily lives. For example, access job finding services, rent help, access to food pantries. and referrals to other Nevada and government programs. Call the charity organization at (702) 385-2662 to apply for help. Find more rent assistance programs.

HELP of Southern Nevada is another non-profit that helps thousands of people per year. They offer assistance that ranges from weatherization programs, to holiday gifts and meals, free food, and even the occasional assistance for paying energy bills. The agency can be contacted at (702) 369-4357. The do their best to better serve the poor, the homeless, unemployed and those in crisis who come to the agency as a place of last resort.

United Family Community Services (UFCS) both offers information and refers struggling individuals to assistance programs, and they may also be able to provide aid themselves. You can apply for aid, and after eligibility determination is made, they have programs that can assist with paying your rent, offer utility bill assistance, run an on-site food bank, and even offer clothing and employment assistance. Dial 702-649-5995.

Another local branch of the Salvation Army, In Mesquite - North Rural Clark County - Mesquite & Bunkerville, runs several of its own assistance programs, including providing emergency social services such as the federal government funded EFSP, emergency shelter, rental assistance, USDA Commodity Food for families and seniors, utility assistance, gasoline vouchers, food, clothing, furniture, McDonald's food vouchers, Thanksgiving, Christmas food boxes, and the annual Angel Tree. Call 702-345-5116.

United Labor Agency of Las Vegas NV (phone 702-648-3500) may provides emergency assistance with rent and utilities to prevent homelessness and utility turn-off.

Family Resource Center of Southern Clark County helps people in the zip codes of 89019, 89026, 89028, 89029, 89039, & 89046. Access emergency financial assistance for paying rent, utilities, cooling bills and prescription needs. They may also be able to direct people to energy assistance from their utility company (Learn more). Or call the center at (702) 298-2592.

Boulder City Nevada has a program that may be able to provides emergency rent, free food, utility bill and medical assistance. Dial 702-293-0332.

HopeLink - Formerly Henderson Allied Community Advocates (HACA) - Las Vegas South - Can provide rent and utility assistance to those in need, who meet criteria, at most once per 12 months. 178 W. Westminster Way, Henderson, NV 89015, phone 702-566-0576.

Laughlin Family Resource Center - South Rural Clark County - The not for profit provides low-income residents and those in poverty with various services such as case management, emergency assistance for paying rent, utilities, cooling bills and prescription needs, family support and referrals to state and federal government programs and information too. 1975 Arie Ave, Laughlin, Nevada 89029. Phone 702-298-2592.

Henderson Senior Center - Seniors over the age of 62, Reserve or National Guard members, or those who are fragile can get assistance with utilities. 27 E. Texas Ave., Henderson, NV 89015. Dial (702) 267-4150

Jewish Family Service Agency (JFSA) - A program will help pay for emergency rent, utilities and some other immediate needs for Jewish individuals and families who are faced with an unexpected crisis. 4794 S. Eastern Ave #C, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. Call (702) 732-0304

United Labor Agency (ULAN) ((702) 648-3500) as well as East-Central Family Services - Las Vegas East & Central ((702) 641-7098), both of which are located in Las Vegas, provides utility and energy bill assistance for income qualified seniors over the age of 62, medically fragile or a Reserve or National Guard member.

Las Vegas - Clark County - Urban League - A service known as The Family Development Department will provide services for rental & utilities assistance as well as emergency housing. Phone number : (702) 636-3949. Address - 930 W. Owens, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106.

Golden Rainbow - HIV and AID patients can apply for financial assistance with paying monthly rent, utilities, security deposits, transportation, and eyeglasses, among other services. 801 S. Rancho Dr. Suite B1, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106. Call (702) 384-2899

Organizations that offer energy bill help - Some places specialize of helping Las Vegas and Clark County are families pay their energy bills, or save money on them. More Las Vegas utility assistance information and details.

 

 

Free medical care in Las Vegas

Two examples of health centers in Clark County are noted below. However families and individuals do have other places to call for free or low cost dental care, basic health care check ups, medications, and more services. Read more Las Vegas clinics.

If you can’t afford a doctor, or have no or limited health insurance, Community Outreach Medical Center ((702) 657-3873) is a clinic that can help. The primary goal of the clinic is to provide affordable or no cost medical care to people who need help. In addition, the medical professionals also strive to improve the lives of those patients in urban Las Vegas by offer them high quality, confidential medical care in a fashion that is seen in private practice settings.

Nevada Health Centers operates seventeen medical centers across Cook County and Vegas, two healthcare for the homeless centers, three Miles for Smiles buses and the Mammovan, and people who need aid can stop by for medical and dental care. Call (702) 887-1590 for an appointment.

Also, learn how to get free or low cost health care from clinics in Las Vegas and Clark County Nevada. Continue.

Free legal aid in Clark County and Las Vegas

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (Formally Clark County Legal Services) runs a Pro Bono Project that provides free legal assistance with placement of legal matters with private attorneys/lawyers who have agreed to accept cases at no charge and free to clients Types of matters placed may include foreclosures, debt collection, real estate, family law issues, and bankruptcy. Call 702-386-1070. More on Nevada free legal assistance.

Head Start

A couple dozen non-profits around Las Vegas, Henderson, and Clark County Nevada administer the Head Start program for low income children. Services offered include school preparedness, medical and health care, and social services. The child’s immediate family may also be able to receive assistance from the Head Start agencies in Las Vegas area. The program is free to qualified individuals. Read more on Las Vegas Head Start and get phone numbers and addressees of the centers.

Food assistance programs

Various food distribution centers in the area include the following. Some may provide more than food, such as clothes, diapers, baby supplies, furniture, or other aid. Examples are below, or find an extensive listing of Las Vegas food banks.

• Sunrise Baptist Church - 702-452-8599
• Henderson Presbyterian Church - 702-565-9684
• NACF Food Bank - 702-644-7373
• Dream Center of Las Vegas - (702) 823-2654