Recovery Takes Courage Every Day
By Dr. Taylor Tomlinson, Director of Addiction Medicine, Northern Nevada HOPES One of the most meaningful aspects of my work in addiction medicine is witnessing the courage it takes for people to come back. Substance use disorder is a chronic medical condition, yet many people living with it carry an overwhelming burden of shame. Society […]
Wildfire Local Resource Guide
As our community continues to feel the impacts of the recent wildfires, many individuals and families are facing new challenges and seeking support. HOPES has compiled a Local Wildfire Resource Guide that includes information on housing, financial assistance, health services, and other recovery resources. We are also sharing the Food Bank of Northern Nevada food […]
Nobody’s Future Should Be Determined by Their Hardest Chapter
Northern Nevada HOPES CEO Sharon Chamberlain reflects on 15 years of leadership, and why access to care matters.
Summer of Love: A Celebration of Belonging
As we wrap up our Summer of Love campaign, we’re reflecting on the stories that have shown us what belonging truly looks like in action. This summer, we shared stories of healing, connection, and community: a child finding safety and trust in the Play Therapy Room, a local designer bringing people together through creativity and […]
Accessible Health Care in Action
A 28 year old Charli navigating personal barriers arrived at HOPES during a period of significant stress. Their ADHD made everyday tasks — scheduling appointments, following up on referrals, even identifying what support to ask for — feel overwhelming. Each missed call or unanswered question added to a growing sense of frustration and isolation.
Connie’s Heart for One Patient, and for Hundreds More
For Connie, case management has never been about paperwork or programs.It’s always been about people. When she thinks back on her 20 years at HOPES, one patient still comes to mind—a man who came to Reno carrying more isolation than belongings, and who found something here he’d never truly had before: family. He had been […]
A Moment in the Play Therapy Room
Week after week, Emily’s play reflected a world without safety. Then, during one brief moment in the Play Therapy Room at HOPES’ 5th Street Clinic, something shifted. It lasted only seconds—but it marked the beginning of healing.
Ray’s Runway of Love: Turning Creativity Into Community Impact
Ray of Raymond Victor Designs has always believed fashion is about connection — the quiet, powerful act of weaving color, texture and story into something that makes people feel seen. Last summer, he watched that belief come to life in a way he never expected. For years, he admired Northern Nevada HOPES for the compassion […]
28 Years of Standing Together
For more than 50 years, the Silver Dollar Court has been a steady source of love, advocacy and community support in northern Nevada. For 28 of those years, it has stood shoulder to shoulder with Northern Nevada HOPES — not just as a partner, but as chosen family. Together, they share a mission to uplift, […]
