Parents and Guardians

         

CARE SOLACE
A free tool to find mental health help for all WCSD families Care Solace - Washoe County School District

Care Solace is a shortcut to connect with local support for issues like anxiety, depression, or substance use, often through your school or city. With a network of more than 700,000 providers and services, Care Solace will help you find the right help at the right time, 24/7/365, at no cost to you. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.

You can access Care Solace services in three ways:

• Call 888-515-0595 at any time. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
• Search anonymously to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at Care Solace - Washoe County School District
• Contact your school health professional, and they will submit a referral on your behalf.

No matter what you're experiencing, there is hope and help. We are confident that our new partnership with Care Solace will help us build a healthier, more vibrant school community.

THE WEATHER IS CHANGING

Learn more about Cold Weather Guidelines and recommendations for student activities

Learn more about Inclement Weather Procedures for WCSD – this includes important information about weather delays, school closures, and changes in bus routes

 

WCSD & RTC YOUTH RIDE FREE

FREE BUS RIDES

The Youth Ride Free program allows all WCSD students under 18 to ride Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) buses for free – anywhere, all year long.  Students will use the TokenTransit app to board.

Download pass here Online Application for Token Transit

FAMILY RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada

For information on signing up for Holiday Food Baskets, Operation Stocking Stuffer, Wellness and Vaccines and more – visit their website and navigate to 'programs and events"

Food Bank of Northern Nevada

The Mobile Harvest program is a direct service program that allows The Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN) to distribute perishable foods such as fresh produce, bread, and dairy into high-need neighborhoods.  Each month, FBNN visits more than 45 sites throughout Reno/Sparks, as well as rural northern Nevada.

Mobile Harvest Pantry locations, dates and locations here Mobile Harvest Calendar

New Revival Church Community Pantry

• Every 1^st and 3^rd Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• 115 W. 6th Ave., Sun Valley
• For donations, volunteers, or more information call 775-772-0293 or visit https://www.newrevivalchurch.com

 

 

 

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