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Nevadans Reminded of COVID-19 Resource
The Nevada Health Response wants to remind Nevadans to take steps to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 and prevent spread at gatherings this summer. COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses are available in locations statewide and can protect against serious infection. Pre-exposure medication or oral antivirals and monoclonal antibody treatments are available to those that are eligible soon after infection occurs.
Resources available to help Nevadans mitigate the risk of COVID-19
- Get vaccinated against COVID-19. Learn about the vaccines available, and where and how to get your vaccination appointment at NVCOVIDFighter.com or call the vaccine hotline at 800-401-0946.
- Get tested if you are exposed or have symptoms. If you have symptoms or know that you have been exposed to COVID-19, get tested to prevent disease spread. Learn more about testing clinics, or free at-home tests available for pickup at https://nvhealthresponse.nv.
gov/find-covid-19-testing-in- nevada/
- Learn about therapeutics. COVID-19 treatment appointments can be made through Nevada’s hotline at 800-401-0946. The hotline can help determine if you are eligible for oral antivirals or monoclonal antibody treatments after infection or for pre-exposure medication to increase immune response if you were to be infected in the future. The pre-screening can also be done online at NevadaCOVIDTreatment.com
PUA Call Center Updates Hours
Beginning on May 31, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) call-center hours will change to 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday through Friday, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) announced. The PUA call center phone number is (800) 603-9681. Federal PUA benefits expired September 4, 2021.
For help with your job search or career change go to https://nevadajobconnect.com/
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP, Sometimes Known As “Food Stamps”) Helps Low-Income Families Pay for Groceries
Apply for SNAP on the Access Nevada website by clicking here. Before you start the application, be prepared to provide proof of all the following:
PROGRAM UPDATE: As of July 2022, applications for SNAP will require an interview (either face-to-face or over the phone) with the applicant. If you already receive SNAP, please be sure to check your mail and read your notifications thoroughly. If the recertification effective date on your notice is September 2022 or after, you’ll need to do an interview. |
Nevada Resilience Project Offers Mental Health Resources
Is burnout leaving you feeling drained, exhausted and unable to cope? We’re here to help. Visit www.NevadaResilienceProject. |
Healthy meals shouldn’t be a question for any child, now or ever. Thanks to the USDA Summer Food Service Program distributed through partners of the Nevada Department of Agriculture, any child or teen 18 years and younger, can receive free meals when school is not in session, no questions asked. To find a meal site near you, visit agri.nv.gov.
Federal Program Helps Connect More Nevadans to Low-Cost High-Speed Internet
On May 9, the White House announced a federal program to help connect more Nevadans to low-cost high-speed internet access. 20 internet providers from across the country have committed to help reduce costs for consumers while increasing internet speeds, with the Affordable Connectivity Program.
“I’m proud of the work from the White House, with support from Nevada’s federal delegation, to increase internet access,” said Gov. Sisolak. “This initiative aligns with the work we are doing here in Nevada to bring high-speed access to every community.”
The federal program highlighted today creates the Affordable Connectivity Program, which allows tens of millions of American households to reduce their internet service costs by up to $30/month. Nevadans who may be eligible can learn more about the program at http://www.getinternet.gov/
Clark County Calls for New Foster Parents for Infants
A high number of infants are entering the Clark County foster care system, so County leaders are asking residents to consider opening their hearts and their homes for our youngest foster children.
So far this year, 467 children under the age of 1 have come into the County’s foster care system, which is well above the pace from recent years. There are more than 3,400 children in the County’s foster care system on any given day. The ultimate goal is to reunite children with their birth parents, however, that can sometimes take a long time.
Becoming a foster parent requires special training, background checks and home inspections, which can take several months to complete. By recruiting residents to begin the process of becoming foster parents now, there will be more foster homes ready for infants available later this year should the current trends continue.
Governor Sisolak declared May as Foster Care Month in Nevada, encouraging more families to consider becoming fosters, and thanking all the families that have already opened their doors to children in the foster care system. Read the entire proclamation here.
The County Department of Family Services actively recruits foster parents for children ranging in age from newborn to 17. Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent is encouraged to visit ClarkCountyFosterCare.com, email Countmein@ClarkCountyNV.gov, or call (702) 455-0181.