Client Services
In order to evaluate emergency and/or temporary needs of each client, an in-person interview at our office is the first step for anyone needing a "hand-up" during a time of need.  No appointment is needed and clients are seen on a first come, first served basis.
Carson City
138 E. Long Street, Carson City
Monday - Friday  9am - 12pm / 1pm - 5pm
(775) 882-FISH (3474)
Ranchos Family Service Center
921 Mitch Lane, Gardnerville
Monday - Friday  8am - 4pm
(775) 265-FISH (3474)

Carson City Family Dining Room
138 E. Long Street, Carson City
Open 363 days a year (closed on Nevada Day Parade day and Thanksgiving)
Monday - Saturday hours are 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Sunday hours are 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

FISH provides the following services in rural Northern Nevada.

• 3 Food Banks located in Carson City, Dayton & Gardnerville
• Dining Facility located in Carson City
• 2 year round temporary homeless shelters (FOCUS and Wylie House) in Carson City 
• Clothing to the homeless and those under-employed, fixed income and in need
• Emergency warming shelter (winter only) in Carson City when temps are below 15F
• The Ross Medical Clinic located in Carson City
• Hygiene Items
• Referrals to other community resources
• Educational materials related to a variety of life skills
• Dental and Eye Glass services
• Volunteer On the Job Training opportunities available
• Shower and Laundry Facilities in Carson City
• 3 Thrift Stores located in Carson City, Mound House & Gardnerville
• NV Energy SAFE assistance for qualified clients to help with electric bills

FISH On-The-Job (OJT) training program develops new and existing job skills for veterans and low-income/homeless clients.

We currently provide five OJT career tracks:

1. warehousing
2. facilities maintenance
3. retail operations
4. food services
5. logistics/distribution management

Future career tracks will include:

• appliance repairs
• small engine repairs
• furniture refurbish/repair
• website/computer training

FISH partners with several social programs in our area. Following are links to other organizations we either partner with and/or may refer clients.