Founded in 1970, HELP of Southern Nevada provides assistance to individuals and families through direct services, training and referral to community resources. The organization provides food, clothing, shelter, bus tokens, gasoline script, and rental and utility assistance. It offers several hygiene items to clients, such as soaps, deodorants, shampoos, conditioners, shaving kits and lotions. HELP of Southern Nevada additionally issues food vouches. The organization offers crisis intervention, and monitoring and follow-up services to address medical, mental health and substance abuse issues. It operates through administration, marketing and fund, accounting and emergency resource services departments. HELP of Southern Nevada is based in Las Vegas.