American Red Cross
Bailey Billington-Benson, Program Coordinator
249 Third Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-753-9600
Sunny Johnson, Service Center Manager
399 West Minor Street Suite D. Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-625-1155
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization governed by volunteers, which provides services that help individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Your local ARC responds to all disasters, from house fires or wildfires, to earthquakes, with emergency shelter and other basic needs. First aid, CPR, water safety and many other health and safety classes are available. Many local nonprofit organizations and community events benefit from hundreds of volunteer manhours provided by the American Red Cross Youth Group.
Battle Mountain Family Resource Center
Jana Moyes, Executive Director
101 Carson Rd. #4, Battle Mountain, NV 89820
775-635-2366
The Battle Mountain Family Resource Center’s mission is to strengthen families through resources, referrals, education, and support. This is done through case managers who work with each family to meet their needs and help them reach their goals. They offer several different critical community services including assistance with job searches and resume writing, food bank, gas and food vouchers, lifeline, parenting programs, WIC, breastfeeding counseling, bilingual case management, Kids in Motion, and much more.
Boy Scouts of America
Lance Hawk
249 Third St.,Elko, NV 89801
775-738-8860
834 E. Stillwater Ave. #14, Fallon, NV 89406
775-842-1877
The programs of the Boy Scouts of America directly prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. In addition, Boy Scouting provides programs in which children and youth develop the skills, self-esteem, and resilience needed to become healthy and productive citizens.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko
Fernando Vargas, Executive Director
Southside Elementary, 501 S. Ninth St.; PO Box 2114, Elko, NV 89803
775-738-2759
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Elko’s Southside Unit offers the children of the tri-city area of Elko, Spring Creek, and Carlin the oportunity to transform youthful energy into challenging pursuits. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Our youth development strategy addresses the vital needs of today’s children in the areas of education, the environment, health, career, substance abuse and teen pregnancy prevention, violence and poor resistance skills.
Bright Path Adult Day Care
Ramona Keeton, Executive Director
577 Walnut Street, PO Box 279, Elko, NV 89803
775-778-0547
For those caring for loved ones with health issues that make 24 hour care a necessity but are not in need of full-time nursing home care, the day care offers the family a respite opportunity. Staffed by nursing and recreation professionals, adults in need of supervision can be a participant for one hour or seven, and find education, recreation, nutrition and support while their family takes an opportunity to care of themselves.
Carlin Open Door Senior Center
Darla Baldwin, Director
320 Chestnut Street, PO Box 123, Carlin, NV 89822
775-754-6465
The Carlin Senior Citizen Center offers assistance to senior citizens within the city of Carlin. Major assistance is in the form of nutrition and transportation. The nutrition program provides meals to congregate and home-bound participants five days a week for a total of 260 meals a week. The transportation program provides rides to and from the nutrition site, as well as a weekly trip to and from Elko. Occasionally, trips are made to Twin Falls, Idaho for shopping, etc.
Committee Against Domestic Violence
Yvette Waters, Executive Director
PO Box 2531, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-6524 (Office) 775-738-9454 (24 Hour Emergency Phone) 1-888-738-9454 (Toll Free) www.elkoharborhouse.com
The purpose of the Committee Against Domestic Violence is to prevent and eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault through direct services to victims, education and prevention. Direct services include crisis intervention, peer counseling, advocacy, group meetings and shelter. CADV provides ourteach services in Lander County. All direct services are provided at Harbor House (CADV’s 28 bed safe house for all victims of Northeastern Nevada). CADV’s Harbor House provides a safe, homelike atmosphere free of charge to victims of domestic violence. Throughout the continuum of CADV services, the first priority is to keep the victim safe.
Communities in Schools
Terri Clark, Executive Director
701 Walnut Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-2180
The mission of CIS is to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. By bringing caring adults into the schools to address children’s unmet needs, CIS provides the link between educators and the community. The result: teachers are free to teach, and students--many in jeopardy of dropping out -- have the opportunity to focus on learning. CIS initiatives address hunger prevention, early childhood education, mentoring, health and wellness, mental health outreach, and career preparation. These projects are sustained by generous community and government partnerships, corporate donations, grants, gifts and contributions.
Elko Senior Activities Program
Syliva Elexpuru, Executive Director
1795 Ruby View Drive, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-3030
The Elko Senior Center provides nutritious meals to Elko area senior citizens in a positive environment with the congregate/on-site dining and Meals on Wheels for the homebound. Seniors who participate report enhancements to their health and well-being as they also are offered access to a wide variety of community health and social service programs at the Elko facility.
Family Resource Center of Northeastern Nevada
Sandy Baker, Executive Director
1401 Ruby Vista Drive, PO Box 2655, Elko, NV 89803
775-753-7352
The Family Resource Center of Northeastern Nevada’s Family Advocacy program is designed to provide education, support, resources and referrals to families to promote self-sufficiency, plus promote the safety of our community’s children. Their Hispanic Services Program provides resources, referrals, and language support for Hispanic families who need interpretation to communicate. The Head Start program is a holistic agency focusing on education, nutrition, health, safety, social-emotional needs, and supporting families in goal attainment. FRCNEN’s Car Seat program makes 5-point child car seats affordable for low-income families, and teaches the proper installation of car seats.
Family Stability Council
Ken Hladek, Chair
705 E. 4th Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-427-7553
The Family Stability Council is an informal group of community leaders focused on reducing poverty and improving the lives of individuals and families in Humboldt County. Their three primary areas of focus are: 1) no child hungry, 2) a place to stay for everyone, and 3) expanded mental health services. Using collaboration and innovation, the Family Stability Council’s members combine resources to generate new programs to address these three areas of need. Programs are funded by various grants, public entities, corporate supporters, and private donations. The United Way of the Great Basin acts as fiscal agent for the Family Stability Council, providing 501(c)3 status and bookkeeping services.
Friends in Service Helping (FISH)
Susan Martsolf, Executive Director
821 Water Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-3038
FISH provides basic human needs to people who are suffering from a temporary or emergency crisis and cannot currently provide for themselves. Services include food, clothing, shelter, fuel/oil, transportation to the nearest shelter, laundry, showers, hot meals in the soup kitchen, medical assistance, and licensing to procure employment. Samaritan House is a newly-opened facility that provides emergency shelter for 16-20 people per night on a year-round basis. Through compassionate service, we strive toward a goal of renewed hope, dignity and self-sufficiency for all.
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevadas
Josephine Reid
561 14th Street, Elko, NV 89801
800-264-5935
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.
Horizon Hospice
Billie Jean Crawford, Executive Director
PO Box 5361, Elko, NV 89802
775-778-0612
Horizon Hospice’s mission is to provide support to terminally ill patients and their families, and to improve their quality of life. Staffed by volunteers, they provide compassionate, non-medical care for clients who choose to die at home, and support for their family members. Additionally, they provide bereavement support to survivors, buddy bears to grieving children and adolescents, pain management education to practitioners and caregivers, and funding to provide financial assistance to help pay for pain medication for those who cannot afford it.
Humboldt Volunteer Hospice
Mary Orr, Executive Director
PO Box 843, Winnemucca, NV 898446
775-625-4263
Humboldt Volunteer Hospice provides physical, emotional and psycho-spiritual support for terminally ill patients and their families. Additionally, they provide care and services to chronically ill/debilitated patients, often functioning as the care/case manager, networking with other agencies to provide complete and comprehensive care. Their scope has expanded to providing the facilitation of grief support groups.
Nevada Cancer Institute
Heather Mulford, Patient Navigator
775-738-4673
Nevada Cancer Institute offers personalized assistance to cancer patients and their families. It provides support for financial, psychosocial and comfort items and helps cancer patients and their families learn about the disease, treatment options, survivorship, clinical trials and any other relevant issues. United Way funds help qualified cancer patients and their care givers with travel costs to whichever cancer treatment center they are using. In addition, Nevada Cancer Institute focuses on early detection and prevention of cancer by promoting and providing information on wellness programs, healthy lifestyle choices, screening guidelines and screening referrals.
Nevada Health Center
Linda Quandt, Miles for Smiles Coordinator
762 14th St., Elko, NV 89801
775-738-1553, ext. 1528
Nevada Health Center operates the Carlin Clinic and the Elko Medical Clinic and Dental Clinic, which is one of the few medical facilities accepting Medicaid patients. They also oversee the Miles for Smiles Dental Van for service to children throughout Humboldt and Lander Counties. Low cost services are available including prescription assistance.
Nevada Outdoor School
Andy Hart, Assistant Director
655 Anderson St., Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-623-5656
Nevada Outdoor School fosters knowledge and respect for all living and non-living things, increases scientific literacy, and promotes ecological stewardship in rural Nevada and beyond. NOS implements environmental education throughout northern Nevada to create an accelerated cultural shift towards a responsible land ethic in the mainstream population.
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
Vic Hutchings – Elko – 775-778-6944
Kathleen Schlicht – Winnemucca – 775-623-3048
RSVP programs are designed to help seniors remain independent and live in their own homes with dignity and grace for as long as possible, rather than be prematurely institutionalized. RSVP’s Home Companion Program utilizes volunteers to provide basic, everyday services for low-income and homebound seniors in need of companionship, transportation to medical appointments, to pick up prescriptions or to go grocery shopping. RSVP’s Resistance Training Exercise Program helps seniors gain and retain strength, flexibility and mobility. With RSVP’s Lifeline service, emergency help is just minutes away by pushing a button on a necklace or bracelet. The CARE Law program provides pro bono legal services for low-income and homebound seniors who are otherwise unable to access legal assistance.
Senior Citizens of Humboldt County
Dee Larios, Executive Director
1480 Lay St., Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-623-6211
The Seniors Citizens of Humboldt County provide nutritious meals, socialization, health screening, education and transportation for seniors and the disabled. They act as a catalyst for access, opportunity, health, and independence for persons 60 years and older.
Silver Sage Senior Center
Janet Riddle, Executive Director
213 First St., PO Box 136, Wells, NV 89835
775-752-3280
The mission of the Silver Sage Senior Center is to provide hot lunches, Meals-on-Wheels and transportation for frail/disabled, and elderly clients within a 30-mile radius service area. Participants report improved physical, mental and dietary health so they can maintain their independence. In addition to a healthy diet, seniors enjoy socializing with others and participating in recreational activities.
Wells Family Resource Center
Arial Howell, Executive Director
261 First St., PO Box 773, Wells, NV 89835
775-752-2345
Wells Family Resource Center exists to provide an open center to meet the needs of children/parents/families. The Wells community has no other open forum where they can go to seek assistance, help, support or referral to other resources. In addition, the Wells Family Resource Center’s After School Connection program for elementary age children operates four days a week throughout the school year, giving children a safe and fun environment with a variety of different activities. “Steps for Success” is a new program intended to prepare 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten. “Early Steps to Learning” helps 2- and 3-year-olds with peer socialization, improves language and communication skills and provides a smooth separation from parents into an environment that supports children’s learning through their natural instinct of exploration.
White Pine Senior Center
Lori Romero
1000 Campton, Ely, NV 89301
775-289-2742
The White Pine Nutrition program continues to provide meals, support services and meet social needs of older residents of White Pine County. Their goal is to provide good, nutritious meals to keep seniors strong and healthy longer, providing them the opportunity to remain independent in their own homes.
Winnemucca Community Garden
Donna Kiker, Executive Director
Garden – 151 W. McArthur Ave, Winnemucca, NV
Office – 640 Melarkey St., Suite 2, Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-623-2333
Winnemucca Community Garden provides gardening plots free of charge for those who want to grow their own fresh produce, teaches the health and nutritional benefits of a diet complete with fresh fruits and vegetables, and educates children and adults about organic growing practices. The Garden provides opportunities to enjoy nature in a relaxing, peaceful, reflective setting.
Winnemucca Domestic Violence Shelter
Tiffany Stickney, Executive Director
705 E. 4th Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-421-1028
The Winnemucca Domestic Violence Shelter operates a program to receive and administer funds for establishing a shelter for survivors of domestic violence in Humboldt County. They assist in providing counseling and support services for persons involved in domestic violence, and educate individuals and the community about issues involving domestic violence.
Winnemucca Food Bank
Sheaden Crabtree, Executive Director
150 S. Bridge St., Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-625-2223
Operated by the United Way of the Great Basin since March 1, 2008, the Winnemucca Food Bank provides nutritional food to low-income individuals and families in need. In addition to providing emergency transportation, shelter and other basic needs to people in crisis, their emergency assistance program helps clients with lodging, prescriptions, gas to work or to search for work, and utility costs when unforeseen hardships arise in their lives. The new thrift store not only helps support the organization’s programs, but also provides free clothing and basic household items to those in need.
Young Life
Lucy Hebert, Executive Director
795 Mountain City Hwy., Unit 6, Elko, NV 89801
775-934-2230
Young Life is an organization providing positive reinforcement of ethical and moral choices in teens. Their adult mentors spend quality time with the teens, encouraging open communication and healthy decisions. Special activities provide opportunities for socialization and development in safe, healthy, and fun environments. This is one of few programs that target this age group.
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