Nevada PEP – Family Mental Health & Disability Support (Statewide)
About This Group
Nevada PEP (Parents Encouraging Parents) is a statewide nonprofit providing support, training, and information for families of children and young adults with disabilities, mental health challenges, and chronic health conditions. Nevada PEP operates as the state’s designated Parent Training and Information Center, helping families navigate educational, behavioral health, and disability services systems. Their parent-to-parent support model connects families with trained peer mentors who have similar lived experiences.
What to Expect
Nevada PEP offers parent-to-parent support, educational workshops, individualized assistance navigating the special education and mental health systems, support groups for parents of children with disabilities and mental health conditions, and advocacy training. Families can access one-on-one peer mentoring from trained parent partners who understand the challenges of raising a child with special needs. Workshops cover topics including IEP advocacy, behavioral health services, transition planning, and self-care for caregivers. Services are available in English and Spanish.
About Nevada PEP
Nevada PEP has been serving Nevada families since 1991, providing parent-to-parent support and information services statewide. The organization is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and serves families in both urban and rural communities across Nevada. Their bilingual staff ensures that Spanish-speaking families have equal access to support and resources.
Meeting Details
Format: In-person, virtual, and phone-based support and workshops
Schedule: Ongoing services and scheduled workshops; contact for current schedule
Location: Offices in Las Vegas and Reno; services available statewide
Who This Group Is For
Nevada PEP serves families of children and young adults (birth through age 26) with all types of disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic health conditions, and special healthcare needs. Services are available in English and Spanish.
Contact Information
Phone: (702) 388-8899 (Las Vegas); (775) 448-9950 (Reno)
Website: nvpep.org
Additional Information
Cost: Free
Registration: Contact Nevada PEP to access services and support
Confidentiality: All family information is kept confidential.
This listing is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Please contact Nevada PEP to verify current programs and availability.