Changes at Change Point
Change Point is no longer a service of Northern Nevada HOPES. × Change is here — and care continues. Northern Nevada HOPES is transitioning Change Point Risk Reduction Support services to our trusted community partner, Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance (NNHRA) — an organization founded by two former HOPES employees who share our deep commitment to harm […]
Know Your Status: National HIV Testing Day at HOPES
By Dr. Faith Whittier Friday, June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a time to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and knowing your status. At Northern Nevada HOPES, this day is especially meaningful. Since 1997, we’ve been a trusted provider of HIV/AIDS care in our community — and we remain deeply committed to prevention, treatment, […]
HOPES’ Patient Story: Kadyn
For Kadyn, every day felt like a fight for survival. Battling severe mental health and psychosis, Kadyn was stuck in an unsafe living environment with nowhere to turn. Each day was filled with fear, uncertainty, and the overwhelming sense that things would never get better. Attending HOPES’ Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) helped, but it wasn’t […]
Northern Nevada HOPES and UnitedHealthcare Launch Transformative Maternal Health Program for Women Engaged in Substance Use
Northern Nevada HOPES (HOPES) is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Maternal Health Program for pregnant women engaged in substance use, set to open in July 2025. This initiative is made possible by a generous $708,092 donation from UnitedHealthcare Health Plan of Nevada Medicaid, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing […]
Earth Day 2025 from Pryce Scott, HR Benefits Specialist!
Tuesday, April 22nd is EARTH DAY! In celebration, I wanted to dedicate this Spotlight to education, resources, and organizations working hard to make the world, and our local community, more sustainable. Earth Day Events Saturday, April 19th @ Idlewild Park (10:00am – 5:00pm) FREE Reno Earth Day at Idlewild Park is an award-winning, eco-friendly celebration […]
Our Strength As An Organization Comes From Our Humanity.
To Our HOPES Patients and Community, As we navigate a shift in the national landscape that feels uncertain and, for many, deeply personal, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the emotions and challenges this time may bring. It’s natural to feel a range of emotions—anxiety, frustration, or even fear—and I want to assure […]
Davis Creek Fire 2024
Update for those seeking shelter: Reno, Nev. Sept. 11, 2024. The Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA) and the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada Chapter are transitioning the location of the shelter for those impacted by the Davis Creek Fire from the Washoe County Senior Center to the Neil Road Recreation Center, located at 3925 […]
Northern Nevada HOPES Celebrates Innovation During National Health Center Week 2024
Change Point is No Longer a Service of Northern Nevada HOPES × Northern Nevada HOPES is joining communities across the country to celebrate National Health Center Week 2024 August 4–10. Across the nation, nearly 1,500 Community Health Centers (CHCs) provide integrated preventive and primary care services to 31.5 million people. Here in northern Nevada and […]
National Health Center Week 2024
On the first day of National Health Center Week, we recognize the role of Public Health in Housing. One of the most critical foundations of health for our patients at Northern Nevada HOPES is stable, safe and affordable housing. Sharon Chamberlain, CEO, Julie Gwin, COO, and Julia Cross, Director of Hope Springs, explain why housing […]
Mark’s Recovery Story: Getting to the Other Side of Addiction
Mark first walked through our doors in 2017, seeking help for opioid addiction. Today, he is five and a half years sober, a property owner, and is studying to become a real estate agent. It’s the invaluable support of our donors that make stories like Mark’s possible. “I’m from a small town. A lot of […]
