Vocational
Fallon, Nevada 89406
89406
American Legion
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The American Legion refers Veterans to the Veterans Affair office. The Veterans Affair office are able to provide the services below.
Veteran Services Rendered:
- Free assistance on benefits
- Benefits Calculator
- Veteran employment center
- Employment and business guidance to ease transition
- Education assistance and assistance with GI Bill
- Health services and advocacy for veterans who earned and deserve timely, high-quality care
- Personal finance tips and advice from experts who understand Veterans
- Free, accredited assistance with VA claims and appeals
Programs
Ste. 105
Fallon, NV
89406
Churchill County Social Services’ goal is to facilitate the self-sufficiency of program recipients.
Our emergency, temporary assistance programs provide for the health and welfare of eligible county residents. Individuals and families have opportunities to develop, grow, and prosper as valued, respected residents of the community. Our community is welcoming and responsive and offers opportunities and respect for all residents through:
- Active faith community
- Affordable housing
- Diverse economy
- Drug-free and safe living
- Family oriented services
- Informal support networks
- Livable wage jobs
- Quality education
- Recreational opportunities
- Skilled workforce
Learn more about the programs and services provided by the county to assist Churchill County residents in need:
- General Assistance Rent and Utilities
- Indigent Services
- Homeless Housing Assistance
- Public Guardianship
- Discount Prescription Program
- Low-Income Apartment & Food Program Referrals
- Holiday Services
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fallon, Nevada
89406
Empowering Native Americans with disabilities in making informed choices to achieve gainful and meaningful employment, independence and integration into the family, tribes, community and workplace by providing culturally appropriate vocational rehabilitation services, leadership and direction thereby maximizing individuals potential.
Crossing Rainbows- Pathways to Success
- Who is eligible?
- Individuals who are willing to work
- Individuals who reside on or near the boundaries of the following areas:
- Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Reservation or Colony
- Churchill County/City of Fallon
- Lovelock Paiute Tribe Colony
- City of Lovelock
- Yomba Shoshone Tribe
- Must be an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe
- Individuals MUST have a physical or mental impairment that results in a substantial impediment to you receiving employment
- Require the need for Vocational Rehabilitation services to return to work
- Types of Services Provided
- Assist eligible participants to prepare for, obtain, and/or to retain jobs
- These services may include, but are not limited to:
- Assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic services
- Vocational and technical services and devices
- Job placements and retention services
- Transition services
- How the Program Works
- Fill out an application for services, they can be picked up at the Voc Rehab Office
- Your worker will then call you to set up and orientation date and time
- You and your worker will work together on developing a specialized plan to help you become self-sufficient
