Health Resources for the Needy in Las Vegas, Nevada

Being needy doesn't mean you have to lose out on being able to get healthcare for you and your family.

There are a number of services offered for those who are on low income or who are unable to pay. Availability depends largely upon who and when you ask for help.

Contact any of the organizations or service-providers on this list for additional information.

Aid For AIDS Of Nevada
Phone:1-(702) 382-2326
Aid For AIDS Of Nevada provides supportive services to people who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Education avvaiable to the local community to help slow infection rates of the disease.

Clark County Social Service Long Term Care Unit
1600 Pinto Lane
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
1-(702) 455-3565
Fax 1-(702) 455-5950
The Clark County Social Service Long Term Care Unit provides support services, counseling, crisis intervention, home nursing and adult care placement. Your eligibility depends on your current income/assets, as well as availability.

Clark County Social Service Medical Assistance Service
1600 Pinto Lane
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
(702) 455-4270
1-800-492-3177
FAX (702) 455-5950
The Clark County Social Service Medical Assistance Service provides medical services and medical supplies to those in need. Your eligibility depends upon determination of need, based upon assessment, and approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

Community Action Against Rape
749 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(702) 385-2153
FAX (702) 385-7659
TTY (702) 385-2952
HOTLINE (702) 366-1640
Rape is an unfortunante reality everywhere nowadays, but it is a particular concern in more urban cities, such as Las Vegas. Community Action Against Rape offers support and counseling for rape victims and secondary victims

Community Health Centers of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Medical Center and Administrative Offices
916 West Owens Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106-2516
1-(702) 631-8800
Fax 1-(702) 631-7913
Community Health Centers of Southern Nevada, Inc. has services that include :Case Management,Counseling Services,Diagnostic/Evaluation, Medical Services,Mental Health Services,Prenatal Care, Substance Abuse Treatment
and more. A fee is required, but it is based on your income income, on a sliding scale.

EOB of Clark County, EOB Treatment Center
3682 North Rancho
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
(702) 648-0663
FAX (702) 647-4911
EOB of Clark County, EOB Treatment Center offers substance abuse treatment for adult male and female with low income or
those unable to pay for treatment.

EOB of Clark County, Housing Division
3682 North Rancho
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
1-(702) 647-7816
Fax 1-(702) 647-3125
EOB of Clark County, Housing Division offers residential care for chronically mentally ill individuals referred by Southern
Nevada Mental Health Services. A fee may be required, but it is based on your monthly income. .

Health District
625 Shadow Lane
Las. Vegas. NV
1-702-385-1291
Call to see what free or low cost health services might be offered.

Medical Missions for Children, Inc
1260 High Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
1-508-697-5821
Email:mmfcinfo@mmfc.org.
Website:http://www.mmfc.org
Medical Missions for Children, Inc provides free surgical, medical and dental care for needy children and young adults throughout the U.S.

Mental Health Crisis Unit
6161 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
1-702-486-8020
Call their office to see what free or low cost services may be provided.

Nathan Adelson Hospice
4141 Swenson Street
Las Vegas, NV 89119
1-(702) 733-0320
The Nathan Adelson Hospice provides help for chronically ill individuals.

Nevada AIDS Hotline-
1-800-842-2437
The Nevada AIDS Hotline provides assistance, support and information related to AIDS.

Nevada Treatment Center
1721 E Charleston Street
Las Vegas, NV 89104
1-702-382-4226
Fax: 1702-382-4031
Julie Paine, Director
The Nevada Treatment Center provides help for pregnant clients, among others.

Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
6161 W. Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
1-(702) 486-6000
TY 1-(702) 486-6000
Fax 1-(702) 486-6248
The Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services provides support and assistance to needy individuals,.18 years or older; with mental health issues.

St. Rose Dominican Hospital - Rose deLima Campus
102 East Lake Mead Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
1-(702)616-5000
Siena Campus
3001 St. Rose Parkway
Henderson, NV 89052
1-(702)616-5000
Website : www.strosecares.org
The St. Rose Dominican Hospital - Rose deLima Campus has an outreach program and healthcare services that they offer regardless of a patient's age, race, faith, sex, nationality or ability to pay.

S.A.I.L.
1-702-646.6366
S.A.I.L. offers supported living arrangement for individuals living with the AIDS virus. 24 -hr., on-call support is available for approved residents.

Considerations for admittance are:
1. Diagnosis of AIDS.
2. Proof of residency in Clark County, Nevada.
3. Homeless or at risk of homelessness.
4. Inadequate residence.
5. Must be at least 18-years-old.
6. Must be free of communicable disease.
7. Must not be a drug or alcohol abuser.
8. Must be cspable of performing normal activities of with mininal assistance needed.
9. Must have basic mobibility..
Call to set up an interview with an appropriate staff member, which can be conducted at the Caminar office, your home or the hospital. You can either refer yourself or be referred by someone else.

Suicide Prevention Center of Clark County, Inc.
3838 Raymert Drive, #16
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Hotline (702) 731-2990
Fax (702) 456-0248
Las Vegas has one of the highest s uicide rates in the United States. Don't be another statistic! The Suicide Prevention Center of Clark County, Inc. offers intervention for those considering suicide and is open to everyone with a need.

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Always call ahead to find out what- if any- paperwork, records, etc., you are required to bring. The more information you can supply can easily make the difference in whether or not you are able to receive certain services.