The region’s homeless shelters are at or near capacity as mild storms continue to move through the area. As of midday Tuesday, the Nevada Cares Campus has fewer than 10 beds available. Two overflow beds at the campus are open. The Our Place shelter has one available bed, and the safe camp portion of the campus is full.
The youth shelter, Eddy House, issued a press statement today announcing it has exceeded its capacity for nearly a week.
“Eddy House, the only youth shelter in Northern Nevada that houses any youth aged 18-24 regardless of background, is experiencing a critical surge in demand as their Emergency Shelter beds have exceeded capacity for six nights straight in December,” the statement reads. “The increase is unprecedented for this time of year, and Eddy House is taking immediate action to address it.”
Eddy House staff are resorting to putting clients on cots and couches. The organization is seeking donations to increase capacity.
“The current situation marks the first time every bed has been filled, and cots and couches have had to be utilized,” the media statement reads.
County officials said nobody would be turned away if people went to the Nevada Cares Campus.
“People can stay in the Resource Center until a bed opens up,” County spokesperson Bethany Drysdale said. The availability of open beds changes daily.
Those unable or unwilling to go into local shelters continue to sleep on the street in various locations around the community.
