Elko County’s
goal is to eliminate homelessness through interim assistance
and provide basic tools
which will move
low income individuals and families towards self-sufficiency
and a better quality of life.
Our primary goal is to ensure that eligible applicants
receive interim general medical assistance in a timely
manner. Additionally, a hands-on skills development program
is available to help secure a job or acquire a better paying
position. These services are available to low income families
and individuals to promote and encourage self-sufficiency. Elko
County Social Services does not have “emergency
or immediate” help. Eligibility for services must
be established through the application process with an
appointment. Funding for the County programs comes from sales tax and
ad valorem taxes (property taxes), as well as from various
State and Federal Grants.
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Emergency Medical Assistance |
Health
care assistance is provided to eligible indigent persons.
The County medical assistance
program is only utilized if State, Federal and third party
payment is not available. Payment for treatment will follow
the guidelines as those defined for “treatment and
care,” in which serious or permanent bodily injury,
disability, or death may result without such immediate
professional medical intervention. |
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| If eligibility and financial guidelines
are met, the following services may be provided: |
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· Rental
Assistance
· Utility Assistance
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Safe & Share Program
· LIHEA
· Transportation
· Food Program of Nevada (Jackpot only)
· Deposits for setting up households
· In-house employment training
· Child care assistance during job search
· Referral employment training |
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programs also aid eligible individuals or those who
have pending cases with Workers Compensation,
State Medicare or Social Security. |
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Group Care
Extended Care/Long Term Care Facilities |
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Placements |
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Persons in need of greater supervision and care than
is available to them in their present independent living
arrangement may apply for placement in alternate living
facilities. Applicants will be screened by applying Medicare
and Medicaid standards to determine the level of care
and length of care needed. An applicant may be placed
in one of the following types of facilities: Family Group
Home or Adult Group Care Home. |
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Extended Care Facilities |
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Elko County provides health care assistance and institutional
care for both resident and transient individuals who
qualify as medically indigent and who do not have resources
of general, state or community programs for needed health
care. Eligibility is based on Department standards. |
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| Eligibility for County assistance is based
on household income and assets. All members of the household,
regardless of relationship to the applicant, are required
to supply the following material/information with application: |
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· Identification
· Current rent receipts
· Tax return, previous year
· Income/resources verification
· Bank account statements
· Proof of application to other resources
· Vehicle registration(s) |
| Only completed applications will be reviewed.
It may take up to 30 days to assess eligibility. |
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“Working
for our Community through community action!” |
| Acting as a Community Action Agency, Elko
County Human and Social Services partners with state,
federal and non-profit organizations to offer unique
programs and many interim supportive services to low
income individuals and families. |
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· Community
Services Block Grant
· Welfare Set. Aside Grant
· Emergency Shelter Grant
· Food Bank of Northern Nevada |
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Our trained staff is available to assist you with any questions.
Through case management, we can direct and make referrals
to other community agencies that provide services to needy
families and individuals.
Elko County Social Services is committed to serving individuals
and families in need, and strives to make the process as
easy as possible. Applications and further information
may be obtained from the Elko County Social Services office
or on this web page. |
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To schedule an
appointment: |
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