Students
If you are a child/youth and not living with a parent or legal guardian (unaccompanied), you may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act through the Washoe County School District program, Children in Transition (CIT). If you are unaccompanied and living in one of the situations below, please follow the steps below:
- In a car, park, abandoned building, or somewhere else not typically designed for living
- Temporarily staying with friends, family members, or others, due to loss of housing and/or financial hardship
Next Steps if you believe you qualify for services as a CIT unaccompanied youth:
- Contact the CIT office at 775-353-6938
- If already enrolled in school, please contact your school counselor to access resources.
Resources:
Crisis Support Services of Nevada: Call or text 988 if someone you know is struggling and needs help.
Mobile Crisis Response Team: Call 775-688-1670
Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
SafeVoice: Call 1-833-216-7233
Safe Place: Call 1-800-536-4588 for help finding a safe place to go.
Safe Talk for Teens: Call 775-823-2700 to schedule an appointment.
Eddy House: 24-hour center, a community living program for homeless young people 18+, and a drop-in center.
888 Willow Street, Reno, NV 89502
775-384-1129
NV Youth Empowerment Project: Sober, safe, supportive housing, as well as skills training for young girls 18-24. Link to apply.
1369 Faland Way, Reno, NV 89503
775-747-2073
Project 150: Free clothing for teens with student ID. Appointment sign-up link
1340 Foster Drive, Reno NV. 89509
775-203-4755