Social Work

A Parent’s Guide

Financial Planning Tool Kit

Autism – I can wear a mask

Covid Social Stories – Wearing a Mask
Wearing a Mask Social Story

Covid Social Stories

Mindfulness-Based Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

ATAP (Autism Treatment Assistance Program): Aging and Disability Services Division

To apply: (702) 668-3271

ATAP was created to assist parents and caregivers with the expensive cost of providing Autism-specific treatments to their child with ASD. ATAP is a statewide program that provides temporary assistance and funding to pay for evidence-based treatment such as, but not limited to, Applied Behavior Analysis. Must be under 20 to qualify for services.

Autism Speaks

www.autismspeaks.org

Resource Guide: www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide

Building upon the legacy of three leading Autism organizations. Autism Coalition for Research and Education (ACRE), the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR), and Cure Autism Now (CAN), Autism Speaks has made extraordinary advancements in the Autism community.

Chief among these are increased global awareness of Autism, better understanding of the breadth of the Autism spectrum, and advocacy to increase research and access to care and support. 

Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Southern Nevada (F.E.A.T.)

7055 Windy Street, Ste. B
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 368-3328

FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals, designed to help families with children who have received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), or Asperger’s Syndrome. They offer a support network where families can meet each other and discuss issues surrounding Autism and treatment options.

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation

630  S. Rancho Drive, Ste. D
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Voice: (702) 564-2453
Fax: (702) 527-5353

Website: www.grantagiftfoundation.org

In partnership with the UNLV Ackerman Center, Grant a Gift offers clinical services, vocational programs, and family services. Some of the services include: Neuropsychological assessments and treatment, developmental behavior pediatrics, Early Start Denver Model (early intervention for 12-48 months of age), speech language pathology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, Building Up and Developing Social Skills (BUDS, 6-12 years of age), Teen BUDS (ages 12-22), and daily living skills. 

Sport-Social

7055 S. Windy Street, Suite B
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Voice: (702) 485-5515

Website: www.lvsportsocial.com

Email: Info@lvsportsocial.com

All of the services offered at Sport-Social are specifically designed to support the development of social and behavioral skills in young people with Autism and other disabilities. We offer a variety of lesson environments to meet the individual needs of each learner. It is based on reinforcing desired behavior(s), and providing no reinforcement for undesired behaviors.

Program Includes:

• 1:1 Lessons
• Social Skills Lessons
• School Sports
• Art
• Camp
• Parties and Events at the facility catered to those with an ASD diagnosis

Summit Autism Services

9163 W. Flamingo Road, Ste. 100
Las Vegas, NV 89147
Voice: (702) 350-9791
Fax: (866) 611-9495

Website: www.summitautism.com

Email: info@summitautism.com

Summit Autism Services is an organization committed to the treatment of children with special needs, using empirically validated methods and strategies in order to assist each child in reaching his/her highest potential, and improving their quality of life. 

Using evidence-based practices on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), our professionals collaborate with each family to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. They specialize in comprehensive early intervention (ages 0-5) programs and use evidence-based practices to target skill deficits and behavioral excesses for children with the diagnosis of ASD.

In addition to language, behavioral, and education programming, we focus on the needs of the family and its fundamental role in the success of our treatment programs. We are dedicated to providing each family with customized support and training using the principles of ABA, while adhering to the ethical and professional guidelines set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), and the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA).

UNLV Ackerman Autism Center

630 S. Rancho Drive, Ste. A
Las Vegas, NV 89166
(702) 998-9505

Services

• Diagnostic teams in developmental pediatrics, genetics, neuropsychology, speech
• Pediatric primary care for families with children with autism and neurodevelopmental challenges
• Medication management
• Care management, psychological follow-up services, and social service navigation for every family
• Individualized behavioral programs and services
• The Early Start Denver Model and Social Skills and vocational training for children, teens and young adults
• Parental education and support groups
• Sibling support groups and activities
• Volunteer opportunities and training

Parent/Guardian Notice for Mental Health Services

Parent/Guardian Notice for Mental Health Services – Spanish

Assistance League -Al’s Closet

Betty’s Clothing Showroom

Coping with Covid

Emotional Wellbeing and Coping During Covid-19

Taking Care of your Behavioral Health

Prevent Child Abuse – Nevada
Prevent Child Abuse (PDF)

Help of Southern Nevada Emergency Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources

Crisis Support Services in NV

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Child Abuse Hotline

Teen Line

Covid 19 – Crisis Hotline

Veterans Crisis line

Desert Regional Center – Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services – Application
Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services – Application (PDF)

Desert Regional Center Service Booklet
Desert Regional Center – Service Booklet (PDF)

Desert Regional Center – Health History Form
Desert Regional Center – Health History (PDF)

Best Buddies (BBNV)

500 N. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 314
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 822-2268

Email: BBNV@bestbuddies.org

Website: www.bestbuddies.org

Services Include:

• Integrated Employment-Jobs Program: Earn own income, pay taxes, and continuously and independently support themselves.
• Build relationships through school and community friendship programs that provide socialization opportunities. Program includes middle and high schools, Best Buddies, colleges, community citizens, and e-buddies.

Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center (NDALC)

2820 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 11
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Voice: (702) 257-8150
Toll Free: (888) 349-3843
TDD/TTY: (702) 257-8160

Website: www.NDALC.org

NDALC is Nevada’s federally mandated protection and advocacy system for the human, legal, and service rights of persons with disabilities. NDALC is a non-profit law center providing legal and advocacy services to individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities and SSI or SSDI beneficiaries interested in entering the workplace. NDALC also provides assistance in obtaining assistive technology devices and services. There is no charge for advocacy and legal services.

**English and Spanish services available.

Desert Regional Center

1391 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89149
Voice: (702) 486-6200
Fax: (702) 486-6334
Intake Office: (702) 486-7850

Provides family support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Services:

• Case management
• Respite care
• School Sports
• In-home training
• Clinical assessments
• Counseling.

The agency also provides for a continuum of vocational and supported employee training.
All ages

Nevadans for Equal Access

3831 Dexter Way
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 399-5361

Nevadans for Equal Access is a coalition under the Clark County Legal Services to provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access guidelines for businesses and individuals. Complaints (written and verbal) are investigated by members, and compliance is sought from property owners who are in violation of the ADA. Compliance issues include (but are not limited to): Handicapped parking, access in recreational facilities, and private and public access issues. There is no fee for services.

**English and Spanish services available.

Office of Disability Service/DHHS

3656 Research Way, Suite S-32
Las Vegas, NV 89709
Toll free: (888) 337-3839
TDD/TTY: (775) 687-4452
Fax: (775) 687-3292

The Office of Disability Services coordinates disability services throughout the state of Nevada, including the Las Vegas area. Programs include developmental disabilities service, independent living services, supported housing, home loans, purchase of medical equipment, respite care, in-home personal assistance, deaf services, assistive technology, brain injury rehabilitation, and equipment needs assistance. 

All ages and disabilities

Nevada Early intervention Services (NEIS)

1161 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Voice: (702) 486-7670
Toll Free: (800) 522-0066

Website: www.dpbh.nv.gov

Email: Projectassist@dhhs.nv.gov

http://dhhs.nv.gov/programs/IDEA/PartC/

Opportunity Village

6300 W. Oakey Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Voice/TDD: (702) 259-3700
Fax: (702) 259-3734

Website: www.opportunityvillage.org

Opportunity Village is a private, not-for-profit vocational and employment training program for adults with mental retardation and associated disabilities. Services include vocational training, rehabilitation services, advocacy, supported employment, NISH enclaves, and transitional employment services. Opportunity Village also provides relocation support to families of people with disabilities. 

Target population: 14 years old to retirement.

People First of Nevada
Southern Nevada Chapter

Nevada University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Vista Self-Advocacy Project
5800 Half-Moon Bay
Las Vegas, NV 89108
Voice: (702) 240-8004
Fax: (702) 396-8759

Email: Sperez950@aol.com

People First is a self-advocacy organization run by people with developmental differences. Chapters meet monthly to learn about self-advocacy, self-determination, rights and responsibilities, skills to increase independence, and legislative testimony and advocacy to create positive systemic changes for those with disabilities in Nevada.

State of Nevada Client Assistance Program

1391 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Voice: (702) 486-6688
Fax: (702) 486-6691

Website: www.NVDETR.org

The Client Assistance Program provides information about all services under the Rehabilitation Act and about all benefits under the employment discrimination section of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The program also provides mediation, advocacy or representation regarding appeals or determinations made by vocational rehabilitation or independent living agencies. Target population: disabled individuals of working age; individuals seeking or receiving services under the Rehabilitation Act.

Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living (SNCIL)

2950 S. rainbow Blvd., Ste. 220
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Voice/TDD/TTY: (702) 889-4216
Nevada Relay: 711
Toll Free: (800) 870-7003
Fax: (702) 889-4574

Email: sncil@sncil.org
Website: www.sncil.org

SNCIL offers services to individuals with significant disabilities, whose disability is creating a barrier toward independent living in the family, community, or environment.
Services:

• Information and referrals
• Basic independent living skills training
• Peer counseling (individual/group)
• Advocacy
• Benefits Counseling
• Adaptive Equipment
• SSI-SSDA Back-to-work benefits
• Housing and transportation guidance and information
• ADA Technical Assistance
• Public Awareness and community education
  

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Disability Resource Center

4505 S. Maryland Parkway

Las Vegas, NV 89154-2015
Voice: (702) 895-0866
Fax: (702) 895-0651

Email: drc@unlv.edu

Campus Location: Student Services Complex – Building A (SSC-A), Room 143

Students with disabilities may experience barriers that put them at an unfair advantage compared with classmates without disabilities. Accommodations include any service, equipment, or special arrangement that decreases barriers to education that may exist as a result of their disability. Services include; Alternate media services, assistive technology services, communication access and deaf services, notetaking services, testing accommodations, and other requested accommodations.

Empathy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Practice Empathy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Brené Brown Youtube Video on Empathy
Brené Brown on Empathy

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada – Food Pantries

Las Vegas, Nevada Food Pantries
Las Vegas, NV Food Pantries, Food Banks, Soup Kitchens

Three Square
Three Square – Get Help

Delivering with Dignity – Las Vegas
Delivering with Dignity

Food Assistance
Food Resources (PDF)

Sesame Street for Parents
Sesame Street – Preschool Games, Videos, and Coloring Pages

Center for Grief Recovery and Therapeutic Service
Helpful Websites for Grieving

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Childhood Traumatic Grief
Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Parents and Caregivers (PDF)

The Golden Sweater – A Story by the New York Life Foundation
The Golden Sweater (PDF)

Information for Grieving Families
Discussing the Golden Sweater (PDF)

How to Protect Yourself & Others – CDC
Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Hearing Impairment

Deaf Centers of Nevada
Southern Nevada Office
2575 Westwind Road, Ste. C
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Voice/TTY: (702) 363-3323
Fax: (702) 685-0324
VP: (702) 475-4751

Northern Nevada Office:
999 Pyramid Way
Las Vegas, NV 89431
Voice/TTY: (775) 355-8994
Fax: (775) 355-8996
VP: (775) 434-0290

For voice service: Dial 711 and ask to be connected to TTY number

Website: www.dhharc.org

DHHARC offers statewide services and information to deaf, hard of hearing, speech-impaired, families and the general public on important issues and services related to:

Direct consumer assistance and advocacy, educational support services, school-to-school/work transition, interpreting services and sign language programs, English and ASL translation, communication technology, video relay and online services, workshops and trainings, employment access/ADA, and a resource loaner library. The agency also distributes telecommunications devices to eligible participants and maintains a current interpreter list for distribution.

Visual Impairment

BlindConnect (Angela’s House Project)
(Located in the RTC Mobility Center)
5165 W. Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Voice: Voice: (702) 631-9009

Email: contact@blindconnect.org

Blindconnect offers Nevada’s only blindness skills training center, a safe and supportive place where individuals can process their new reality. Angela’s House aims to create and establish a Nevada person-centered training facility for the blind and visually impaired, and prepare individuals and families to live independently with access to services, education, and recreation.

Skills include:

• Daily living (cooking, cleaning, money and house management)
• Orientation and Mobility (cane travel training)
• Technology (accessibility with computers and mobile devices)
• Personal care
• Communication and advocacy
• Coping and adjustment
• Braille training

Blind Center of Nevada
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Voice: (702) 642-6000
Fax: (702) 649-6739

Website: www.blindcenter.org

The Blind Center is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting blind and visually impaired people of all ages in reaching their highest physical, social, intellectual, and economic potential through personal development, social interaction, and meaningful employment. The organization offers a variety of classes, programs, and activities including computer lessons, arts, crafts, exercise, and music lessons. All activities and classes are offered at no charge. Blind Center also has a community-based workshop where the members acquire skills necessary to enhance or develop a career.

Nevada Housing Division
Nevada Housing Division – CARES Housing Assistance Program

Shannon West – Homeless Youth Center
HELP of Southern Nevada

Renters Assistance
Resident Relief Foundation

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Application for DACA
Information about Deferred Action (DACA)

Nevada Legal Services
Legal Services for Low-Income Nevadans

Catholic Charities Immigration Services
Immigration Services

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Immigration Client Intake Packet (PDF)

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada – Spanish
Immigration Client Intake Packet – Spanish (PDF)

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada – Immigration Relief for Victims of Domestic Violence
VAWA – Immigration Relief for Victims of Domestic Violence (PDF)

Expanded DACA – Want to learn more?
Expanded DACA (PDF)

Cox Coronavirus (COVID-19) response
Cox Coronavirus (COVID-19) response

Las Vegas-County Library Wifi System
Las Vegas Library District Wi-Fi

Connecting Kids – Nevada
Connecting Kids Flyer (PDF)

Katie Beckett – Info
Katie Beckett – Info (PDF)

Katie Beckett – How to Apply
Katie Beckett – Apply (PDF)

Katie Beckett – Medicaid Eligibility
Katie Beckett – Medicaid (PDF)

Family Ties of Nevada
Family Ties of Nevada – Referral Form (PDF)

Medicaid – Brochure
Medicaid – English (PDF)

Medicaid Brochure
Medicaid – Spanish (PDF)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA’s National Helpline

PBS Kids – for Parents
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus

VPM – What to Tell Your Children About COVID-19
How to Talk to Children About COVID-19

National Association of School Psychologists – COVID-19
NASP – Talking to Children About COVID-19 (PDF)

Parent Guide to Child Protective Services – English
Parent Guide CPS – English (PDF)

Parent Guide to Child Protective Services – Spanish
Parent Guide CPS – Spanish (PDF)

National Child Traumatic Stress Network – COVID-19
NCTSN – Guide to Helping with COVID-19 (PDF)

211 Nevada – Helping Nevadans connect with services they need
211 – Nevada

CCSD Wraparound Services – Community Resources for Families
CCSD Wraparound Services (PDF)

Battle Born Progress – COVID-19 Nevada Resources
Battle Born Progress (PDF)

Help Hope Home
Homeless Resource Guide (PDF)

Active Minds – Self Care
Self-Care and Mental Health

AWHONN – Self-Care
Covid-19 Self-Care Resources

We DO Listen Foundation – Lessons and Resources
We DO Listen Foundation

AWHONN – Self-Care
Covid-19 Self-Care Resources

2020 Mental – Behavioral Directory
Mental – Behavioral Directory (PDF)

RTC – Alternate Transportation Options
Alternate Transportation Options

15/30 Days Bus Pass
Bus Pass Flyer (PDF)