Veterans living in Henderson, Nevada have access to a range of mental health services through the Homeless and Community Health Veterans (HCHV) program. This program provides outreach services, screenings, treatment, referrals and case management to homeless veterans who have mental health issues, including drug addiction. The City of Henderson also offers an exam to create an eligibility list and fill two vacancies for the classification of licensed mental health physician in the Department of Development and Community Services. This list can be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to one year.
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) works in partnership with leading nonprofit organizations in the state to provide resources and updates on COVID-19. These organizations offer loans, loan guarantees, and grants for essential community facilities, including homeless shelters and other centers that serve veterans from rural areas. NDVS also helps veterans apply for work benefits such as compensation, pension, education, vocational training and rehabilitation, employment, mortgage loans, health care and burial benefits. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a 23-member board of directors. It is the resource and technical assistance center of a national network of community service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency housing and supportive support, food, health services, job training, and placement assistance, legal assistance and case management to hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year.
The Veterans Affairs Regional Loan Center also provides loans and grants to veterans who are eligible to adapt an existing home to meet specific needs. Additionally, the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley is an option for Nevadans living in the north. In conclusion, veterans living in Henderson have access to a range of mental health services through HCHV as well as other programs offered by the City of Henderson. The NDVS works with leading nonprofit organizations in the state to provide resources and updates on COVID-19. The NCHV is a national network of community service providers that provide emergency housing and supportive support to homeless veterans.
Finally, the Veterans Affairs Regional Loan Center provides loans and grants to veterans who are eligible to adapt an existing home to meet specific needs.
