# Sex Worker Support Help - Nevada ## National Resources for Sex Workers - **Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP USA)** - **Website:** [https://swopusa.org](https://swopusa.org/) - **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - **Description:** Provides harm reduction resources, advocacy, and support for sex workers, including crisis intervention. - **The Network for Sex Work Projects (NSWP)** - **Website:** [https://www.nswp.org](https://www.nswp.org/) - **Description:** Advocates for sex workers' rights and safety with an international network of organizations. - **St. James Infirmary** - **Website:** [https://stjamesinfirmary.org](https://stjamesinfirmary.org/) - **Description:** Offers health services, legal support, and crisis counseling specifically for sex workers. ## Statewide Sex Worker Support Resources - **Nevada Sex Worker Advocacy Project (NV SWAP)** - **Phone:** [Insert contact number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Provides advocacy, harm reduction education, and support services for sex workers across Nevada. - **Nevada Department of Health and Human Services – Sexual Health Program** - **Phone:** 1-775-684-5900 - **Website:** [https://dhhs.nv.gov](https://dhhs.nv.gov/) - **Description:** Offers free or low-cost health screenings, birth control access, and sexual health education. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Las Vegas (Clark County) - **The Cupcake Girls** - **Phone:** (702) 879-8195 - **Website:** [https://thecupcakegirls.org](https://thecupcakegirls.org/) - **Address:** 1030 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 115, Las Vegas, NV 89119 - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy, mental health resources, emergency housing, and medical care referrals. - **Trac-B Exchange** - **Phone:** (702) 840-6693 - **Website:** [https://www.tracbexchange.org](https://www.tracbexchange.org/) - **Address:** 6114 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146 - **Specialized Services:** Syringe exchange programs, overdose prevention, and harm reduction supplies. ### Reno (Washoe County) - **Northern Nevada HOPES** - **Phone:** (775) 786-4673 - **Website:** [https://www.nnhopes.org](https://www.nnhopes.org/) - **Address:** 580 W. 5th St., Reno, NV 89503 - **Specialized Services:** Comprehensive health care, counseling, and social services for vulnerable populations, including sex workers. - **Our Center Reno** - **Phone:** (775) 624-3720 - **Website:** [https://ourcenterreno.org](https://ourcenterreno.org/) - **Address:** 1745 S. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502 - **Description:** LGBTQ+ community center offering support groups, crisis counseling, and advocacy. ### Carson City - **Community Health Alliance – Carson City** - **Phone:** (775) 887-5140 - **Website:** [https://www.chanevada.org](https://www.chanevada.org/) - **Address:** 901 Medical Center Dr., Carson City, NV 89703 - **Specialized Services:** Medical care, mental health services, and harm reduction programs. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **SWOP USA Virtual Peer Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://swopusa.org/peer-support](https://swopusa.org/peer-support) - **Description:** Online spaces for sharing experiences, emotional support, and community building. - **National Human Trafficking Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-888-373-7888 - **Text:** 233733 - **Description:** Crisis hotline for exploitation and trafficking concerns, with referrals to local support. ## Legal and Advocacy Resources - **Know Your Rights – Nevada SWOP** - **Website:** [Insert link to Nevada-specific resource] - **Description:** Information on sex worker rights, how to access legal representation, and understanding local laws. - **Sex Worker Advocacy Campaigns** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Advocacy efforts focused on decriminalization and improving workplace safety. ## Educational and Harm Reduction Programs - **Sex Worker Safety Workshops – Las Vegas Chapter** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Training on self-defense, recognizing risks, and harm reduction strategies. - **Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Programs focused on substance use recovery, syringe exchange, and holistic wellness support. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._