Behavioral Health

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Northwest Specialty Hospital, An Extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and at Northern Nevada Health System, we understand that.

Northwest Specialty Hospital, An Extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, offers adult and senior behavioral health services to patients residing in the greater Truckee Meadows area and beyond.

Inpatient Behavioral Health

Inpatient behavioral health services or residential mental health care is a long-term stay at a residential mental health facility that allows for the maximum structure and treatment for mental health disorders.

From support systems, education and medication management to family, individual and group therapies, patients live at the residential facility while attending treatment. Whether acute care for mental health issues or treatment for substance use disorders, Northern Nevada Health System wants to help you get better.

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The Inpatient Team and Treatment

Our program involves a multidisciplinary approach to help ensure patients receive around-the-clock mental health care in an inpatient setting. Upon 24 hours of admission, patients will receive:

Patients receive:

  • History and physical evaluation by a physician
  • Psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist
  • 24-hour nursing care in a compassionate environment
  • Medication management
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Therapies evaluation for physical, speech and occupational rehabilitation

These assessments allow us to create an individualized treatment plan for each patient. Patients attend group, individual and family therapy depending on the individualized plan. Our environment, treatment and activities are focused on bringing patients to the best possible level of functioning.

Why Choose Us

Who you choose for behavioral health services matters, and so do the types of treatment and services that they offer. Northern Nevada Health System offers older adult inpatient services for Las Vegas and Northern Nevada communities. Get started on your journey to a happier, healthier life today.

If you need a referral to a physician at Northern Nevada Health System, call our free physician referral service at 775-356-6662.