Washoe County
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Local offices in Washoe County
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Child support · County office
Washoe County District Attorney Family Support Division
1 S. Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support applications, paternity, and enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washoecounty.gov
State office
Nevada Division of Social Services Reno District Office
4055 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, energy help, or Medicaid through the local social services office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.nv.gov
Local office · State office
Nevada 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevada211.org
Housing help · Regional office
Reno Housing Authority
1525 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512
Help here
- Subsidized housing assistanceApply for subsidized housing or ask about housing choice vouchers and other housing programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on renoha.org
Public health · Regional office
Northern Nevada Public Health
1001 E. Ninth Street, Building B, Reno, NV 89512
Help here
- Public health clinics and servicesGet information about public health clinics, immunizations, family planning, and disease prevention.Read more
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people and families with young children get healthy food, nutrition support, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nnph.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Washoe County Law Library
75 Court Street, Reno, NV 89501
Help here
- Public law libraryUse the public law library to find legal information and research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washoecounty.gov
Human services · County office
Washoe County Human Services Agency
350 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Help here
- Children's servicesGet help with child welfare, foster care, adoption, or reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.Read more
- Adult servicesAsk about support for adults who need help with daily living or may be at risk of abuse or neglect.Read more
- Housing and homeless servicesAsk about county shelter and housing support for people experiencing homelessness.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washoecounty.gov
Older adults · County office
Washoe County Senior Services
1155 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512
Help here
- Senior support and servicesOlder adults can get social services, meals, homemaker help, and referrals to community resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washoecounty.gov
Veterans · State office
Nevada Department of Veterans Services VAST Reno
5460 Reno Corporate Drive, Suite 131, Reno, NV 89511
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpVeterans and their families can get free help filing benefits claims and appeals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.nv.gov
Emergency help · County office
Washoe County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind local emergency alerts and guidance to prepare for disasters and evacuations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washoecounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
American Job Center of Reno
4001 S. Virginia Street, Suite H-1, Reno, NV 89509
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help finding jobs, writing a resume, and finding job training resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nevadajobconnect.com
State office
Nevada DMV Reno Office
9155 Double Diamond Parkway, Reno, NV 89521
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registration, and related services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nv.gov
Library · County office
Washoe County Library System
Help here
- Library cards and public resourcesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, classes, and learning support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washoecountylibrary.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Washoe County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Dr, Sparks, NV 89437
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Service Agency
PO Box 10167, Reno, NV 89512
Listed on dhs.nv.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Washoe County
Nevada programs by kind of help
These are run by Nevada and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Nevada 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988