OUR MISSION. WestCare s mission. is to empower everyone whom. we come into contact with. to engage in a process of healing, growth and change,

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1 OUR MISSION WestCare s mission is to empower everyone whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth and change, benefiting themselves, their families, coworkers and communities. UPLIFTING THE HUMAN SPIRIT WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call toll free (866) (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2 Adolescent Prevention Services Purpose The Community Involvement Center provides prevention services to the community. Prevention services are offered by trained educators. With our prevention team and the use of Positive Action Curriculum, the goal of prevention is to teach the youth population how to be goal-minded and prevent substance abuse and gambling abuse. Positive Action is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program that improves academics, behavior, and character. For over 25 years, more than 13,000 families, schools, and community organizations have benefited and continue to grow through Positive Action. The Positive Action program is to help teach everyday life skills such as addiction, communication, self control, potential, respect, money management and peer pressure. Services and Scope Sites Provided Clark County Youth Courts and Probation Programs Clark County School District Women s and Children s Shelters Las Vegas Community Involvement Center Nye County School District Pahrump Community Involvement Center WestCare Women and Children s Campus WestCare Harris Springs Ranch Eligibility Youth ages 10 to 18 years of age and all services are free of charge. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services, and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Community Involvement Center, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or (Continued on back of page)

3 Adolescent Prevention Services pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

4 Adolescent Male Treatment Program Purpose The Building Our Youths Spirit (B.O.Y.S.) program is designed for adolescent boys years old, assessed as needing alcohol and other drug abuse treatment. The principal approach to treatment is based on a modified therapeutic community model. This model embraces the concept that behavioral change can occur though positive peer support and peer pressure. This model represents a highly structured environment with well-defined attitudinal and behavioral boundaries. The model employs communityimposed sanctions and responsibility, as well as earned advancement of status and privileges, as part of the recovery and growth process. This 16-bed program is at the Harris Springs Ranch Campus, a residential setting located approximately 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Program goals Develop a positive self-image Learn about the array of emotions that they experience as a young person and develop positive coping mechanisms for these feelings Learn and implement the relapse prevention skills Develop and improve their sober support network Participate and learn to appreciate leisure and recreational activities while residing in a sober living environment Be provided an education Graduate Services and Scope Treatment/counseling Academic and vocational participation Developmental issues Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Harris Spring Ranch, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

5 Adolescent Male Treatment Program sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call toll free (866) (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Nevada Department of Transportation NDOT operates its programs and services without regard to race, color and national origin in accordance with Title UV of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title IV may file a complaint with NDOT. For more information on NDOT s civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact the Civil Rights Officer, Nevada Department of Transportation, 123 E. Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, or call (702) or yschuman@dot.state.nv.us. For more information visit A complainant may file directly with the Federal Transit Administration or the Federal Highway Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title IV Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC If information is needed in another language, contact (702) or si se necesita informacion en otro idioma, contacte a (775) This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

6 Adolescent Outpatient Services Purpose The Las Vegas Community Involvement Center provides level I outpatient services for adolescents. This treatment service is a highly structured, community-based treatment program. The program focuses on interrupting negative behavior patterns, teaching effective methods of coping and decision-making skills, and helping to provide a support network for youth who may be starting to show signs of a serious addiction problem. The overall goal of the program is to help youth become healthy, positive, productive and drug-free. Youth learn the adverse consequences of substance abuse and also learn relapse prevention skills. The youth must attend six hours of counseling per week. Length of stay is determined by progress in the program. The rural location in Pahrump Nevada provides Drug Court Services for NYE County in a three-phase system to adolescents. This site also provides level I outpatient services to age- and gender-specific group settings through the MATRIX Model outpatient system. Services and Scope Youth screening, assessment and intake, introduction to the principles of self-help support groups, MARTIX Model groups, self-esteem building, alcohol and drug education programs, community referral services, individual and group counseling, mental health and substance abuse, attendance incentives for youth, social skills training, career awareness, assistance with school work and educational referrals. Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Community Involvement Center, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

7 Adolescent Outpatient Services sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

8 Adult Men s Treatment Program Purpose Harris Springs Ranch is one of our longest-running programs, providing residential substance abuse treatment. The program is a therapeutic community designed for men suffering from addictions. This model embraces the concept that behavioral change can occur though positive peer support and peer pressure. In conjunction with individual and group counseling, seminars, lectures, education and self-help support groups, clients learn that destructive behavior is self-defeating. They work on issues that will diminish this behavior as well as reinforce positive lifestyle choices. This model represents a highly structured environment with well-defined attitudinal and behavioral boundaries. The model employs community responsibility, as well as earned progressive advancement of status and privileges, as part of the recovery and growth process. Clients in this 40-bed program stay approximately six to nine months in a residential setting located approximately 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. This program gives the men the opportunity to accept responsibility, problem solve, and respect themselves and others. Program Goals Clients get the opportunity to participate in GED classes Clients get the opportunity to participate in recreational and leisure activities Clients will be exposed to the 12-Step sober support network Clients will receive life skills training Clients will receive individual and group counseling while residing at the facility Clients will graduate Services and Scope Treatment/counseling Academic and vocational participation Developmental issues Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Harris Spring Ranch, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

9 Adult Men s Treatment Program sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. Nevada Department of Transportation NDOT operates its programs and services without regard to race, color and national origin in accordance with Title UV of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title IV may file a complaint with NDOT. For more information on NDOT s civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact the Civil Rights Officer, Nevada Department of Transportation, 123 E. Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, or call (702) or yschuman@dot.state.nv.us. For more information visit nevadadbe.com/civil-rights. A complainant may file directly with the Federal Transit Administration or the Federal Highway Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title IV Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC If information is needed in another language, contact (702) or si se necesita informacion en otro idioma, contacte a (775) This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

10 Adult Outpatient Services Purpose The Las Vegas Community Involvement Center provides Level I and Level II Outpatient Services for men and women. These serves are provided in a gender- specific setting (separate men s and women s groups). Outpatient Services helps provide either education or treatment on substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring issues. The program focuses on interrupting negative behavior patterns, teaching effective methods of coping and decision-making skills, and gaining healthy support networks for adults, through the evidence-based MATRIX Model outpatient system. The evidence-based MATRIX Model outpatient system is a sixteen week curriculum that brings explicit structure to outpatient settings by combining therapist support, group and individual/conjoint participation, spiritual group involvement, relapse prevention, family involvement, and drug testing. Didactic information allows for the client to know what is happening and why it is happening, alleviating anxiety. Clients are motivated with encouragement, corrections when necessary, and tangible symbols of accomplishment. Services and Scope Gender-specific MATRIX model groups in level I and level II outpatient setting. Eligibility Men and women 18 years of age and older Medically, physically, psychologically able to participate in the program Meet HDCP placement criteria for treatment in level of outpatient services Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Community Involvement Center, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

11 Adult Outpatient Services sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

12 Mental Health and Co-Occurring Program Purpose This Level I Program creates a comprehensive, integrated program of culturally sensitive cognitive behavioral treatment with youth or adults experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse problems. Adolescents and adults are in age appropriate groups (adults never co-mingle with adolescents). Services and Scope Screening, assessment, and intake Alcohol and drug education programs Community referral services Individual and group counseling for mental health and substance abuse Social skills training Extensive support and collaboration for treatment plans through team meetings comprised of family (as needed), probation/parole, and other outside agency counselors. Locations Adults can access mental health and co-occurring programs in Las Vegas, Henderson or Pahrump. Adolescents can access mental health and co-occurring programs in Las Vegas. For Rural Nevada, please review our tele health program Eligibility For adults and adolescents, ages years old. Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Nevada Department of Corrections (Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Demonstration Project), Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services, and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Community Involvement Center, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

13 Mental Health and Co-Occurring Program sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

14 Healthy Families Program Purpose Healthy Families is a residential program designed to meet the specific needs of low-income pregnant and/or postpartum women, their children, and other affected family members. The program gives the women the opportunity to eliminate their dependency on alcohol and/or drugs, decrease incidents of low birth weight, assist in retaining custody of their children and re-unification with other children, become economically self-sufficient, accept responsibility, problem solve, build self-esteem and respect themselves and others. The program also provides a parenting component that assists the women in learning how to effectively parent and form healthy, loving bounds with their children. The program is a gender-responsive modified therapeutic community model. The program provides a support environment for women and their children. The family treatment approach, which allows women and their children to live together, plays a significant role in the recovery process and facilitates the development of healthy family roles and behavior patterns. Services and Scope Assist women to create, improve and maintain a positive attitude, self-efficacy, and self-esteem Encourage independence by teaching the value of setting and attaining goals Create a positive environment in which women can obtain the necessary tools to make a successful transition back into society Provide a comprehensive parenting curriculum and a healthy environment where both mother and child can thrive The Healthy Families Program services include treatment and counseling, academic and vocational participation, development issues, and family participation. Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration and over 20 other agencies. The Healthy Families program is funded by the Substance Abuse and Prevention Treatment Agency (SAPTA), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Women and Children s Campus, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

15 Healthy Families Program sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call toll free (866) (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

16 Serenity Program Purpose Serenity Program is designed to meet the specific needs of women 18 years and older in a residential setting. This program gives the women the opportunity to accept responsibility, problem solve, build self-esteem and respect themselves and others. Treatment is based on a gender-responsive modified therapeutic community model. This model embraces the concept that behavioral change can occur though positive peer support and peer pressure. In conjunction with individual and group counseling, seminars, lectures, education and self-help support groups, a client learns that destructive behavior is self-defeating and works on issues that will diminish this behavior as well as reinforce positive lifestyle choices. This model represents a highly structured environment with well-defined attitudinal and behavioral boundaries. The model employs community responsibility, as well as earned progressive advancement of status and privileges, as part of the recovery and growth process. Program Goals Create, improve, and maintain a positive attitude, self-efficacy, and self-esteem Learn their emotions and how to express them in a healthy and helpful manner Develop healthy and happy family relationships Provide education and vocational training Teach the value of developing and maintaining goals and plans Gain and encourage independence Services and Scope Eligibility Women 18 and over, with a history of drug and/or alcohol abuse, medically/physically/psychologically able to participate in treatment, low risk to the community s safety or a danger to themselves meet American Society of Addiction Medicine s Patient Placement Criteria. Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Women and Children s Campus, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

17 Serenity Program sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

18 Community Involvement Center Purpose The Community Involvement Center staff provides services to youth and adults in Pahrump, Las Vegas, Henderson, and other rural communities in southern Nevada. These services include prevention, outreach, outpatient counseling and assessment and intake for WestCare Nevada s residential treatment programs. Services and Scope Prevention Education The evidence-based Positive Action Curriculum is provided at no charge to youth throughout Clark and Nye Counties in Southern Nevada. Nye County public school children K 12 receive prevention curriculum in the classroom as a part of their school curriculum. The classes are taught by certified prevention specialists throughout the school year. Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Outpatient and intensive outpatient services to youth and adults in Pahrump, Las Vegas, and Henderson. A specific program of recovery and change is available for women, women with children, men and teenage youth that are suffering consequences related to drug and alcohol use and mental health concerns. Assessment and Intake A team of assessment and intake staff work with each person depending upon their age and gender to help determine what would be the best possible services for them. Co-Occurring Education and Treatment A youth and adult Level I Treatment Program providing an assessment which will lead to an appropriate level of care recommendation. Youths are provided with individual sessions to meet there needs. Adults are provided options for group and/or individual sessions. Tele-Health Substance and Mental Health Services Technology assisted care to the rural communities of Nevada, provides substance abuse, mental health and co-occurring treatment to residents in rural and frontier Nevada. WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services. Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Community Involvement Center, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

19 Community Involvement Center sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

20 Las Vegas Community Triage Center Purpose The Community Triage Center provides safe, medically supervised detoxification services, as well as providing triage services for persons with mental health issues. It offers safe and effective treatment options for early intervention for both populations. The program s philosophy is that successful treatment can be accomplished in a supportive environment helped along by nurses, EMTs, substance abuse counselors, psychiatrists and case managers. Services and Scope Once a person enters the facility, either by referral source or on their own, medical and crisis staff evaluates them. Individuals are then either placed in the detoxification unit or are referred to appropriate services, depending upon needs. Once in the detoxification unit, individuals are monitored throughout the withdrawal process by medical personnel on staff 24 hours a day. Individuals are offered medically supported and socially supported detoxification. If the process becomes too severe, or a medical emergency arises, the person is transported to an acute-care facility. While in the facility, persons are evaluated to determine further needs, including counseling, referrals, substance abuse classes and/or placement in a community-based group home/halfway house or one of WestCare s treatment programs. Walk-in crisis intervention services are offered free of charge to the community. Homeless persons, those dropped off by law enforcement or EMS, or those who access the center on their own, also receive free services. A sliding-fee scale based on ability to pay is available. Private-party and third-party payments are also accepted. Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Community Triage Center, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

21 Las Vegas Community Triage Center sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. Nevada Department of Transportation NDOT operates its programs and services without regard to race, color and national origin in accordance with Title UV of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title IV may file a complaint with NDOT. For more information on NDOT s civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact the Civil Rights Officer, Nevada Department of Transportation, 123 E. Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, or call (702) or yschuman@dot.state.nv.us. For more information visit A complainant may file directly with the Federal Transit Administration or the Federal Highway Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title IV Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC If information is needed in another language, contact (702) or si se necesita informacion en otro idioma, contacte a (775) This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

22 Harris Springs Ranch Campus Purpose The Harris Springs Ranch Campus is host to our male residential programs. Each program strives to meet the WestCare mission to empower everyone with whom we come into contact to engage in a process of healing, growth and change, benefiting themselves, their families, coworkers and Communities, through the ideas of a Therapeutic Community setting. This 56-bed facility is approximately 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. This program gives the men and boys it services the opportunity to accept responsibility, problem solve, and respect themselves and others. Services and Scope Harris Springs Ranch This is one of our longest-running programs, providing residential substance abuse treatment. The program is a therapeutic community designed for men suffering from addictions. This model embraces the concept that behavioral change can occur though positive peer support and peer pressure. This model represents a highly structured environment with well-defined attitudinal and behavioral boundaries. Employing community responsibility, as well as earned progressive advancement of status and privileges, is part of the recovery and growth process. Building Our Youth Spirits The Building Our Youths Spirit (B.O.Y.S.) program is designed for adolescent boys years old, assessed as needing alcohol and other drug abuse treatment. The principal approach to treatment is based on a modified therapeutic community model. This model embraces the concept that behavioral change can occur though positive peer support and peer pressure. Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Harris Spring Ranch, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

23 Harris Springs Ranch Campus sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call toll free (866) (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Nevada Department of Transportation NDOT operates its programs and services without regard to race, color and national origin in accordance with Title UV of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title IV may file a complaint with NDOT. For more information on NDOT s civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact the Civil Rights Officer, Nevada Department of Transportation, 123 E. Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, or call (702) or yschuman@dot.state.nv.us. For more information visit A complainant may file directly with the Federal Transit Administration or the Federal Highway Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title IV Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC If information is needed in another language, contact (702) or si se necesita informacion en otro idioma, contacte a (775) This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/ or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

24 The Women and Children s Campus Purpose The Women s and Children s Campus is host to a variety of programs servicing the Las Vegas community. Each program strives to meet the WestCare mission to empower everyone with whom we come into contact to engage in a process of healing, growth and change, benefiting themselves, their families, coworkers and communities. Services and Scope Healthy Families Project Is the only program of its kind in Southern Nevada that provides treatment for women with their children who are affected by substance abuse. The program was founded in Serenity Is a 21-bed residential adult women s treatment program. It is a gender-specific program designed for women whose lives have been disrupted by drugs and alcohol. V.O.Y.A.G.E. Project A transitional living program designed to serve women 16 to 21 years old, who need help learning to live independently. Youth Emergency Shelter Services A homeless/runaway shelter and social model detoxification Center for youth ages Here these youth can find a safe haven from the often brutal conditions they experience on the streets of Las Vegas. Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Medicaid, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Women and Children s Campus, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

25 The Women and Children s Campus sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call toll free (866) (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/ or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.

26 The Youth Emergency Shelter Services (Crisis Stabilization Unit) Purpose The Youth Emergency Shelter Services (YESS) programs have been in operation since The unit provides an immediate safe haven for runaway/homeless boys and girls ages in need of crisis intervention or emergency placement. The program provides alternatives for runaway youth and works to reunite runaways with their family unit. Special emphasis is placed on alternatives for adolescent and parent abuse and for family violence. Services are available on a 24-hour-a-day basis. Youth are referred by law enforcement agencies, State Division of Child and Family Services, Clark County Dept. of Family Services, Child and Protective Services, private agencies, families, Safe Place, National Runaway Switchboard and self-referrals. Services and Scope YESS also provides an adolescent detoxification program where youth ages can receive supervised detoxification services. Also offered are safe, effective treatment options for early intervention to adolescent substance abuse problems. The program s philosophy is that successful detoxification can be accomplished in a nonmedical, supportive environment without the use or administration of drugs. Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments are provided for those in need of immediate services pending permanent placement. Temporary housing, pre-crisis prevention services, family intervention counseling or referral for other suitable living arrangements and intake 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, individual and group counseling, drug and alcohol assessments, education and prevention, referral services (medical, legal, employment, psychological, educational), appropriate leisure time, skills and recreation, medical screening (non-emergency) by a Family Nurse Practitioner and a 24-hour Crisis Hotline (702) Walk-in crisis intervention services are offered free of charge to families. Runaway and homeless youth dropped off by law enforcement, or youth who access the Center on their own, also receive free services. A sliding-fee scale based on ability to pay is available for other services. Private-party, and third-party payments are also accepted. The services for runaway youth are partially funded through a federal grant. The youth shelter programs are not lock-down or detention facilities; rather it is a safe, secure facility with educated professionals trained to work with youth and families in crisis situations. The program serves as a Medicaid provider. Persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy, will be given priority in admission. Funding Source(s) WestCare Nevada is partially funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Nevada s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency, Clark County, City of Las Vegas, the Veteran s Administration, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and over 20 other agencies. For Additional Information The Admissions staff are available to provide information about Women and Children s Campus, the various programs available and admission procedures at (702) Uplifting the Human Spirit WestCare Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. WestCare Nevada does not discriminate due to race, national origin, creed, color, sex, religion, age, disability or (Continued on back of page)

27 The Youth Emergency Shelter Services (Crisis Stabilization Unit) sexual preference. In accordance with Federal Law, persons with intravenous drug use or pregnancy will be given preference in treatment admission. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public and private sector accommodations. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call toll free (866) (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through State General Funds and/or the SAPT Block Grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, or the State of Nevada.