Visit the SNAP web page for more information.

Visit the DPBH website by clicking the image.

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Know where to call for resources, emergencies and mental health support

Enroll for the free digital prescription savings card

Click here for the COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard and other available data

Visit the SNAP web page for more information.

Click here to learn about assistance available through DHHS

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Click here to update your address

Mission Statement

The mission of the Division of Social Services is to engage clients, staff, and the community to provide public assistance benefits to all who qualify and reasonable support for children with absentee parents to help Nevadans achieve safe, stable, and healthy lives.

Federal Shutdown Information

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to more than 477,000 Nevadans, is fully funded by the federal government. Applications for assistance received and approved through Oct. 30, 2025, will receive benefits under normal processing.

If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 31, 2025, November benefits may be delayed. Applications will still be accepted and processed, but benefits may not be available until federal funding resumes. The Division of Social Services (DSS) is closely monitoring the federal shutdown and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

Important Updates

The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) has changed its name to the Division of Social Services (DSS). The name is new, but the mission to support Nevadans remains the same.

The website address has changed to www.dss.nv.gov, all previously bookmarked pages will need to be updated.

A dedicated email listserv has been created to provide DSS customers access to information about program updates, changes, and public announcements. Here's how to subscribe:

⦁ Click here to subscribe
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⦁ In the email body type "subscribe Divisionofsocialservices"
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CLIFF Snapshot – Financial Situation Calculation Tool

Cliff Tool Disclaimer – The CLIFF calculator provides an estimate of how a change in circumstances may affect your benefits. This tool is not all inclusive and should only be used as a guide. Failure to timely report required changes for the specified program may result in an overpayment.

CLIFF Snapshot – Financial Situation Calculation Tool