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Veteran Resource Hub
NORTHERN NEVADA • RENO / SPARKS • VETERANS & FAMILIES
Help Is Available. You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone.
Veterans Alliance USA is committed to connecting veterans and their families with the resources they need to achieve stability, independence, and long-term success.
Whether you need help with housing, food, mental health, healthcare, employment, VA benefits, transportation, legal assistance, or another challenge, the resources below can help connect you with trusted services throughout Northern Nevada.
NEED HELP RIGHT NOW?
Veterans Crisis Line
If you are a veteran in crisis or concerned about a veteran, confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CALL: 988, then Press 1
TEXT: 838255
AVAILABLE: 24/7
You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or healthcare to contact the Veterans Crisis Line.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS
Veterans Alliance USA
Emergency Assistance • Veteran Housing • Resources • Community Support
Veterans Alliance USA helps veterans throughout Northern Nevada access resources and assistance during times of hardship. Our programs include emergency assistance, veteran housing initiatives, community resource connections, and our Hero’s Independence Housing Project.
If you are a veteran in need of assistance, contact our team to see how we may be able to help or connect you with the appropriate resource.
SERVICE AREA: Northern Nevada
WEBSITE: veteransallianceusa.org
Nation’s Finest — Reno
Housing • Homelessness Prevention • Case Management • Employment
Nation’s Finest provides comprehensive support to veterans and their families. Services can include housing assistance, homelessness prevention, case management, employment support, behavioral health services, and connections to other community resources.
ADDRESS: 419 W. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV 89509
PHONE: 775-284-8387
SERVICE AREA: Washoe County and surrounding communities
VA Sierra Nevada — Homeless Veteran Care
Emergency Housing • Homelessness Prevention • Healthcare • Employment
The VA provides assistance to veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Services may include immediate food and shelter assistance, transitional and permanent housing resources, homelessness prevention, employment assistance, healthcare, mental-health treatment, and substance-use treatment.
PHONE: 775-786-7200
LOCATION: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno
VA Community Resource & Referral Center
Housing Resources • Homeless Veteran Services • Referrals
The VA Community Resource and Referral Center helps veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability connect with VA programs and community services.
ADDRESS: 1175 Financial Blvd., Reno, NV
SERVICE AREA: Northern Nevada
MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING
Reno Vet Center
PTSD • Trauma • Counseling • Family Support • Military Sexual Trauma
The Reno Vet Center provides confidential counseling and support to eligible veterans, service members, and their families.
Services can include individual counseling, group counseling, couples and family counseling, PTSD and trauma support, grief counseling, Military Sexual Trauma support, readjustment counseling, and referrals to additional services.
ADDRESS: 5580 Mill Street, Reno, NV
PHONE: 775-323-1294
24/7 VET CENTER CALL CENTER: 877-927-8387
VA Sierra Nevada Behavioral Health
Mental Health • PTSD • Depression • Anxiety • Addiction Treatment
VA Sierra Nevada provides comprehensive mental-health services for veterans.
Services include psychiatry, psychology, individual and group therapy, PTSD treatment, depression and anxiety treatment, substance-use treatment, and other behavioral-health services.
MENTAL HEALTH: 775-326-2920
MAIN VA: 775-786-7200
LOCATION: Reno VA Medical Center
MEDICAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH
Reno VA Medical Center
Primary Care • Specialty Care • Pharmacy • Mental Health • Veteran Healthcare
The Reno VA Medical Center is the primary VA healthcare facility serving veterans throughout much of Northern Nevada.
Veterans can access primary care, specialty medical care, mental-health services, pharmacy services, rehabilitation, nutrition services, and many other healthcare programs.
ADDRESS: 975 Kirman Ave., Reno, NV 89502
PHONE: 775-786-7200
North Reno VA Clinic
Primary Care • Outpatient Veteran Healthcare
The North Reno VA Clinic provides outpatient healthcare services for eligible veterans and offers another option for veterans accessing VA healthcare in the Reno area.
ADDRESS: 1140 Selmi Drive, Reno, NV
Women Veteran Care — VA Sierra Nevada
Women’s Healthcare • Mental Health • Maternity Care • MST Support
VA Sierra Nevada provides specialized healthcare services for women veterans.
Services may include primary care, gynecology, maternity-related services, mental-health counseling, Military Sexual Trauma support, and other women’s health services.
PHONE: 775-786-7200
LOCATION: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
FOOD & BASIC NEEDS
St. Vincent’s Food Pantry
Groceries • Food Assistance • Basic Needs
St. Vincent’s Food Pantry provides food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the Reno area.
ADDRESS: 435 Eureka Ave., Reno, NV
PHONE: 775-786-5266
The Community Food Pantry
Emergency Food • Grocery Assistance
The Community Food Pantry provides food assistance to individuals and families in the Reno/Sparks area who are struggling to afford groceries.
ADDRESS: 1135 12th Street, Sparks, NV
PHONE: 775-391-0482
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
Food • Basic Needs • Case Management • Community Assistance
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada operates programs designed to help individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, food insecurity, and other challenges.
ADDRESS: 500 E. 4th Street, Reno, NV
PHONE: 775-322-7073
The Salvation Army — Reno
Food Assistance • Basic Needs • Community Support
The Salvation Army provides a variety of assistance programs for individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Available services can vary depending on current resources and funding.
ADDRESS: 1931 Sutro Street, Reno, NV
PHONE: 775-688-4555
EMPLOYMENT & CAREER ASSISTANCE
Nevada Veteran Employment Services
Job Search • Résumé Assistance • Career Coaching • Employment Resources
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation provides specialized employment assistance for veterans and eligible spouses.
Veteran Career Coaches can help with job searches, résumés, interviewing, employment planning, training opportunities, workshops, and connections with employers interested in hiring veterans.
PROGRAM: Nevada DETR / EmployNV
SERVICE AREA: Statewide Nevada
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT
Veterans Alliance USA — Emergency Assistance
Veterans Alliance USA provides emergency assistance and resource connections to veterans experiencing hardship throughout Northern Nevada.
Assistance depends on individual circumstances, program eligibility, and available funding.
Veterans needing help are encouraged to contact our organization so our team can evaluate the situation and determine whether we can provide assistance directly or connect the veteran with another appropriate resource.
WEBSITE: veteransallianceusa.org
Nevada 211
Financial Assistance • Utilities • Rent • Food • Housing • Healthcare
Nevada 211 connects Nevada residents with thousands of community resources.
If you aren't sure which organization can help with your situation, Nevada 211 is an excellent place to start.
Resources can include rent and utility assistance, food, emergency shelter, healthcare, mental-health services, employment assistance, transportation, and other community programs.
CALL: 211
SERVICE AREA: Statewide Nevada
VA BENEFITS & DISABILITY CLAIMS
Nevada Department of Veterans Services
VA Claims • Disability Benefits • Appeals • Veteran Benefits
Nevada Department of Veterans Services provides accredited Veterans Service Officers who can assist veterans and eligible family members with accessing earned benefits.
Veterans Service Officers can help with VA disability claims, appeals, pensions, survivor benefits, and navigating the VA benefits process.
COST: Free assistance
SERVICE AREA: Nevada
Veterans are encouraged to schedule an appointment as early as possible because appointment availability can vary.
Reno VA Regional Benefit Office
VA Benefits • Disability Compensation • Veteran Assistance
The Reno VA Regional Office assists veterans, service members, and their families with federal VA benefits.
Veterans can receive information and assistance related to disability compensation, benefits, claims, and other VA programs.
LOCATION: Reno, Nevada
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Nevada Office of Military Legal Assistance
Civil Legal Assistance • Veteran Legal Resources
The Nevada Attorney General’s Office of Military Legal Assistance connects eligible service members and veterans with legal resources and pro bono assistance for certain civil legal matters.
Services and eligibility depend on the type of legal issue and available participating attorneys.
Nevada Department of Veterans Services — Legal Resources
Veterans who need legal assistance can also access information about free and low-cost legal programs through the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.
Resources may include civil legal assistance, Veterans Treatment Court information, disability advocacy, and other veteran-focused legal programs.
TRANSPORTATION
DAV / VA Veteran Transportation
Free Transportation to VA Medical Appointments
The Disabled American Veterans and VA Volunteer Transportation Network help eligible veterans who do not have transportation get to VA healthcare appointments.
Transportation availability depends on location, scheduling, and available drivers.
Service is available for the Reno area, with certain transportation options also serving surrounding Northern Nevada communities.
Veterans should contact VA Sierra Nevada in advance to determine eligibility and schedule transportation.
VA SIERRA NEVADA: 775-786-7200
VETERAN FAMILIES & CAREGIVERS
VA Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver Resources • Education • Support • Referrals
The VA Caregiver Support Program provides resources, education, support, and services for family members and caregivers who help care for veterans.
Services can vary based on the veteran’s needs and eligibility.
VA SIERRA NEVADA: 775-786-7200
Reno Vet Center — Family Counseling
The Reno Vet Center offers counseling and support that may include couples and family counseling for eligible veterans, service members, and their families.
PHONE: 775-323-1294
ADDRESS: 5580 Mill Street, Reno, NV
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Nevada 211
You don't have to know exactly which organization you need.
Nevada 211 can help connect you with local services for:
• Housing and emergency shelter
• Rent and utility assistance
• Food and groceries
• Mental-health services
• Healthcare
• Employment
• Transportation
• Financial assistance
• Family services
• Veteran services
• And other community needs
CALL: 211
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Veterans Alliance USA
Finding the right resource can be overwhelming. If you're a veteran in Northern Nevada and aren't sure where to turn, reach out to Veterans Alliance USA.
If we are able to assist you through one of our programs, we'll explain the next steps. If another organization is better equipped to meet your needs, we'll work to connect you with an appropriate resource.
Veterans helping veterans build stability, independence, and a stronger future.
WEBSITE: veteransallianceusa.org
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Veterans Alliance USA provides this directory as a community resource. Programs, eligibility requirements, contact information, funding, hours, and availability may change.
Please contact each organization directly to confirm current services and eligibility.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
If you are experiencing a mental-health or suicide crisis, call 988 and Press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.