Developmental Services
Developmental Services (DS) provides support services for people of all ages with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families through three (3) Regional Centers.
- Desert Regional Center (DRC) - serves Clark County; except for the outlying rural areas of Clark County.
- Rural Regional Center (RRC) - serves all Rural counties and the majority of the outlying rural areas of Clark County.
- Sierra Regional Center (SRC) - serves Washoe County.
Each individual eligible for services is assigned a Service Coordinator (SC) that supports the individual with monitoring, assessing, referral and linkage to requested services through the person-centered planning process. Service goals for participants are designed to facilitate self-sufficiency, community inclusion and a meaningful life.
Available services include but are not limited to:
Who Is Eligible?
Contact a Regional Center to discuss your needs and to work with the Developmental Services staff to determine your eligibility for services.
How to Apply?
To apply, contact a Regional Center near you:
- Southern Nevada - Desert Regional Center (702) 486-7850
- Rural Nevada - Rural Regional Center (775) 687-5162
- Northern Nevada - Sierra Regional Center (775) 687-2600
Other Services for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities
Select a program below to learn more about the services provided by the Aging and Disability Services Division.