Northern Nevada Care and Services

Several services are available to HIV positive people in the northern Nevada and eastern California region.  Through the information listed below, HIV positive people can get tested for HIV and can access clinical services, counseling, social services, and additional services like food, housing, and transportation.  All clinical services for HIV/AIDS in the northern Nevada region are administered through Northern Nevada H.O.P.E.S.

   

Name of Organization Services Phone Number
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)   Assistance for those who cannot afford HIV/AIDS drugs 

(775) 687-4800, Ext. 249

AIDS Community Cultural Education Program and Training (A.C.C.E.P.T.) HIV/AIDS information and outreach for the African American population

(775) 348-2050

Bridges in Consciousness   Emergency, housing, and transportation services for HIV/AIDS individuals in need

(775) 827-6788 or toll free 1-888-637-2401

Frontline Teen prevention program designed to educate "high risk" youth and students about HIV/AIDS  (775) 826-9644
Hearing Impaired AIDS Hotline (National TTY service) General information about HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for the hearing impaired.  The TTY staff is trained in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). (800) 243-7889
HIV Testing Washoe County District Health Department (WCDHD) Testing, counseling, and surveillance

(775) 328-2470

National AIDS Hotline General  information about HIV/AIDS and safer sex 

(800) 342-2437

National Drug Abuse Hotline General information for those seeking treatment

(800) 662-HELP

National Pediatric and Pregnancy AIDS Hotline General information about AIDS, pediatrics, and pregnancy (212) 430-3333
National Teen AIDS Hotline General information about HIV/AIDS, pertaining to teens and adolescents

(800) 234-8336

Nevada AIDS Foundation Food pantry and resident program

(775) 329-2437

Nevada AIDS Hotline General information about HIV/AIDS and how to access services

(800) 842-2437

Nevada State Health Division Bureau of Disease Control and Intervention Services Responsible for dispersal of Ryan White monies and implementation of HIV/AIDS services for the state of Nevada 

(775) 684-5900

Nevada Hispanic Services  Servicio en Español. Información sobre el VIH/SIDA.  (HIV/AIDS information and services for Hispanics.) 

(775) 826-1818

Nevada Urban Indian HIV/AIDS information and services for the Indian population

(775) 788-7600

Northern Nevada H.O.P.E.S. (HIV Outpatient Program, Education and Services) Non-profit specialty clinic which provides outpatient medical care, education, and services for HIV-positive individuals in northern Nevada and eastern California.  If you are HIV-positive or know someone who is, you should start by contacting H.O.P.E.S.  

(775) 786-4673

Spanish AIDS Hotline La Línea Nacional del SIDA de los CDC Servicio en Español

(800) 344-SIDA or
(800) 344-7432

Service Providers of Northern Nevada (SPNN) Coalition of government agencies, health providers, pharmacists, and consumer advocates that review HIV/AIDS  issues.  SPNN meets the first Tuesday of every month. 

(775) 827-6788

United Way of Northern Nevada & The Sierra General information about other community services and organizations

Reno:
(775) 322-8669

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