Our Mission

Northern Nevada HOPES is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by HIV. This mission is accomplished through ongoing, patient-centered clinical intervention, case management, and community leadership. 

HOPES Online

Find HOPES on Twitter and Facebook to stay updated about HIV and upcoming events in our community. 

Dining Out For Life

Thursday, April 26, 2012

We’re gearing up for Dining Out for Life 2012, and we need your help to make it as successful as possible! Click here to learn more.

The Rainbow Alliance

The Rainbow Alliance is a fun and informal group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and straight ally youth ages 14-18. It is a safe and supportive place for LGBTQI youth to gather and connect with each other. 

Groups like this remain crucial with the challenges that LGBTQ youth face:

• 84% of LGBTQ students report being verbally harassed (name calling, threats, etc.) because of their sexual orientation.
• 91.5% of LGBTQ students report hearing homophobic remarks, such as “faggot,” “dyke” or the expression “that’s so gay” frequently or often.
• 36.5 % of LGBTQ youth grades 9-12 have attempted suicide. 20.5% of those attempts resulting in medical care.
• Gay and lesbian youth are 2 to 3 times more likely to attempt suicide than heterosexual young people.

To learn more, please contact Kayde Claunch at 775-348-2893 or kayde@nnhopes.org.