HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
1640 E FLAMINGO ROAD 100, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119 www.helpsonv.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN NEVADA TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND ATTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, TRAINING AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED THROUGH GOVERNMENT GRANTS, PROGRAM FEES, AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

HOMELESS SERVICES HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA (HELP) HAS BEEN PROVIDING HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS. HELP HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS POPULATION SINCE 2005. WHEN THE PILOT PROJECT ORGANIZATIONS UNITED TO REACH EDUCATE AND ASSIST THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS (O.U.T.R.E.A.C.H.) BEGAN. THIS PROJECT WAS IMPLEMENTED TO ASSIST THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS USING THE HOUSING FIRST AND HARM REDUCTION MODEL, IN WHICH CLIENTS ARE IMMEDIATELY HOUSED AND THEN BARRIERS ARE WORKED ON. IN JULY 2014, COORDINATED INTAKE BEGAN IN CLARK COUNTY. ANYONE IDENTIFYING AS HOMELESS WILL BE REFERRED TO CLARK COUNTY FOR A HOUSING ASSESSMENT. ONCE COMPLETED, CLARK COUNTY WILL SEND THE REFERRAL TO A PROVIDER WHO HAS A VACANCY TO FILL. HELP'S NEW BEGINNINGS, HELP THEM HOME, CABHI 2, HEALTHY LIVING AND HOSPITAL TO HOME PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOUSING AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, WHO HAVE A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CLIENTS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT AND SELF RELIANT. ALL INTENSIVE CASE MANAGERS (ICM) ARE SSI/SSDI OUTREACH, ACCESS AND RECOVERY (S.O.A.R.) CERTIFIED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. THIS ALLOWS THE ICM TO EXPEDITE THE BENEFITS APPLICATION FOR OUR CLIENTS WITH PERMANENT DISABILITIES. SOME ICM'S ARE SNAP (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) CERTIFIED. THIS ALLOWS THE ICM TO ASSIST THE CLIENT WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FOOD STAMPS. THERE ARE NOW 13 HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD INSPECTORS (HQS) TO ENSURE WHEN CLIENTS ARE MOVING IN TO THEIR APARTMENTS, IT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES STANDARDS. THESE CLIENTS ARE CONNECTED WITH SERVICE TO STABILIZE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ADDRESS OTHER BARRIERS THAT HAVE LEAD TO THEIR HOMELESSNESS. THE MAIN GOAL IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PERSONS WHO ARE HOMELESS WITH A DISABILITY AND FIND APPROPRIATE HOUSING WHILE THEY ENGAGE IN TREATMENT TO OVERCOME BARRIERS BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT. PROGRAM STATISTICS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019: -NUMBER OF CLIENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM YEAR: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 231 2. HELP THEM HOME - 33 A. HELP THEM HOME EXPANSION - 23 3. HEALTHY LIVING (INCLUDES HL EXPANSION) - 52 4. CAHBI 2 - 65 5. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 91 -NUMBER OF CLIENTS DISCHARGED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM YEAR: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 104 2. HELP THEM HOME - 31 A. HELP THEM HOME EXPANSION - 15 3. HEALTHY LIVING - 12 4. CABHI 2 - 27 5. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 28 -NUMBER OF CLIENTS BROUGHT ON TO CASELOAD: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 63 2. HELP THEM HOME - 32 A. HELP THEM HOME EXPANSION - 18 3. HEALTHY LIVING - 18 4. CABHI 2 - 65 5. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 66 -NUMBER OF ACTIVE CLIENTS AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM YEAR: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 127 2. HELP THEM HOME - 65 A. HELP THEM HOME EXPANSION - 38 3. HEALTHY LIVING - 40 4. CABHI 2- 65 5. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 20 -PERCENTAGE OF CLIENTS WITH DISABLING CONDITIONS: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS = ALCOHOL ABUSE - 51.1 %, DRUG ABUSE - 66.4%, MENTAL HEALTH - 90.8%, CHRONIC HEALTH - 29.7% 2. HELP THEM HOME = ALCOHOL ABUSE - 48.4%. DRUG ABUSE - 65.6%, MENTAL HEALTH - 90.6%, CHRONIC HEALTH - 32.8% A. HELP THEM HOME EXPANSION = ALCOHOL ABUSE - 63.2%, DRUG ABUSE - 57.9%, MENTAL HEALTH - 89.5%, CHRONIC HEALTH - 52.6% 3. HEALTHY LIVING = ALCOHOL ABUSE- 51.9%, DRUG ABUSE - 50%, MENTAL HEALTH - 71.2%, CHRONIC HEALTH - 88.5% 4. CABHI 2 = ALCOHOL ABUSE - 68.8%, DRUG ABUSE - 76.6%, MENTAL HEALTH - 98.4%, CHRONIC HEALTH - 12.5% 5. HOSPITAL TO HOME = ALCOHOL ABUSE - 36.5%, DRUG ABUSE - 39.7%, MENTAL HEALTH - 68.3%, CHRONIC HEALTH - 63.5% - CLIENTS WITH STABLE EXITS FROM THE PROGRAM: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 102 (29 EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING) 2. HELP THEM HOME - 31 (13 EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING) A. HELP THEM HOME EXPANSION - 14 (9 EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING) 3. HEALTHY LIVING - 12 (1 EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING) 4. CABHI 2 - 26 (16 EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING) 5. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 28 (11 EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING) - CLIENTS WHO ARE VETERANS: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 8 2. HELP THEM HOME - 1 A. HELP THEM HOME EXPANSION - 2 3. HEALTHY LIVING - 1 4. CABHI 2 - 3 5. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 1 -PERCENTAGE OF CLIENTS WHO INCREASED JOBS, INCOME, EXITED TO KNOW DESTINATIONS: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS A. EMPLOYMENT - 3.1% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASE INCOME - 18.3% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 7% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 2. HELP THEM HOME A. EMPLOYMENT = 3.1% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 25% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 0% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 96.8% 3. HELP THEM HOME EXPANSION A. EMPLOYMENT - 2.6% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 10.5% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 0% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 4. HEALTHY LIVING A. EMPLOYMENT - 0% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 38.5% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 0% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 5. CABHI 2 A. EMPLOYMENT - 1.6% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 10.9% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 0% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 96.2% 6. HOSPITAL TO HOME A. EMPLOYMENT - 3.2% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 22.2% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 0% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100%

WEATHERIZATION WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS BY CONDUCTING ENERGY EFFICIENT ASSESSMENTS/AUDITS. THESE AUDITS WILL DETERMINE WHAT THE HOME NEEDS AND WILL BE ADDRESSED BASED ON A PRIORITY LIST OF ENERGY EFFICIENT MEASURES THAT WILL BE INSTALLED IN QUALIFIED CLIENT HOMES. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HOMES OWNED OR OCCUPIED BY SENIOR CITIZENS, HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN UNDER SIX, OR DISABLED CLIENTS TO ASSIST FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY HOME AND IN REDUCING THEIR MONTHLY UTILITY COSTS. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES MEASURES SUCH AS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, WATER HEATER AND OVEN REPLACEMENT, SOLAR SCREENS, ATTIC INSULATION, REFRIGERATORS, WEATHER-STRIPPING, LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEADS, AND OTHER ENERGY SAVING MEASURES. A TOTAL OF 280 HOMES WERE SERVED DURING THE 2018/2019 PROGRAM YEAR.

SHANNON WEST HOMELESS YOUTH CENTER (SWHYC) SHANNON WEST HOMELESS YOUTH CENTER (SWHYC) PROVIDES SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH THAT ARE HOMELESS OR ARE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. THE YOUTH CENTER MOTIVATES RESIDENTS TOWARDS REACHING SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING THE TRAINING AND SKILLS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS. THE RESIDENTIAL AND DAY PROGRAMMING ENABLES YOUTH TO GAIN THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED AS ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. BY COLLABORATING WITH A NUMBER OF AGENCIES, WE HAVE THE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ON SITE: INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS, EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND LIFE SKILLS GROUPS FOCUSING ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES SUCH AS ANGER MANAGEMENT, INDEPENDENT LIVING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PEER SOCIALIZATION, CONSUMER AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA HAS COMPLETED THE NEW 37,000 SQUARE FT. BUILDING AND RELOCATED THE SHANNON WEST HOMELESS YOUTH CENTER TO 1650 E. FLAMINGO ROAD. THIS HAS PROVIDED THE RESIDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE AREA. THIS AREA ALSO HAS INCREASED EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL FOR THE RESIDENTS. THIS NEW BUILDING HAS INCREASED THE CAPACITY TO HOUSE UP TO 166 HOMELESS YOUTH. PROGRAM STATISTICS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019: YOUTH SERVED -453 MALES- 272 FEMALES-160 TRANSGENDER-7 ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL - 11 DIPLOMA COMPLETED - 11 GED/HISET PREP-CLASS (ENROLLED) - 42 GED/HISET COMPLETED - 1 ADULT EDUCATION (ENROLLED INTO CREDIT RETRIEVAL) - 32 ENROLLED IN COLLEGE - 15 ATTENDED VOCATIONAL TRAINING - 11 COMPLETED VOCATIONAL TRAINING - 0 RECEIVED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT - 53 RECEIVED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT - 85

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