2026 Point-in-Time Count and Regional Homelessness Strategy
Washoe County
Summary
Presentations from RISE, Reno's Clean and Safe Team, and the Washoe County HOPE Team showcased proactive outreach, cleaning protocols, and housing placement efforts across the region.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves multi-million dollar operational budgets funded through general funds, grants, and ARPA allocations.
The broader community and unhoused individuals receiving supportive services and stable housing connections.
The broader community experiences ongoing impacts from unmanaged street homelessness and strained public health and safety systems.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Community Homelessness Advisory Board — June 29, 2026
Washoe County released its annual Point-in-Time homeless count showing 1,787 total unhoused individuals. Officials discussed the need to address system gaps like medical respite and senior care while balancing inflow and outflow.
Community Homelessness Advisory Board — May 11, 2026
UNR's Larson Institute presented their mobile healthcare initiative, StreetReach, providing direct medical care, wound treatment, and testing to unsheltered residents.
Community Homelessness Advisory Board — March 16, 2026
Presentations from RISE, Reno's Clean and Safe Team, and the Washoe County HOPE Team showcased proactive outreach, cleaning protocols, and housing placement efforts across the region.
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