Aging
and Disability Services Division (ADSD)
ADSD – Ensuring that
individuals, regardless of age or ability, have access to the resources they
need to thrive.
Autism Treatment
Assistance Program (ATAP) - Helping families cover the cost of
evidence-based autism treatments for children under 20 with a qualifying
diagnosis. The program provides monthly funding for therapies like Applied
Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Verbal Behavioral (VB), and Pivotal Response
Treatment (PRT), as well as essential tools, supervision, and other supports
based on each child’s unique treatment plan.
National
Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Teen Peer Support Text Line
The Nevada Teen Peer Support Text Line is a stigma-free, non-crisis
peer support text service for adolescents and young adults ages 24 years and
younger. Youth can text in at 775-296-8336 from noon to midnight 7 days a
week and 365 days per year to be connected for a one-on-one text conversation
with a young adult Peer Wellness Operator.
Nevada
2-1-1
Nevada 211 – A
comprehensive, searchable directory of state and local services, including
food, housing, mental health, and child development support.
It
can be filtered by region and child-specific services.
Nevada
Department of Education (NDE)
Office of Safe and
Respectful Learning – Information on bullying prevention, mental
health resources, and creating safe school environments.
Nevada
Special Education Resources – Overview of IDEA services and
parental rights created in collaboration with NDE and Nevada PEP.
NDE Office of Indian Education
Indian Education - Learn about programs that support the educational and cultural needs of Native American students in Nevada.
Native American Fee Waiver (NSHE) - Find out if your student qualifies for tuition waivers at Nevada state colleges and universities.
Nevada
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Family
Resource Centers - Local
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) help connect families with free or low-cost
services like food, housing support, parenting classes, and more. They offer
case management, referrals, and community-based support tailored to your
region.
Nevada
Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
Immunization
Information – Access the Nevada WebIZ portal to track
immunization records.
Nevada
Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
Wraparound
In Nevada (WIN) - Statewide
care coordination program that supports children and youth with serious
emotional and behavioral health needs by creating a single, family-driven plan
that connects services across systems. WIN helps families access care, reduce
crises, and stay on track toward their goals.
Mobile
Crisis Response Team - Provides
24/7, in-person crisis intervention for Nevada youth experiencing behavioral or
mental health emergencies. A team of trained professionals works with families
to assess needs, create safety plans, offer short-term support for up to 45
days, and connect youth to long-term care all at the location of the family's
choice.
Nevada
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS)
SNAP and TANF –
Access food and financial assistance programs.
Child Support Services –
Resources to establish or modify child support.
Nevada
Early Intervention Services (IDEA Part C)
For
younger children transitioning to school-based services
Nevada Early Intervention
Program – Services for children under 3 with developmental
delays.
Nevada Medicaid (Division of Health Care
Financing & Policy)
Access Nevada – Apply for Medicaid or check for
eligibility!
Nevada
Medicaid Provider Directory – Find a Medicaid provider near you
Transportation
Services (NEMT) – Learn about how to schedule non-emergency
medical transportation for your family.
Children's Behavioral Health Transformation - NV Medicaid, in collaboration with state, local and community partners, is developing new home and community-based services in addition to launching a health plan specifically for this population of youth.
NV
Medicaid School Health Services Program Brochure (English / Spanish) - For
any questions, email schoolhealthservices@dhcfp.nv.gov
Nevada
PEP (Parents Empowering Parents)
Federally/state-funded
nonprofit partner for families with children who have disabilities
Parent Training and
Information Center – Training and support for navigating
special education and related services.
Helpline for Parents –
Connect with advocates to help understand IEPs, 504 plans, and family rights.
University
of Nevada, Reno – PBISTA Center Programs
Nevada
School-wide MTSS - State-supported framework that helps
schools build systems to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional
success for all students.
Facility-wide
PBIS
- Positive behavior support systems designed for youth in residential and
institutional settings, promoting safe and respectful environments.
Early Childhood
Pyramid Model - Resources and strategies to support the
social-emotional development of young children and prevent challenging
behaviors in early learning environments.
Family
Support - Trainings, tools, and individualized guidance for
families to support children’s behavioral and emotional needs at home and in
the community.