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Northern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services has one
primary location in Reno and serves children and families
throughout the greater Reno/Sparks area. Southern
Nevada Child and Adolescent Services operates five
Neighborhood Family Service Centers throughout the Las Vegas
valley. Treatment services in the rural region are provided
through Rural Mental Health, Division of Mental Health and
Disability Services.
DCFS provides mental health treatment services for children with significant
emotional and/or behavioral problems. Children are referred by parents, schools,
child welfare, juvenile justice, private mental health providers, adult mental
health providers, etc. to mental health services. Services are provided in a
strengths-based approach that respects family decision-making about their
children and honors the family’s cultural values and practices. Services are
individualized for each child and family.
DCFS’ mental health services include Community-Based Outpatient Services,
Residential and Day Treatment Services and Contracted Services (NNCAS, SNCAS and
Rural DCFS). |
