Mental Health Crisis Response in Nevada

If you’d like to speak with someone about a mental health crisis, you may call the 24/7/365 Crisis Hotline at 775-784-8090 or text “ANSWER” to 839863. You may also find a list of local hotlines here. Alternatively, you may call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255. This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The State of Mental Health in Nevada

Nevada currently ranks 50th in the United States for mental healthcare. The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) is responsible for the reformation of their current mental healthcare system, and for providing the resources necessary to build resilience in their communities. By prioritizing prevention through education and intervention through early identification, the DPBH is working to ensure that all residents have access to the resources that promote their well-being and ability to prosper. This includes access to therapists, psychologists, and counselors. To move up in ranking, the DPBH must work on accessibility in all phases of mental illness, from prevention, to treatment and recovery.

For those in the criminal justice system with mental health illness, Nevada has adopted the Sequential Intercept Model. At the first point of interception, trained Crisis Intervention Officers are called upon, and the person of concern is not taken directly to the Emergency Room or Jail. At the second point of interception, or post-arrest, the person of concern is screened at the time of the booking, and a behavioral health professional member of the staff provides an assessment and referral. Currently, the largest point of concern is in the fourth point of interception, where the person is re-entering society. You can learn more about how the DPBH is strategizing to resolve the various disparities in dealing with mental health within the incarcerated population, here.

For assistance in navigating treatment for substance abuse, call the Crisis Support Services of Nevada (CSSNV) at 1-800-450-9530.

If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.

NAMI Nevada

The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery. With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in Nevada, including virtual meet-ups. Find yours here.

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