Referral Form

Community agency staff may refer individuals to the Heart & Hope Program by submitting a Referral Form. Before submitting a form, please obtain permission from the individual to share their personal information with program staff. Upon receiving a referral, program staff will contact the individual to confirm their eligibility.

Elko County Basic Needs Resources 

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
Catholic Charities offers non-perishable, canned and packaged food products to individuals and families in need at no cost. Call for pickup times.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
1035 C Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-6432
St. Joseph's Catholic Church website

 Elko County Child Support Office
To encourage responsible parenting, family self-sufficiency and child well-being and to recognize the essential role of both parents in supporting their children.
540 Court Street, 2nd floor, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-3474
Elko County Child Support Office website

Elko County Social Services
Elko County Social Services is committed to serving individuals and families in need, and strives to make the process as easy as possible.
540 Court Street, Suite 105, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-4375
Elko County Social Services website

Family Resource Center
Enhance the quality of life for Northeastern Nevada residents through education, programs and community connections.
331 7th Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-753-7352
Family Resource Center website

 Friends in Service Helping (FISH)
To determine and provide for the needs of individuals seeking urgent or supplemental assistance in Elko County and surrounding Northeastern Nevada.
821 Water Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-3038
FISH website

For Kids Foundation
For Kids Foundation funds the urgent, unmet needs of Northern Nevada children from birth through age 20.
775-741-5231
For Kids Foundation website

GET My Ride
GET My Ride offers a flexible fixed route in the City of Elko, called "the Blue Line".  Demand-Response (also known as Direct Service) is available in the City of Elko, Spring Creek, Ryndon and Osino.
149 South 9th Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-777 -1428
GET My Ride website

Low Income Energy Assistance Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may pay a portion of the energy bills of eligible low-income persons.
1-866-674-6327 

 Ruby Mountain Resource Center (RMRC)
RMRC offers clothes, shoes, furniture, appliances and more. 
806 River Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-8360
RMRC website

Social Security Administration
With retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, Social Security is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in our nation's history.
350 West Silver Street, Suite 100, Elko, NV 89801
775-777-7738
Social Security Administration website

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and other social services to participants at no charge. WIC serves income eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition 
Family Resource Center
331 7th Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-777-8833
WIC website
OR
Inter Tribal council Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
775-398-4960
acovarrubias@itcn.org 

Elko County Domestic Violence Resources 

Committee Against Domestic Violence
Provides violence prevention, community education, direct and confidential services to victims and non-offending family members.  
775-738-6524
888-738-9454
CADV website
 
Division of Child and Family Services
Protects the child from harm or risk of harm and makes it safe for the child to live with the parent or caretaker.
1010 Ruby Vista Dr., Suite 101, Elko, NV 89801
775-753-1300
833-803-1183
NV DCFS website
 

Elko City Police Department
Domestic Violence Systems Advocate
1448 Silver Street, Elko, Nevada, 89801
775-777-7309
Elko City PD website

Elko County Courts
Temporary Order for Protection Application
ECC website

Great Basin Children’s Advocacy Center
Works to reduce the trauma that victims experience and enhance the ability to respond to child maltreatment.
1401 College Avenue,  Elko, NV  89801
775-738-6992 
GBCAC website

Inter-Trial Council of Nevada, Inc. – Family Violence Prevention Project
Serves as a consortium to advance and serve on various tribal issues and is a recipient of many federal and state funds that provide social service programs, resources and support to the tribal communities throughout the state.
1745 Silver Eagle Drive, Elko, Nevada, 89801
775-722-8794
888-819-5215
ITCN website

Nevada Confidential Address Program
Helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and/or stalking from being located by the perpetrator through public records.
775-684-5707
888-432-6189
NV CAP website

Think Before Acting
Delivers anger management classes.
380 Court Street, Elko, Nevada, 89801
801-673-3237

Secret Witness
Elko County Sheriff's Office
775 West Silver Street, Elko, Nevada 89801
775-738-4357

Victims of Crimes Office of Northern Nevada 
Provides immediate financial assistance to victims of violent crimes that occur in Nevada.
775-688-2410 
NV VOCP website


Elko County Mental Health Resources  

211 Nevada
Committed to helping Nevadans connect with the services they need.
211
NV 211 website
 
988
Provides free and confidential emotional support and crisis counseling to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, and connect them to resources.
988 
 
Children’s Rural Mobile Crisis Response Team
Provides crisis intervention and short-term support to Nevada families dealing with a behavioral or mental health crisis. 
702-486-7865
MCRT website
 
Crisis Support Services of Nevada
Suicide Prevention Center
Rape/Sexual Assault Support Center
988
800-273-8255
CSSNV website
 
Immediate Mental Health CARE Team for Adults
Supports adults anywhere in Rural Nevada who need immediate mental health care.
877-283-2437
 
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group
Provides a support group for people with mental health conditions.
800-950-6264
NAMI website
 
Nevada Health Centers
Provides access to quality healthcare services throughout Nevada.
762 14th Street, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-1553
NV HC website
 
Rural Clinics (State of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health)
Maintains a current listing of licensed mental health counselors within Elko, Nevada.
1825 Pinion Road, Ste. A, Elko, NV 89801
775-738-8021

Elko County Parenting Resources

Active Parenting Program
Family Resource Center
This is an evidence-based parenting education program for parents with infants, toddlers, young children, pre-teens, and teens.
331 7th Street, Elko, NV 89801
753-7352
FRC website

Healthy Home Life Program
Helps families and caregivers learn to utilize preventative strategies to create more nurturing, positive home environments.
775-393-9582
ldbrown@unr.edu

Just in Time Parenting
A free newsletter for parents with children ages 0-5 delivered by email and specific to a child’s age and needs.
JITP website

Positive Behavior Supports Program
Provides workshops and individualized consultation to address challenging behavior concerns.
PBIS website


National Domestic Violence Hotlines

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
NDVH website

National Sexual Assault Hotline
Provides support, information, advice and referrals.
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
NSAH website

StrongHearts Native Hotline
Offers culturally-appropriate, anonymous and confidential services available 24/7 nationwide.
844-7NATIVE (62-8483)
SH website


Domestic Violence Resource Centers

Battered Women’s Justice Project
A national legal resource for gender-based violence. 
BWJP website

Futures Without Violence
Providing groundbreaking programs, policies, and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children around the world.
FWV website

National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health
Promotes survivor-defined healing, liberation, and equity by transforming the systems that impact survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families.
NCDVTMH website

National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Raises the standard of care and improves access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
NCTSN website 

Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
A statewide voice advocating for the prevention and elimination of violence by partnering with communities.
NCEDSV website

VAWNET: National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
An online network focused on violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence.
VAWNET website


Teen Dating Violence Prevention Resources

Love Is Respect
Love is Respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. 
866-331-9474
Text LOVEIS to 22522
LIR website

SafeVoice Nevada
An anonymous reporting system used to report threats to the safety or well-being of students throughout Nevada. 
833-216-SAFE (7233)
SV website

Teen Line
Highly trained teen listeners provide support, resources and hope to any teen who is struggling.
800-852-8336 Nationwide (6 PM - 10 PM PST)
TL website

That's Not Cool
An award-winning national public education initiative that partners with young people to help raise awareness and bring educational and organizing tools to communities to address dating violence, unhealthy relationships, and digital abuse.
TNC website