NVTAP
The Nevada Transition Assistance Program (NVTAP) provides information, tools, and training that highlights Nevada’s benefits and services. The purpose of the program is to ensure separating servicemembers, veterans of all eras, and their families are prepared for the next step in civilian life.
NVTAP Goals
- Inform and connect separating servicemembers, veterans of all eras, and their families to Nevada’s benefits and services.
- Coordinate the delivery of NVTAP with other state partners to ensure separating service members, veterans, and their family’s needs are met.
- Continually assess need for changes in information presented.
- Provide online information, organized by topic, for transitioning service members and veterans moving to or living in Nevada.
Claims Processing
The Nevada Department of Veteran Services serves Nevada veterans and their families by connecting them to earned benefits, quality care, support, and recognition.
Education
Education is an important decision that veterans make in or out of uniform. Veterans have a variety of education benefits that are available to them in the form of federal, state, and even private educational benefits.
Employment
Many veterans encounter a wide range of legal challenges and questions that arise from their unique experiences and circumstances, both during and after their military service.
Fortunately, a variety of resources are available to help veterans navigate these challenges.
Health Insurance
The federal VA operates a robust and comprehensive health care system for veterans, and private organizations are stepping up every day to take care of Nevada’s veteran population. Check out these health resources.
Housing
No veteran should have to face the hardship of homelessness or housing insecurity, given the sacrifices they’ve made in service to their country.
Many veterans face challenges such as financial instability, mental health struggles, or a lack of support networks, which can put them at risk of losing their homes. To combat this, there are numerous housing resources available to ensure veterans have a safe and stable place to live.
Legal Assistance
Many veterans encounter a wide range of legal challenges and questions that arise from their unique experiences and circumstances, both during and after their military service.
Fortunately, a variety of resources are available to help veterans navigate these challenges.
Licensure Program
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) Licensure and Reciprocity Program helps veterans, service members, and their spouses transfer professional licenses or certifications to Nevada with ease.
Social Services
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest departments in state government. The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) provides services and resources to Nevadans with low income.
Health/Wellness Program
The State of Nevada provides a health insurance exchange and the federal VA operates robust and comprehensive health care systems for veterans, while private organizations are stepping up every day to take care of Nevada’s veteran population. Check out these health resources.
State Parks and Recreation
Nevada’s state parks represent the best of Nevada, a diverse and unique land with a rich cultural and natural history. From pristine mountain lakes and extraordinary canyons, to historic forts, ranches, and mining towns, each of Nevada’s state parks has a different story to tell and a different adventure waiting to be discovered.
Hunting/Fishing Licenses
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) offers discounted licenses for hunting and fishing to active-duty members and veterans.
Real Property/Vehicle Tax Exemption
Nevada Wartime Veteran’s Tax Exemption applies to residents who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States in any of the following branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, the National Guard, or Reserves, while on active duty and the Merchant Marine during time of war or national emergency.
