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Bar chart titled “2019–2026 Point in Time” showing sheltered and unsheltered populations from 2019 to 2026. Blue bars represent sheltered counts and purple bars represent unsheltered counts. Data by date: • 1/24/2019: 1,030 sheltered, 226 unsheltered • 1/30/2020: 772 sheltered, 459 unsheltered • 2/4/2021: 928 sheltered, 780 unsheltered • 2/24/2022: 1,188 sheltered, 417 unsheltered • 1/26/2023: 1,361 sheltered, 329 unsheltered • 1/25/2024: 1,397 sheltered, 363 unsheltered • 1/22/2025: 1,389 sheltered (unsheltered count not conducted) • 1/29/2026: 1,446 sheltered, 341 unsheltered. Overall, sheltered counts generally increase over time, while unsheltered counts peak in 2021 and decline thereafter.

PIT Count context and what we learn

Five years ago, our community counted 780 people living unsheltered in Washoe County. This year, that number is 341, a 56 percent reduction. We have done this while our region has continued to grow. At the same time, the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count provides a...

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SJDC Partners with Averhealth to enhance drug and alcohol testing services

The Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Averhealth, a nationally recognized leader in substance use monitoring. Effective November 3, 2025, drug and alcohol testing services within SJDC’s Pretrial Services and Specialty Court Programs will be conducted through Averhealth.