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Health & Human Services
Mission Statement
Nye County Health & Human Services’ mission is to serve the taxpayers and citizens of Nye County by providing accountable, responsible, and responsive programs, services, and referrals that promote the self-sufficiency of qualifying indigent persons through assistance with medical and other emergency needs as set forth in the Nevada Revised Statutes and County Guidelines.
Programs offered through this department are geared toward at-risk County residents who are not eligible for emergency assistance under any other state, federal, or community programs.
FY19 Community Service Block Grant Annual Report (pdf)
Programs
Nye County Health and Human Services provides the following programs:
- Emergency Assistance
- Long-Term Care
- Medical Indigent
- Ryan White Funds (HIV-AIDS)
- Sexual Assault Victim’s Assistance
- CSBG Employment Incentive Program (E.I.)
Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
Social Service Fairs
Fifth Annual County Social Services Fair flyer for January 16, 2020 in Pahrump (pdf)
Social Services Fair flyer - Spanish (pdf)
CSBG Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2018
2018 Community Service Block Grant Report
Nye County Prescription Discount Cards
Nye County prescription discount cards are available.
Find more information about prescription discount cards.
MyCountyCares Discount Dental Program
Dental care for children, adults, and seniors is now affordable!
Find more information about this discount dental program
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Karyn Smith
Director, Human Services and Public Guardian
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Pahrump
Physical Address
1981 E. Calvada Blvd North
#120
Pahrump, NV 89048
Phone: (775) 751-7095Fax: (775) 751-4284
Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Tonopah
Physical Address
101 Radar Road
P.O. Box 926
Tonopah, NV 89049
Phone: (775) 482-8125Fax: (775) 482-7261
Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Can I apply for Food Stamps and Medicaid with your office?
- Where do I apply for Section 8 (HUD) rental assistance?
- How do I get in touch with the Nye County Health Department?
- How do I report a case of child abuse?
- I live in Tonopah but I am being told that my apartment is in Esmeralda County. How can I apply for assistance?
- How do I apply for the Energy Assistance Program?