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DHS Director's Office Programs

Office of Minority Health and Equity

The mission of the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity (NOMHE) is to improve the quality of health care services for members of minority groups; to increase access to health care services; and to seek ways to provide education, and to address, treat and prevent diseases and conditions that are prevalent among minority populations. Through the 2021 Legislative Session, State agencies were tasked with identifying Diversity and Inclusion Liaisons to support this effort. Click here to learn more about NOMHE.

Grants Management Unit

The Grants Management Unit within the DHS Director's Office administers grants to local, regional, and statewide programs serving Nevadans. Its mission is to help families and individuals in Nevada reach their highest level of self-sufficiency by supporting the community agencies that serve them through engagement, advocacy and resource development. Click here to learn more about the Director's Office GMU.

Fund for a Resilient Nevada

The Fund for a Resilient Nevada (FRN) is administered by DHS and is specific to the State's portion of opioid litigation recoveries. As the settlements are outlined, the State of Nevada will receive yearly distributions for the next 20 years. One of DHS's responsibilities is the development of the statewide needs assessment and a statewide plan to identify priorities related to addressing opioid-related risk, harms and impacts using a data-driven and evidence-based approach. Click here to learn more about FRN.

Tribal Liasisons

DHS is committed to partnering with the 28 Tribes within the state through a Tribal Consultation Process Agreement. This coordination establishes and strengthens ties and relationships with the Tribal Governments as well as provides education and outreach. There is a network of Liaisons who represent each of the DHS Divisions. Click here to learn more about Tribal Liaisons.

Office of Analytics

Under the technical guidance of the State Biostatistician, the mission of the Office of Analytics (OOA) is to promote proactive analytics which drive policy and decision-making across the Department of Human Services and the Nevada Health Authority. Click here to learn more about OOA.