Advocates for Elders Program
State of Nevada – Aging & Disability Services Agency Northern Nevada
445 Apple St., S104, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 688-2964 – Carson City County
www.nvaging.net
Advocacy and assistance to frail seniors, RX & Drug Program, Rent & Tax Rebates, Elder Abuse, CHIP, Suicide Prevention, WEARC Program
Human Services Department of Lyon County
(775) 577-5009 x 15. Provides advocacy &
assistance to Lyon County seniors age 60+ in
Yerington, Dayton, Silver Springs & Fernley
Senior Centers, call for information.
Long-Term Care (LTC)
State of Nevada – Division of Aging Services
Northern Nevada – Washoe County
(775) 688-2964, www.nvaging.net
Addresses issues and problems faced by
residents in LTC facilities, also residents
facilities for groups. Protects the confidentiality
of a resident’s records, and ensures that the identity of any complainant or resident will not be discussed.
Crisis Call Center – Washoe County
(775) 784-8090, crisiscallcenter.org
Substance Abuse 800-450-9530 or
(775) 825-4357, Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255, option 1. Provides information and referral
services. Offers advocacy and support to
families of seniors 50 and older. Elder abuse
and neglect reporting, community outreach,
education on self-sufficiency, and community
resources.
Northern Nevada – NV Secretary of State
101 N. Carson St., Ste. 3, Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 684-5708, (702) 486-2887
www.LivingWillLockBox.com, sosmail@sos.nv.gov
NO COST SECURE way to file living wills and
advanced health care directives for immediate
access to health care providers, Mergers, Business License, Election Div, Notary.
NV Division for Aging & Disability Service
3416 Goni Rd., Bldg. D132, Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 687-4210. Elder Abuse, Senior Rx
Program, Disability Information, Medicaid, Suicide Prevention, Advocacy.