Rising youth homelessness in Southern Nevada

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Approximately 550 young people are homeless each night in southern Nevada, and the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) is working to provide them with essential services and support.

NPHY operates a drop-in facility at the south end of UNLV, which serves as the hub for its operations. More than 15,000 young people visit this location every year to access showers, hygiene options, case management, therapy, and various recreational and educational resources.

“Stop in take a shower, access hygiene options, meet with a case manager, meet with a therapist, computer lab, basketball court, art music therapy room,” said Arash Ghafoori, CEO of NPHY…

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