Community Resources/Las Vegas
Provided by Courtesy of Nevada Early Intervention Services-Christy Santoro
August 2011
Absolute Health Care
Accepts Medicaid, house cleaning and other services for families.
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336-4339
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Access Health/Las Vegas
A program that links those who qualify and are uninsured to affordable primary and specialty healthcare services.
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702-430-3580
www.gbpca.org/accesshealth
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Accessible Space
Provides accessible, affordable rental housing. Also operates an assistive technology center and the Nevada Community Enrichment Program which provides day treatment, residential, supportive housing and independent living services to Nevadans with disabilities. Also provides home buer down payment assistance. Insurance accepted.
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6375 W. Charleston Blvd, suite 200 Building L
Las Vegas, 89146
702-259-1903
Toll free: 800-466-7722
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Adaptive Occupational Therapy Services (OT services for children and adults)
“Servicios de Terapia Ocupacional Adaptiva (Servicios de Terapia Ocupacional para niños y adultos)”
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259-6336
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ADAMS ESQ
Special Education Law
The attorneys and staff at ADAMS ESQ are committed to providing exceptional legal representation free of charge to parents.
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http://www.adamsesq.com/
500 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
For more information please contact us toll free at: 1-800-785-6713
Phone: (702) 289-4143 (phone); (702) 924-7200 (fax)
Email: nevadmin@adamsesq.com
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Adelson Clinic for Drug Treatment
Substance abuse services and treatment, outpatient, accepts Medicaid. Groups include, men, women and dually Diagnosed.
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Main Phone Number
(702) 735-7900
Intake Phone Number
(702) 735-7900
Facility Address
3661 South Maryland Parkway
Suite 64
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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AFAN (Aid for AIDS of Nevada)
Provides case management for HIV positive residents of Clark County. Referrals and information are provided for all aspects of HIV care including; primary medical care, housing and benefits counseling. Food bank is available and hot lunch is served four days a week. HIV education and outread also available.
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701 Shadow Ln, suite 170
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-382-2326
Fax: 702-366-1609
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Air Life Line/Angel Flight (Transportation medical services by air for families. Need medical referral, fly under 1000 miles, parents and child fly at no cost)
“Servicios de Transportación Médica por aire (avión) para familias necesitadas.”
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AirLifeLine, call toll-free (877) AIR LIFE (877-247-5433).
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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702-598-1888
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Alternative Health Care (eligibility determined by Clark County Social Services guidelines)
“Cuidado alternativo de Salud (Elegibilidad determinada por las guias de Servicios Sociales de Clark”
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455-3651
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Always Better Care
Provides Home Health Care and Hospice. No pediatricsSkilled nursing, therapists and aids.
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364-8006-Las Vegas
Central Intake Referrals: 800-574-7666
Fax: 866-221-8620
6950 Olivero Ave; Suite B-4
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Laughlin: 702-298-0555
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Alzheimer's Association Southern Nevada Regional office
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5190 South Valley View Blvd., Suite 101
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Helpline(s): 800.272.3900
Business Line: 702.248.2770
Fax: 702.248.2771
http://www.alzdsw.org
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American Council of the Blind of Nevada
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1921 Oakleaf Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89146
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American Red Cross (Variety of support services for families, financial, housing, referrals)
“(Una variedad de servicios de apoyo para las familias, financial, vivienda, referimientos).”
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791-3311
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Angel Flight (Transportation medical services by air for needy families)
“Servicios de transportación médica por el aire (avión) para las familias necesitadas
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1-888-4-ANGEL
| Asperger's Syndrome/High Functioning Autism Support Group.
Provides information and support to parents and educators of children with autism.
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CONTACTS:
Barbie Lauver @ Danielle Wendel
AspergerHFAgrp@aol.com
436-7996
Meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm in the Wengert Conference Room at
Nevada Power Company (6226 W. Sahara Avenue).
| Animal Control
“Control de Animales”
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City-229-6348
County-455-7710
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Assistive Technology Center At Nevada Community Enrichment Program (information and referrals to individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury)
“Información y referimientos a individuos con lesiones traumaticas del cerebro.”
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259-1903
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Associated Bilingual Counselors (sliding scale, private insurance only)
Asociación de Consejeros Bilingües (escala de recursos)”
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568-5971
7 Water Street
Henderson NV 89015
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Associated Counselors (Individual & family)
“Asociación de Consejeros (Individual y Familiar)
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733-7200
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Attention Deficit Disorder Clinic (Assessment and services for ADD and ADHD individuals)
“Clinica de Desorden de Deficiencia de Atención. Asesoramientos y Servicios.”
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736-1919
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Audiologists Community Pediatric
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Anderson Audiology (VRA testing, OAEs, Hearing aids)
David Anderson, Au.D. D. Lan Anderson, Au.D.
3120 S. Rainbow Blvd. # 201
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone: 233-4327
2642 W. Horizon Ridge, Suite A11
Henderson, NV 89052 No Medicaid
Phone: 933-9102
Ear Nose and Throat Specialist Jill Wyatt, M.S.
3201 S. Maryland Pkwy #306
All testing, OAEs, Hearing aids
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 688-4110 Full Medicaid
Dr. Tolan, Laurie Turner, M.S
5785 S. Fort Apache
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone: 735-1400
ABRs, Hearing Aids
Full Medicaid
Lubritz & Nasri, Ltd., Carrie Page, M.S.
3101 S. Maryland Pkwy, Ste 102
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 732-4491
OAE/ABR, Hearing Aids ,Medicaid
Marilyn Maschgan, AuD
4510 S. Eastern Ave. #9
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 732-3800
OAEs , Hearing Aids
Medicaid
University Medical Center,
800 W. Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 383-2313
(Temporarily no ABR’s) All testing, OAE, No hearing aids
Most Insurances, Most Medicaid
University of Nevada School Of Medicine
3150 N. Tenaya Way, #104
All testing, ABR, OAE
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: 671-6480
Courtney Smith, M.S
5380 S. Rainbow Blvd, Suite 324
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: 992-6828
NEIS referral, Some hearing aid, Full Medicaid
If children have a parent that is active in the Air Force, testing can be done at O’Callahan Hospital. Obtain referral through base pediatrician.
Susan Lloyd, Au.D., CCC-A
Mike O’Callaghan Federal Hospital
SGOSL: ENT/Audiology
4700 North Las Vegas Blvd.
Nellis AFB, NV 89191
If HPN or another HMO, family needs a referral from their pediatrician
*This list of local audiologists is a sampling of the audiological professionals in your area and is not exhaustive or inclusive. Please refer to your physician to obtain the name of an audiologist not included on this list.
*Please check with the providers on this list and your insurance company to determine if your medical insurance covers testing and hearing aids and if prior authorization is needed.
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Autism Resources
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Diagnosing Options
Dr. Beasley, Neuropsychologist: 386-2780
Dr. Fricke, Developmental Pediatrican: 992-6868
Neurology Specialists: 796-5505
The Liliclaire Foundation: 862-8141 www.liliclairefoundation.org
Touro University Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities – 777-4808
Nevada Early Intervention Services (Available to children enrolled in Early Intervention. Arranged through your Service Coordinator.) 486-7670
Other Services
University of Nevada Las Vegas Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
702-895-5836 Shannon Crozier, Ph.D.
www.asdcenter.org
Health Division Office of Autism Training and Technical Assistance
Randy Figurski rfigurski@health.nv.gov
Office of Disability Services (ODS), Through R.A.G.E. – Independent Living Autism Services. Provides monetary support for evidence based, home and community based intervention services for children aged 18 mo. to 19 yrs. with diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorders. To apply for services, contact Cheyenne at R.A.G.E., 702-259-0789 or the statewide Toll Free Number 1-888-337-3839
Mental Health and Developmental Services (MHDS) Through Desert Regional Center – Self Directed Autism Services (SDAS). Provides monetary support for self directed services to families of children aged 18 month through 10 years who have a diagnosis of Autism. Apply for services at Desert Regional Center, Intake Department, 702-486-7794.
CARE-Collaborative Autism, Resources and Education LLC, Jan Butz, Ph.D.
Office - 702-561-9192
Serving all of Nevada
jbutz@odysseyk12.org
Lovaas Center for Behavior
Intervention
Office - 702-877-2520
112 S. Jones, Las Vegas, NV 89121
www.thelovaascenter.org
Moore Institute for Autism
Dr. Elizabeth Moore MD/FACOG
702-435-1037 #209
Speak to Grace contact Triage
108 E. Lake Mead Dr. #306, Henderson
FEAT, Families for Effective Autism
Treatment of Southern Nevada
www.featsonv.org
Provides information on treatment
resources, IEP process. Information
provided by parents.
702-368-3328
help@featsonv.org
ACT Now Nevada
Joan Shaffer
3149 Regal Oak Dr.
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 953-5711; (702) 595-2892; (702) 968-5177 (fax)
Email: Actnow@actnownevada.com
Web: http://www.actnownevada.com
ACT Now Nevada is dedicated to providing advocacy for parental rights, sharing financial and supportive resources, and helping families understand Autism treatment options.
Behavioral Resolutions
522 E. Twain Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Phone: 702-883-1905
Email: BehavioralResolutions@live.com
Website: www.BehavioralResolutions.net
All in 4 Autism
522 E. Twain Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Phone: 702-556-2174
Email: info@Allin4Autism.com
Website: www.Allin4Autism.org
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Babies are Beautiful
A prenatal program for women without maternity health insurance. Find an OB/GYN, file for financial assistance, free prenatal classes, discounts on lab work and ultrasounds. Payment plans arranged.
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Valley Hospital
620 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas 89016
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Walk-ins welcome
Appointments: 671-8501
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Baby’s Bounty
Baby’s Bounty is a non-profit organization devoted to providing essential clothing and gear to babies born into families at risk. A request can only be made by a CASEWORKER or SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDER. The items must be picked up by a CASEWORKER, by appointment, from the Baby's Bounty distribution center.
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Phone: 702-485-BABY (2229)
Fax: 702-476-2227
help@babysbounty.org
MAILING ADDRESS
840 Rancho Drive, Suite 4-556,Las Vegas, NV 89106
FACILITY IS LOCATED AT
2295 Renaissance Drive, Suite D, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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Baby Steps (referral services for new moms and pregnant mothers, help with Medicaid, block grant funding, doctors and services)
“Servicios de Referimientos para nuevas mamás y mamás embarazadas, ayuda con Medicaid, fondos, doctores y servicios.”
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383-2229
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Baby Your Baby (information and referral for prenatal care and health insurance)
“Información y referimientos para el cuidado pre-natal y aseguranza de salud.”
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1-800-429-2669
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Bereavement Support
Toll Free Bereavement Hotline
1-866-797-2277
(Open from 9 AM – 9 PM EST)
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Loss of an Infant
Resolve through Sharing (miscarriage, stillbirth, early new-natal death)
Sunrise Hospital
3186 S. Maryland Parkway
Contact: (702) 731-8222
This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday each week at 7:00 PM in the Rendezvous Room
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
1600 Pinto Lane (North of UMC & Valley Hospital)
1) Bereavement group held on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM
2) Parent-to-Parent contacts/support
3) One-on-one support
Contact: Susan (702) 455-3409 or Leslie (702) 455-3565
Loss of a Child
Compassionate Friends
Compassionate Friends ask that you call directly to them to find the dates and times of the local chapter. The information changes from time-to-time and they will always have the most up-to-date information.
Toll-Free: 877/969-0010
Fax: 630/990-0246
Website: www.compassionatefriends.org
Email: nationaloffice@compassionatefriends.org
Address: The Compassionate Friends
P.O. Box 3696, Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696
Bereaved Parents
2nd Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Nevada Power, Torrey Pines and Jones, 3rd Floor
4th Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Las Vegas, NV
Contact: (702) 393-1810
Candlelighters (no Support Group)
Match families
Provide one-on-one phone calls
Sponsor Annual 1 year memorial events
Provide professional counseling
Contact: (702) 737-1919
Teen Programs
Center for Compassionate Care
4131 S. Swenson St, Las Vegas, NV
(Next door to Nathan Adelson Hospice)
Tuesdays at 6 PM
Teens 13-18 yrs.
One-on-one counseling on Tuesdays (by appointment)
Contact: (702) 796-3167
Good Grief for Teens (middle school-high school)
Canyon Ridge Christian Church
6200 Lone Mountain Rd. (at Jones)
Contact: (702) 648-1234 Jodi
Meets most Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Survivors of Suicide
Christ the King Parish
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM.
Contact Gil Canlas at (702) 365-9948.
Suicide Survivors Hotline (702) 731-2990
Call for locations and times
Suicide Survivors-Canyon Ridge Christian Church
200 W. Lone Mountain Rd.
2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 PM
(702) 685-2722 or Sharon at (702) 255-2072
Murder Victim Survivors Support
Grant Sawyer Building
2nd Thursday at 7:00 PM
Contact: Sandy (702) 873-5696
Ron (702) 270-6524
General Support Groups
Odyssey Hospice
4011-A McLeod (Flamingo)Las Vegas, NV
Contact: (702) 693-4912
Sr. Toni Woodson & Camille Becker
This groups meets from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM on Tuesdays and on Thursdays (see Thursday listings). Call for further information
Creekside Hospice
3626 Pecos-MdLeod, Suite 15 Las Vegas, NV
Contact: (702) 650-7669 Melissa
Nathan Adelson Hospice East,
4141 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV
Each Wednesday at 5 PM
Contact: 796-3126
En Espanol: Grupo de Apoyo Moral
(Cuarto de Actividades en Edificio Hospicio)
Cada Martes de 11:00 AM Hasta 12 PM
Hable: 796-3126
Christ the King Widows Group
4925 Torrey Pines Dr.
Las Vegas, NV
Contact: (702) 257-9093 Lois
Meeting at 2:00 PM every Monday
First Henderson United Methodist Church
609 East Horizion Drive (Horizion & College)
Henderson, NV Contact: (702) 565-6049
Meets every Sunday at 9:30 am.
Green Valley Presbyterian Church
1798 Green Valley Parkway Henderson, NV Contact: (702) 564-9797
Meets the first three Mondays of the month at 6:30 PM
Central Christian Church Support Ministries
Christian Support Group open to all
1001 New Beginnings Dr. Henderson, NV
Contact: (702) 451-4338
Meetings are held on Mondays from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Rose Hospital Bereavement Group
Meets at the Barbara Greenspun Women’s Care Center
100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 330
Henderson, NV Contact: (702) 616-5500
This group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 6 PM to 7
Palms at Sienna
2910 W. Horizon Ridge Dr., Henderson, NV
Contact: (702) 614-8733
This group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2 PM in the Library
New Hope Hospice of Nevada
#8 Sunset Way, Suite 101, Henderson, NV
Contact: Rev. Judy Andrews (702) 736-8180
This group meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday, from 11 AM to 12 Noon.
Nathan Adelson Hospice East, Bereavement for Seniors
4131 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV
Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 10 AM in the Group Room
Contact: (702) 796-3126
Nathan Adelson Hospice East,
4141 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV
1st & 3rd Fridays at 10 AM
Contact: (702) 796-3126
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