Sometimes, legal issues spill into many areas of life. With that in mind, below, we’ve provided a list of notable non-legal support services for individuals in Nevada.

• Awaken Reno: A faith-based nonprofit in Reno dedicated to increasing awareness about commercial sexual exploitation and assisting victims of commercial sexual abuse
• CARE Chest: A not-for-profit agency offering free and discounted medical resources for vulnerable populations in Nevada
• Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada: A faith-based nonprofit assisting impoverished Nevadans with food, clothing, shelter, and much more
• Domestic Violence Resource Center: Providing free services (support groups, housing, legal referrals, etc.) for individuals experiencing family violence
• Food Bank of Northern Nevada: Providing free food and additional resources to low-income families, children, the ill, seniors living on a fixed income, the disabled, and many other vulnerable populations
• Nevada 211: A dedicated phone number for U.S. and Canadian citizens providing information and referrals to various organizations, including health, human services, and social services
• Nevada Center For Excellence in Disabilities (NCED): An organization dedicated to providing training, technical assistance, and consulting services concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV): Offering advocacy, education, and support for organizations that assist victims of domestic or sexual violence across Nevada
• Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR): As the leading workforce development in Nevada, DETR supports workforce development, job placement help, training resources, services for the disabled, and investigates discrimination claims
• Nevada Urban Indians: Offering various medical and social services programs for American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and other underserved communities. The programs offered include medical clinics, mental health support, substance abuse help, and more
• Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living: An organization created by disabled individuals to help others with disabilities to enhance their skills and live an independent life
• Northern Nevada Hopes: Providing high-quality, affordable, mental health, medical, and support services for vulnerable populations in Nevada suffering from various issues ranging from chronic disease to addiction disorders
• Reno Housing Authority (RHA): Providing affordable housing options through various HUD-funded programs throughout Nevada. RHA also provides housing subsidies to thousands of low-income families each year
• Safe Embrace: As the largest and most inclusive safe house for sexual and domestic violence victims in the Reno-Sparks area, Safe Embrace offers shelter, transportation, housing assistance, counseling, and more
• Silver State Fair Housing Council: Helps with making reasonable accommodation requests, filing housing discrimination complaints with HUD, and more
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): A federal government agency assisting low-income households in securing rental housing, purchasing a new home, fighting housing discrimination, and much more
• Washoe County Public Guardian: Serving as a guardian by court appointment for vulnerable individuals ages 18 and older who cannot manage their financial and personal affairs independently