ABOUT
NORTHEASTERN NEVADA SAFE
Northeastern Nevada SAFE is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting elders under guardianship and supporting vulnerable seniors throughout Northeastern Nevada. Our mission is to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of elders who are in need of guardianship by helping prevent abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation through independent advocacy and oversight. SAFE also serves seniors who are not under guardianship by identifying unmet needs and helping connect them to food, safety supports, and basic resources during times of vulnerability.
Northestern Nevada
SAFE
SAFE stands for Special Advocates for the Elderly. Northeastern Nevada SAFE supports older adults involved in court-appointed guardianships by providing trained volunteer advocates who serve as an independent and consistent voice focused on the elder’s safety, dignity, and well-being.
SAFE works closely with the Court by offering objective observations and timely reporting that assist judges in understanding the lived circumstances of protected persons. The organization also helps families and guardians better understand the guardianship process, roles, and responsibilities by providing education, guidance, and ongoing support. Through volunteer training and community education, SAFE promotes informed decision-making and responsible guardianship practices.
Beyond guardianship, Northeastern Nevada SAFE serves seniors throughout Nevada communities by identifying unmet needs and helping address food insecurity, safety concerns, and access to basic necessities. SAFE also supports grandparents and older caregivers who are raising grandchildren by connecting families to resources, education, and community supports that promote stability and well-being.
Through advocacy, education, and community partnership, Northeastern Nevada SAFE strengthens protections for elders, supports families and guardians, and helps reduce abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation across the region.
OUR MISSION
HELPING ELDERS LIVE QUALITY LIVES
When an individual experiences limitations in mental capacity, physical ability, or both, the Court may appoint a guardian to act in the elder’s best interests. A court appointed guardian may be authorized to make decisions that support the elder’s safety, health, and daily living, including where the elder lives, medical care and treatment, applications for benefits or assistance, and other decisions related to the elder’s everyday needs.
These decisions often directly impact an elder’s quality of life, including access to food, safe housing, medical care, transportation, and personal support. Northeastern Nevada SAFE works alongside the Court, guardians, and families to help ensure these needs are identified and addressed in a way that preserves dignity and well-being.
SAFE also recognizes that many seniors face similar challenges without being under guardianship. Throughout Northeastern Nevada communities, SAFE supports older adults by helping address unmet basic needs such as food insecurity, safety concerns, and access to essential resources. By extending support beyond guardianship, SAFE helps seniors maintain stability, independence, and quality of life whenever possible.
SAFE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE
SAFE volunteers are trained and assisted in providing friendship and support to the appointed senior.
They also provide information as to whether or not the guardianship is appropriate for the elder and that they are receiving adequate care.
SAFE ensures that every elder they are advocating for is living a life with dignity, support, and meaning.
WHO IS A SAFE VOLUNTEER?
SAFE volunteers include anyone who has a passion and drive to care for and assist elders in their community. They can include young adults to other elders and beyond. This drive to help and serve can come from different experiences such as;
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A willingness to serve; or a strong sense of community.
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Having family members and friends in their personal life experiencing loneliness, a need for care, or guardianship.
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A desire to provide an older person a much needed voice.
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A drive to provide friendship, compassion, and understanding to an individual in need.
OUR
SUPPORTERS.
Northeastern Nevada SAFE collaborates with a network of dedicated partners who share our commitment to elder welfare. Our partners include legal firms, community organizations, and advocacy groups that work alongside us to safeguard the rights of elders in guardianship cases. Together, we aim to create a supportive and protective environment for elders, ensuring that they can live their lives with dignity and security.
