Human Services

We take care of our own! 

Carson City reaches out to those in need by providing a network of human services so important in making a community special.

 

Community Resources

Carson City Health & Human Services To protect and improve the quality of life for our Community through disease prevention, education, and support services. 775-887-2190
Partnership Carson City Carson City is not immune to the issues of gangs, drugs, alcohol abuse, and poverty and the effects these issues have on a community. An informed and involved community is the best response to effectively address these issues. 775-841-4730

Senior Services: 

Carson City Senior Center Providing a home away from home for those who wish to socialize with others in their age group.  Warm meals are served daily.  775-883-0703
Meals on Wheels Serving the homebound senior 775-883-0703
Nevada Aging & Disability Service Programs Representing Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs. 775-687-4210

Children:

Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada The new facility offers a safe environment for kids whose parents are working. After school and all day during school breaks. 775-882-8820
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates Provides a voice for children within the court system. 775-882-6776

Family Mentoring:

Capital City Circles Initiative  A community-based program that assists families living in poverty achieve the goal of self-sufficiency through education and supportive friendships with "Allies"; middle-class members from the community.  775-883-6506
Community Counseling Center Helps families and individuals with addiction problems. 775-882-3945
Ron Wood Family Resource Center Currently offering a vast array of services that range from basic needs assistance to parenting classes and after school programs. 775-884-2269

Shelters

Advocates to End Domestic Violence Providing support and care of abused women and children. 775-883-7654
Friends in Service Helping Provides hot meals for the homeless along with medical care and a homeless shelter. 775-882-3474

Animal Services:

Carson Tahoe SPCA Works with local public animal shelter to spay and neuter dogs and cats while actively searching for their new home. 775-885-7766

CASI Carson Animal Services Initiative

Founded to raise money to help Carson City build and equip a safe animal shelter to help pets in need find loving homes. 775-671-2413
Nevada Humane Society Animal Services; Pet Services; Animal Rescue and Care; Pet Adoptions; Animal Help Desk; Low-cost Spay/Neuter Services 775-887-2171