If we can’t help you, we will try to find someone who can.
Thank you to our community of service providers!

Live in Las Vegas? Please call our sister organization, The Neighborhood Justice Center in Las Vegas at 702-455-3898 or email mediation.works@clarkcountynv.gov

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The Complete Community Resources List from the Washoe County Law Library

Organizations we frequently refer to include:

Divorce and Child Custody Mediation

Low to No Cost Services

Family Services of Washoe County

When parties file a divorce or custody case, the court will refer them to mediation through the court mediation program for custody issues only. The fees are assessed on a sliding scale up to $300 per parent, with most being set at zero. The Washoe County court website has a list of self-help forms that parties can fill out on their own, including requests for fee waivers.

Our best suggestion would be to look at the Joint Petition forms on the court website and if a couple can't agree on filling out the forms, one of them can file either a Complaint for Divorce or Petition to Establish Custody and Visitation and then request mediation at the Case Management Conference that will be scheduled. You can file a request for a fee waiver when you file the initial documents to see if the court will waive the filing fee (which is in the neighborhood of $300).

Other Divorce and Child Custody Mediation Services

Nevada Dispute Resolution Coalition (NDRC) - 775-525-0838
The Nevada Dispute Resolution Coalition is a non-profit association of mediators/ADR practitioners whose mission is to promote public awareness of processes that encourage collaborative solutions to conflict.

www.Mediate.com Search directory of area mediators that do this type of work.

Legal, Non-Legal & Courts

Nevada Legal Services – 775-284-3491
It is the Mission of Nevada Legal Services to strengthen the community by ensuring fairness and providing equal access to justice for low-income Nevadans.

Senior Legal Services - 775-332-0606
Senior Legal Center staff are Washoe Legal Services employees and they offer legal assistance to Washoe County residences who are at least 60 years of age.

Washoe Legal Services – 775-329-2727
We are a non-profit organization that provides free and low cost legal services to Northern Nevada.

Nevada Dispute Resolution Coalition (NDRC) - 775-525-0838
The Nevada Dispute Resolution Coalition is a non-profit association of mediators/ADR practitioners whose mission is to promote public awareness of processes that encourage collaborative solutions to conflict.

Mediate.com Directory of mediators from local to national and categorized by multiple areas of expertise.

District Court Family Services – 775-328-3298
The Family Services Division's mission is to support the goals of the Second Judicial District Court's Family Division and to provide effective programs and services for court-involved children and families that respects the individuality and diversity of families.

Reno Justice Court – 775-325-6501
It is the mission of the Reno Justice Court to promote and preserve the rule of law and protection of property rights by providing a fair, independent, and impartial forum for the peaceful resolution of legal conflicts according to the law.

Sparks Justice Court – 775-353-7603
Working together regionally to provide and sustain a safe, secure and healthy community.

Therapy Services Directory

Psychology Today Local Listings for all types of therapy.

Emergency Services

Temporary Protection Order – 775-328-3127
Learn how to protect yourself from harassment, violence and threats of violence.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office - 775-328-3001
Dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality.

County & City Services

Animal Control – 775-353-8900
Washoe County Regional Animal Services promotes responsible care of animals through education, proactive outreach, and regulation making Washoe County a safe community.

Washoe County Health Department – 775-328-2400
By the authority established through Nevada Revised Statute (NRS 439.370 et seqq) and the 1986 Interlocal Agreement (last amended 1993), the Washoe County Health District has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making Washoe County District Board of Health.

Washoe County Code Enforcement – 775-328-6106
Washoe County Code Compliance provides sensitive, courteous, and efficient services designed to ensure a good quality of life for all unincorporated Washoe County residents and property owners. These services protect the health, safety and welfare of County residents through fair and impartial enforcement of the Washoe County Business, Liquor and Gaming License Code (WCC Chapter 25), the Nuisance Code (WCC Chapter 50), and the Development Code (WCC Chapter 110).

City of Reno Code Enforcement - 775-333-7701
The Code Enforcement assists to enforce the Reno Municipal Code as it applies to property maintenance, property nuisances and other issues in residential and commercial zoning districts.

General Support & Services

Catholic Charities (Community Services) – 775-322-7073
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is dedicated to providing support to those in need in the Reno/Sparks community as well as across rural Nevada. We help people of all cultures and beliefs rise up out of poverty and overcome the barriers to self-sufficiency. We do this through a broad range of services, including food resources, case management, and residential programs.

Karma Box - 775-433-9202
It's a community initiative that allows people to give non-perishable food, hygiene products, toiletries, and other useful items to those in need. And, a group of nice people taking on miscellaneous charitable tasks in Washoe County.

Reno Sparks Gospel Mission – 775-323-0386
Offering life recovery, substance rehabilitation, and hope for the broken and hurting in our community.

Senior Citizens Services Center – 775-328-2575
Welcome to Washoe County Senior Services! Our vision is “Living Well. Aging Well.” We are here to support you and your families as you get older. You are not alone! Washoe County is one of the fastest aging communities in the United States, Senior Services is committed to helping you get connected, prepared and staying informed.

Home Means Nevada, Inc. - 702-789-7349
Home Means Nevada, Inc. (HMN), a state affiliated nonprofit organization, which was established for the development and execution of homeowner assistance to address the challenges and needs of distressed homeowners. The program currently designated to Home Means Nevada, Inc. is the State’s Foreclosure Mediation Program as established with the passage of Senate Bill 490 of the 2017 Legislative Session.