WELCOME TO OUR CENTER,
Northern Nevada’s LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Our mission is to maintain a safe, empowering, and supportive center for the LGBTQ+ community and allies that addresses advocacy, education, and services. We seek to build, connect, and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community through community building, arts and culture programming, and inclusive activities.
Our programs
We Produce and Present
At Our Center, we are dedicated to creating and supporting inclusive programs for the entire LGBTQ+ community. This includes offering support groups for youth and adult trans members, community groups for seniors, and prevention-focused initiatives.
Testimonials
Our Volunteers and Visitors are the heart of our organization
Become a Volunteer
At Our Center, people are welcome to attend programs that speak to them. You can get involved through volunteering, participate in existing groups, or create your own group with the support of Our Center to serve our communities. Whether you spend a little time here, or it is your home away from home, our doors are open to all.
We strive to have programming for everyone in our community with a special emphasis on our youth, seniors and trans friends. If you are interested in leading a program at Our Center, contact us!
Upcoming events
Fall in Love with Spiders
Our Center 1745 S Wells Ave, RenoAdopt your new eight-legged bestie Explore handmade dollhouse homes & cozy terrariums Learn about & fall in love with jumping spiders
Queer Movie Night
Our Center 1745 S Wells Ave, RenoJoin us at Queer Movie Night on the 2nd of every month! Watch queer movies from a combination of genres and discuss with others during these fun screenings. Bring snacks, […]
Queer Movie Night
Every 2nd Saturday of the month. New movie every month!
Trusted Community Resources
Local
Crisis Support Services of Nevada
Call or Text 988 in an Emergency
Website: https://cssnv.org/
Statewide resource directory; sexual assault and suicide prevention; rape crisis center; after-hours child and elder abuse reporting; survivors support groups; grief counseling referrals.
Washoe County Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services
350 S. Center St., Reno, NV 89502
Reporting Office: 1-833-900-7233
Website: https://www.washoecounty.gov/hsa/childrens_services/child_protective_services/
Email: CPS@washoecounty.us
Reports/Investigations of child abuse or neglect.
Washoe County Department of Social Services / Adult Services
350 S Center St.
Adult Services: (775) 328-2700
Washoe County Senior Services
1155 E 9th St
(775) 328-2575
Email: sr_info@washoecounty.gov
Aid for Seniors and Families of Seniors in Washoe County
Reno Police Department
455 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 334-2121
Website:
Aid for Seniors and Families of Seniors in Washoe County
Nevada 211
Call 2-1-1 or 1-866-535-5654
Provides emergency resources for: Addiction, Housing, Alzheimer’s, Child Care, Counseling, Education, Food, Healthcare, Senior Services, and Suicide Prevention.
Nevada Poison Control Center
24/7 call line: 1-800-222-1222
Free advice, 100% confidential.
Children’s Mobile Crisis Response Team ✔
(775) 688-1670
MCRT supports youth and families of youth under the age of 18 showing signs of behavioral or mental health issues that pose a threat to the child’s stability within their home, school or community.
For National Emergency Resources, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Emergency Resources and Shelters Emergency Resources, view our full resource guide here.
Alzheimer’s Association
639 Isbell Rd Ste. 240, Reno, NV 89509
(775) 786-8061
24/7 National Helpline: (800) 272-3900
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Community Health Alliance HAWC
Several locations; (775) 329-6300.
1055 South Wells Ave #120, Reno NV, 89502 (primary clinic)
Website: https://www.chanevada.org
Hours: Medical- Monday-Saturday 7:00-6:00
Dental Monday-Friday 7-6
Pharmacy: Monday-Friday 8-6
Pediatric Mental Health Services (psychiatrist), ages 0-17. Medical/dental. Medicaid. Sliding fee scale
Immunize Nevada
427 Ridge St, Suite C Reno, NV 89501
(775) 624-7117
As Nevada’s only statewide nonprofit dedicated to immunizations, Immunize Nevada saves lives by preventing disease and promoting health. We accomplish this through increasing the vaccination rates of Nevada’s children, teens, adults and seniors; ensuring adequate public health resources; training healthcare professionals and expanding health collaborations.
Nevada Urban Indians, INC
9480 Gateway Dr.
(775) 788-7600
Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. currently offers the following programs: Medical Clinic, Diabetes, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Victim Services, HIV (AIDS.)
Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is funded by Indian Health Services, Federal, State, and private grants to provide healthcare & community services to the Urban Indian population of NevadaNevada Urban Indians, Inc. (NUI) opened its doors in 1975 to provide outreach and referral services to American Indians living in the urban areas of Washoe County and Carson City.
Northern Nevada Hopes ✔🏳️⚧️
580 West 5th Street Reno, NV
(775) 786-4673.
Website: www.nnhopes.org/
Our regular hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm.
Extended hours are Monday – Thursday from 5pm – 7pm
Available resources: Harm reduction, Teen health, Trans health, LGBTQ health/support groups, Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Housed and Healthy
At HOPES, we welcome all members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community. We support the LGBTQ+ community by providing culturally competent healthcare, social services, and community outreach and education. Together, we can create a strong, cohesive LGBTQ+ network that connects people, solves problems, and builds a healthier Reno community.
Planned Parenthood ✔🏳️⚧️
8025 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89511
(775) 688-5555
Offers Hormone replacement therapy and Transition counseling. Other services offered, abortion referrals, birth control, HIV testing, Men’s healthcare, morning-after pill (emergency contraception), pregnancy testing and services, STD testing and treatment services, and women’s healthcare.
Renown Health Care Center Clinic
21 Locust St., Reno, NV 89502;
(775) 982-5270; FAX (775) 982-5288
7:15am-5:00pm M-F
Website: https://www.renown.org
Indigent medical care, appointments. Walk-ins are only for established patients with acute needs. *Must apply at Washoe County Adult Social Services, 1001 E 9th Street, Bldg C, Rm 135 and meet eligibility requirements in order to use services.
Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center
1715 Kuenzli St, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 329-5162
Carson Tahoe Health
(775) 445-8000
Carson Tahoe Health provides over 35 medical services from Mental Health to Surgical.
View our full Health Resources guide here.
Individual Therapists
Dr. Tory Clark
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Human Sexuality, Certified Clinical Sexologist and Educator
775-843-9593
Specializes in Sex Therapy, Transgender therapy, and letters for surgery.
Mary Minten, PhD MFT, CST, LCADC
775-329-4582 ext 8 – We do not correspond by email or text.
1005 Forest Street, Reno, NV 89509
Website: marymintencounseling.com/
Dr. Mary Minten is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Laura Romano – HOPES
775-786-4673
Call for insurance taken
If you do not have insurance try her at 775-391-9915
Cornelius Con Sheehan, Jr., LCSW
(775) 235-2205
Call for insurance taken
Danielle Ellis
(775) 453-6591
Tele-health ONLY
Takes most types of insurance
Black Rock Music Therapy Emily Stewart
(775) 453-4331
Website: blackrockmusictherapy.com/
Queer Owned and Operated Music Therapy. All music therapy services are trauma-informed.
At this time, all services are held in the home of the person receiving therapy, or via telehealth.
View our full Mental Health Resources guide here.
Outpatient
Ridgehouse Reno
775-322-8941
Ridgehouse provides treatment such as: Residential Facilities, Counseling (residential and outpatient), and Peer Support.
They also provide Workforce Development.
Step 1
(775) 329-9830
Provides Transitional living and Outpatient Substance Abuse treatment for Men only
Step 2 ✔
(775) 787-9411
Provides Residential and Outpatient Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Trauma support for Women only. Priority is on pregnant women and women with children.
The Life Change Center
Reno Location:
- 775-900-8522
- 130 Vine St
- Monday to Friday – 6am to 1pm
- Saturday – 6am to 8am
Sparks Location:
- 775-355-7734
- Monday to Friday – 6am to 1pm
- Saturday – 6am to 8am
Carson City Location:
- 775-350-7250
- 1201 N Stewart Street, Carson City, NV 89701
- Monday to Friday – 6am to 12pm
- Saturday – 6am to 9am
Medication alone is not enough, counseling alone is not enough, support and encouragement alone are not enough; but when all of these elements are combined there is a foundation for successful recovery.The Life Change Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been providing recovery services for heroin and prescription medication abuse concerns since 1999. We offer a variety of services to help people to make the changes necessary to beat their drug addiction. The emphasis of our recovery program is based on two primary themes; empowerment and improving quality of life. We have a talented group of staff members with expertise in recovery from opioid addictions.
Quest Counseling
3500 Lakeside Ct. Suite 101, Reno, NV 89509
(775) 786-6880
Quest Counseling provides treatment for substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, as well as transitional living. This service is primarily for adolescents aged 13-17, additionally they accept qualifying adults 18-22 who do not have Medicaid. Additional services include drug testing, assessment, counseling services, prevention programs, family services, and alcohol beverage awareness. Sliding-fee-scale, accepts Medicaid fee-for-service, Amerigroup, and other insurance.
Bristlecone Treatment Center
(775) 954-1400
Bristlecone provides Residential and Outpatient Substance and Gambling Abuse treatment.
View our full Substance/Gambling Abuse Resources guide here
Download our full Transgender Resource Guide >> here <<
National Center for Transgender Equality 🏳️⚧️
Website: transequality.org
Website: translifeline.org
The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
Our Center ✔🏳️⚧️
1745 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada 89502
775-624-3720
Website: ourcenterreno.org
Please check Our Centers monthly calendar for updates on all events/groups
TRACE ✔🏳️⚧️
Download in the app store, works for Apple and Android devices.
Trans resources and community app. Transition tracking and community support. Provides resources for Ally’s to learn about the trans community and help out.