COUNSELING AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES
Aid for AIDS of Nevada
701 Shadow Lane, Suite 170
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Office: (702) 382-2326
Toll-free Office: (877) 382-2326
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm PST
Accept Collect Calls: No
Website: www.afanlv.org
Email: afan@afanlv.org
Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) provides support and advocacy for adults and children living
with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada.
Service area: Central and southern Nevada, including the counties of Clark, Lincoln, Mohave,
and Nye
Work with: Children and adults living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Contact AFAN for
more information about eligibility requirements for services funded by Ryan White Part A and
B.
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Information and support via phone or by
mail. Jail and prison inmates can contact AFAN during discharge for information on services.
Services for survivors after release include: Case management; education, outreach, and
prevention services; assistance with obtaining medical care, housing, transportation, medication,
health insurance, and enrollment in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP); a food
program, including food vouchers, nutritional supplements, and nutritional counseling;
emergency financial assistance, including with utility payments; assistance with insurance
premiums, co-pay, and deductibles for individuals with insurance, including Medicare Part D
participants; support groups; information; and referrals.
Services for loved ones include: Education, information, and referrals.
Fees: Free
Additional Information: AFAN does not offer HIV testing or counseling services.
Family Support Council of Douglas County
P.O. Box 810
Minden, NV 89423-0810
Office and Hotline: (775) 782-8692
Hotline Hours: 24 hours
Accept Collect Calls: No
Website: www.family-support.org
The Family Support Council of Douglas County is a non-profit, community-based organization.
The Victim Services program provides a range of services for individuals and families in
Douglas County including survivors of sexual assault.
Service area: Douglas County
Work with: All survivors of sexual assault, their friends, and family
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention and emotional support
via the 24-hour hotline or by mail; information; and referrals.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as support groups for
adult female survivors of sexual assault.
Services for loved ones include: Crisis intervention; information; and referrals.
Fees: Free
Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence
Northern Nevada Office:
P.O. Box 12877
Reno, NV 89510
Office: (775) 355-2220
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm PST
Accept Collect Calls: No
Email: outreach@ncasv.org
Southern Nevada Office:
P.O. Box 620716
Las Vegas, NV 89162
Office: (702) 990-3460
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm PST
Accept Collect Calls: No
Website: www.ncasv.org
Email: director@ncasv.org
The Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence (NCASV) works to achieve statewide
comprehensive and uniform sexual assault services.
Service area: Nevada
Work with: Agencies, service providers, survivors of sexual assault, and their loved ones
Services for survivors during incarceration: Information on sexual assault and referrals to the
nearest rape crisis center.
Services for survivors after release: All of the above.
Services for loved ones: All of the above.
Fees: Free
Additional Information: NCASV does not provide crisis intervention or ongoing support
services such as counseling, but is able to assist survivors and their loved ones to locate
appropriate services in their geographic area.
Northern Nevada HIV Outpatient Program, Education, and Services
P.O. Box 6420
Reno, NV 89513
Office: (775) 348-2893
Toll-free Office: (888) 467-3144
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PST
Accept Collect Calls: No
Website: www.nnhopes.org
Email: socialservices@nnhopes.org
Northern Nevada HIV Outpatient Program, Education, and Services (HOPES) is a regional, nonprofit
organization that provides outpatient medical care, pharmacy services, social services, and
support services for HIV-positive individuals in Northern Nevada.
Service area: Nevada state prisons and all counties in Northern Nevada, except Clark, Nye,
Esmeralda, and Lincoln
Work with: All people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS
Services for survivors during incarceration include: HIV specialty care; medication; and case
management for HIV+ people in Nevada state prisons.
Services for survivors after release include: Free, confidential HIV testing and counseling;
crisis intervention; case management; mental health and substance abuse counseling; the
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program, which includes emergency
utility assistance, short-term housing, and emergency housing placements; outpatient primary
medical care; dental and oral health care referrals; pharmacy services; nutritional counseling;
assistance with health insurance premiums; specialized health services for women; benefit
eligibility information and assistance, such as with Social Security benefits or Back-to-Work
programs; support groups; and a Drop-In Center.
Services for loved ones include: Free, confidential HIV testing and counseling.
Fees: Free for prisoners. A sliding scale is used for community members, and no one is turned
away due to a lack of funds.
The Rape Crisis Center
6375 W. Charleston Blvd. W1B
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Office: (702) 385-2153
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm PST
Hotline: (702) 366-1640
Toll-free Hotline: (888) 366-1640
Hotline Hours: 24 hours
Accept Collect Calls: No
Website: www.therapecrisiscenter.org
Email: staff@therapecrisiscenter.org
The Rape Crisis Center is a non-profit organization committed to providing crisis intervention,
advocacy, support, and education to survivors of sexual violence.
Service area: Southern Nevada
Work with: All survivors of sexual abuse or assault, their partners, family, and friends
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention via the 24-hour
hotline or by mail; advocacy and accompaniment throughout the medical, legal, and court
processes; support groups and outreach for adult female survivors at the Nevada State Women’s
Prison, the Las Vegas City Jail, and for male and female detainees at the Clark County Detention
Center beginning the summer of 2009; information; and referrals.
Services for survivors after release include: Confidential crisis intervention via the 24-hour
hotline; advocacy; referrals to emergency resources; accompaniment throughout the medical,
legal, and court processes; and a weekly support group for survivors of sexual assault.
Services for loved ones include: Crisis intervention; support; information; and referrals.
Fees: Free
Sexual Assault Response Advocates
P.O. Box 2529
Carson City, NV 89702
Office and Hotline: (775) 883-7654
Hotline Hours: 24 hours
Accept Collect Calls: No
Website: www.saraadv.org
Email: carsonadvocates@aol.com
Sexual Assault Response Advocates (SARA) is committed to the elimination of sexual violence
in the Carson City area. SARA acts as an advocate for survivors of sexual violence by offering a
wide variety of services during the trying times that follow a sexual assault.
Service area: Carson City area and surrounding counties
Work with: All survivors of sexual assault, their family, and friends
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention via the 24-hour
hotline or by mail; hospital accompaniment and support during forensic exams; court
accompaniment and support for survivors during the legal process; information; and referrals.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as referrals for
counseling.
Services for loved ones include: 24-hour crisis intervention; support; information; and referrals.
Fees: Free
Tahoe Women's Services
948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
Office: (775) 298-0010
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm PST
Toll-free Hotline (English/Spanish): (800) 736-1060
Hotline Hours: 24 hours
Accept Collect Calls: No
Website: www.tahoewomenservices.org
E-mail: tws@tahoewomenservices.org
Tahoe Women's Services (TWS) is a community-based organization providing direct services to
survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other individuals in crisis.
Service area: Incline Village and Crystal Bay communities
Work with: All survivors of sexual assault, their friends, and family
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention via the 24-hour
hotline or by mail; accompaniment to area courts and hospitals; information; and referrals.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as individual, group, and
peer counseling in English and Spanish and interpretation services for Spanish-speaking
survivors of sexual assault.
Services for loved ones include: Crisis intervention; support; information; and referrals.
Fees: Free
Additional Information: Tahoe Women’s Services (TWS) es una organización basada en la
comunidad que provee servicios directos a los sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, asalto
sexual, abuso de menores, y otros individuos que puedan encontrarse en crisis. Se ofrece:
intervención en la crisis por la línea de ayuda gratis de 24 horas; abogacía y acompañamiento al
departamento del policía, hospitales, y otras agencias; consejería individual y de grupo para
sobrevivientes de asalto sexual, en ingles y español; servicio de intérprete en español; y
referencia para otras agencias y servicios.
LEGAL RESOURCES
State Bar of Nevada, Lawyer Referral and Information Service
600 E. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Hotline: (702) 382-0504
Toll-free: (800) 789-5747
Website: www.nvbar.org/LRIS/LRIS.htm
E-mail: lris@nvbar.org
The State Bar of Nevada offers a free, non-profit, Lawyer Referral and Information Service
(LRIS) for the community. Each year, LRIS staff handles more than 35,000 calls from Nevada
residents, assisting with various legal situations and providing referrals. When you call the LRIS,
an assistant will ask you a series of questions to determine how they can best help you. If it is
determined you do need legal assistance, you will be given the name and telephone number of an
attorney who accepts cases in the area of law which covers your issue. A confirmation of the
referral will be mailed to both you and the attorney. If the attorney is not able to assist you, you
may call the LRIS for additional referrals.
All LRIS attorneys are private attorneys and will arrange their fee with you. If you cannot afford
to pay an attorney's regular fees, LRIS will either attempt to pre-qualify you for a reduced fee
attorney or refer you to another consumer agency. Reduced fee attorneys may charge no more
than $25 for the initial consultation, and they agree to charge no more than $75 per hour
thereafter. There is no charge for using LRIS. It is a free, non-profit, public service.
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Nevada Department of Corrections, Inspector General
P.O. Box 7011
Carson City, NV 89702
Office: (775) 887-3247
The Inspector General of the Nevada Department of Corrections is authorized to investigate any
matter arising from the Department or any person employed, incarcerated, or present in an
institution or facility. Inmates who have been sexually assaulted in a Nevada DOC facility can
contact the Inspector General by writing to the address above to report the assault and any
concerns regarding the handling of investigations into such abuse.
JDI has directly contacted each organization listed in the Resource Guide in hopes of pointing
survivors toward those currently accepting new clients. However, the inclusion of any group or
individual in the Resource Guide does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or
recommendation by JDI, nor can JDI guarantee the availability of the services described here.
JDI has directly contacted each organization listed in the Resource Guide in hopes
of pointing survivors toward those currently accepting new clients. However, the
inclusion of any group or individual in the Resource Guide does not necessarily
constitute an endorsement or recommendation by JDI, nor can JDI guarantee the availability
of the services described here.
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