About Resilience & Recovery Fund

The Nye County Resilience & Recovery Fund was established to address the lasting impact of the opioid crisis within our communities. Created as a result of national litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors, this fund is part of a statewide effort under the Fund for a Resilient Nevada initiative to promote healing, prevention, and recovery.

The fund focuses on supporting programs that provide treatment, recovery services, prevention education, and harm reduction strategies. Through partnerships with local organizations and community leaders, Nye County aims to build long-term solutions that reduce opioid misuse and create a healthier, more resilient future for all residents.

Our mission is to invest in sustainable initiatives that not only address immediate needs but also lay the foundation for lasting change.

For more information on current funding opportunities and how to apply, please visit the relevant sections of this site or contact the Nye County Health and Human Services Department.

Nye County Community Needs Assessment: https://www.nvnaco.org/wp-content/uploads/Nye-County-NACO-SB390-Community-Needs-Assessment.pdf 

Nye County Opioid Health Profile


Nye County, Nevada, spans 18,199 square miles with a population density of 2.8 persons per square mile (2020 Census). The population is approximately 54,738 (2022 estimate), with 31.2% aged 65 and older, the second-highest percentage in the state. The county faces significant socioeconomic and healthcare challenges, including a high poverty rate (14.9%), limited healthcare access, and an underserved population with a disproportionately high rate of disabilities.

Nye County ranks poorly in health outcomes (14th out of 17 Nevada counties) and health factors (16th), with critical concerns such as limited medical providers, low access to exercise opportunities, and high food insecurity. It also has one of the highest opioid-related emergency room and inpatient rates among rural counties in Nevada, underscoring the extent of the opioid crisis.

Key Opioid Impacts in Nye County:

Prescription Rates: Nye County has some of the highest opioid prescription rates in Nevada, with 66.5 opioid overdoses per 1,000 prescriptions and a prescription rate significantly above the state average.

Hospital Encounters: In 2021, Nye County reported 250.4 opioid-related emergency room encounters per 100,000 population, compared to Nevada's state rate of 159.4.

Treatment Gaps: The county has no inpatient rehabilitation facilities, limited outpatient providers, and minimal sober living options, contributing to significant barriers to treatment, including transportation challenges.

Community Needs: Prevention services, community education, and access to naloxone are limited, particularly for older adults and at-risk populations.

Special Populations:

Pregnant Women: Nye County's rate of opioid use during pregnancy is five times the state average, with no full-time OB/GYN providers available, exacerbating risks of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).

HIV/AIDS: The county has experienced an 18.2% increase in HIV cases (2014–2018), highlighting the need for infectious disease interventions linked to substance use.

Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive strategies to improve access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services while enhancing community education and healthcare infrastructure.