Addressing Housing Insecurity and Homelessness in Henderson

The City of Henderson responds to homelessness in a variety of ways. Multiple departments work together to respond to both existing challenges regarding homelessness, as well as by working to prevent it. Here are ways the City responds: 

 Regional Collaboration, Research and Advocacy

• The City of Henderson, along with other Southern Nevada municipalities, is part of a regional coalition to end homelessness in our community. The Southern Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care Board is the group responsible for overseeing Help Hope Home, Southern Nevada’s plan to end homelessness.

  For more information, visit the Help Hope Home website.

 Housing Resources

• Partners with community non-profit organizations to provide rental, mortgage and utility assistance.
• Offers gap financing for affordable housing developers. Call 702-267-1500 for more information.
• Partners with non-profit organization to assist low-income homeowners with critical home repairs.
• Serves on the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority board to expand the supply of low-income and affordable housing through collaboration and advocacy with non-profits, developers and governmental agencies at the local, state and federal level. 

Emergency Response & Enforcement Activities

• Responds to complaints/violations of the Property Maintenance Code, such as litter, trash, etc.
• Responds to calls for people living in abandoned, substandard buildings or homeless encampments.
• Enforces trespassing and park rule laws.
• Emergency response to medical, fire and other safety and health-related issues.

Supportive Services

• Provides information on social services.
• Navigates clients to appropriate resources and services.
• Provides meals, respite, and cooling/inclement weather stations.

How to Get Help

Assistance & Resources

If you or someone you know are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, help is available in Henderson. The City of Henderson has partnered with nonprofit agencies to provide housing and other resources for residents. 

Clark County Resource Guide

For assistance 24/7, dial 211. 

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available, call or text 988. 

Henderson Housing Resources

• Clark County Social Services
• HELP of Southern Nevada
• HopeLink of Southern Nevada
• Neighborhood Housing Services
• Nevada Homeless Alliance
• Safe House
• Salvation Army
• U.S. VETS Las Vegas

Informational Toolkit

• Housing Insecurity and Homelessness handout
• A Guide for Business Owners
• Homeless Resource Guide

The City of Henderson encourages responsible giving. Rather than providing money or food directly to people experiencing homelessness, we encourage donations and volunteering through organizations established to assist those in need of supportive services. Below is a list of a few organizations within our community:

• HELP of Southern Nevada
• Las Vegas Rescue Mission
• Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
• Three Square
• The Shade Tree
• St. Jude’s Ranch
• HopeLink of Southern Nevada
• Salvation Army
• Lutheran Social Services of Nevada
• Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
• The Nevada Homeless Alliance

Donating Food 

Considering donating food? Watch the following video to make sure your efforts help the most people.

• Best Ways To Help The Homeless - Donating Food