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ARPA-funded reentry, health and extension programs report steady outcomes; UNR extension highlights youth programming
Summary
Nye County presentations on Aug. 6 showed ARPA‑funded reentry and mental‑health programs helped dozens of residents with housing, benefits and treatment referrals; UNR Extension reported education and 4‑H expansion in Tonopah and Pahrump.
On Aug. 6 presenters updated the board on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)‑funded public health and community programs and on University of Nevada, Reno extension activities in Nye County.
DJ Mills of Nye Communities Coalition summarized results from ARPA‑funded reentry and benefit‑access programs: 66 people participated in the reentry program this past quarter; among them 14 obtained employment, 22 connected to substance‑use programs, 25 achieved increased housing stability and 10 obtained identification documents. The SOAR program (Social Security benefits specialist) secured benefits for 11 individuals during the quarter and continues to carry about a 30‑person caseload, Mills said.
Ryan Mucho reported the county's Remote Area Medical clinics are on track for an Oct. clinic in Pahrump and that remaining Tonopah funds may be used to acquire a CLIA‑certified point‑of‑care blood analyzer to support local clinics, pending lab director oversight.
UNR Extension educators Misha Allen (northern Nye) and Haley Mayo (southern Nye) presented a combined third/fourth quarter report. Allen highlighted leadership development, sustainable communities workshops and a 4‑H gardening club; Haley noted robotics, sewing and master gardener activities and that the Southern program hosts a 4‑H annex and has room for expansion. Both educators asked the board to help recruit volunteers and consider space availability to scale programs.
Commissioners praised the programs' community impact and encouraged continued volunteer recruitment. No board action was required; presenters noted they are pursuing additional grant funding and asked staff and commissioners to help publicize volunteer and space needs.
