Little Miss Hannah Foundation

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COVID-19 Resources for Southern Nevada Families

In an effort to provide support to our Little Miss Hannah families, we have created this Coronavirus / COVID-19 Resource page. This information is valid as of April 15, 2020. If you have additional questions or have resources to add, please click here.

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COVID-19 IN “PLAIN LANGUAGE”

  • COVID-19 Plain Language Information Video: click here
  • COVID-19 Plain Language Information for Disabilities PDF: click here
  • COVID-19 Plain Language Information PDF for Disabilities in ESPANOL: click here
  • COVID-19 “Guide to Coping” Kids and Families Edition: click here

UPDATES ON COVID-19

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

  • National Organization for Rare Diseases: Up to $1000 stipend for those affected by a rare disease. Email COVID19assistance@rarediseases.org
  • Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments: click here
  • Help of Southern Nevada: In addition to rental programs, this agency offers a wide variety of programs, such as security deposit assistance, food, electric bill, counseling, and much more. They also have several locations across Clark County. https://www.helpsonv.org/
  • The Salvation Army: Shelter, low-income housing, and homeless prevention/rent assistance is offered. They also administer a variety of other social services, and are a great place to call for referrals too. May offer a variety of rent programs, shelter or other forms of social services. https://www.salvationarmysouthernnevada.org/
  • Lutheran Social Services: Services include information on low income as well as transitional housing. Families facing a crisis may qualify for a loan from LSS of Nevada. https://www.lssnv.org/
  • Clark County Catholic Charities: Regardless of religion, they may be able to offer assistance. If you have an eviction notice then you may qualify for emergency rental assistance. Possibly money for deposit, first month’s rent, or moving costs is also available at the charity. https://www.catholiccharities.com/
  • Las Vegas Urban League: If you are faced with an eviction, or are struggling to pay your rent, meet with a housing specialist to learn about available options. They offer tenant/landlord mediation, may have some limited funding to pay rent or housing costs, free legal advice, and can help people apply for government as well as public aid. The Clark County agency also has information on low income housing, utility or security deposits, and affordable apartments in Clark County. http://www.childcarelv.org
  • Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada: Assists with housing issues, including eviction prevention, foreclosures, security deposit disputes and more. They are a pro-bono, or free legal firm in Clark County. https://www.lacsn.org/
  • Corridor of Hope Alliance: Seniors aged 62 or older, or families with children under the age of 18, can get rental assistance. They also try to find affordable, supportive housing for the elderly or disabled.
  • Helping Hands of Vegas Valley: Provides access to food through an open pantry, transportation, home repairs, and respite care vouchers. They have home delivery programs as well, contact Ashley at (702) 649-7838 ext. 217 for assistance www.hhovv.org/
  • Nevada 211: Has variety of COVID-19 emergency resources found at https://www.nevada211.org/

MEDICATION INFORMATION

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

24-Hour Crisis Support Telephone Resources:

  • Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
  • Crisis Support Services of Nevada: Call 1-800-273-8255, or text CARE (2273) to 839863.