Children's Mental Health - DCFS (Clark and Washoe)

DCFS Community Services programs include mobile crisis response and stabilization services, community-based mental health therapy, medication management, early childhood day treatment, child care consultation, and wraparound care coordination services to children and adolescents and their families in Clark and Washoe Counties. Treatment services in these two major urban areas are provided through Southern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services and Northern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services.

• Mobile Crisis Response and Stabilization Services
• Community-based Mental Health Therapy
• Medication Management
• Early Childhood Day Treatment
• Latency Age Day Treatment (Southern Nevada )
• Child Care Consultation (Southern Nevada )
• Wraparound Care Coordination

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 for immediate assistance.

Early Childhood Mental Health Services

DCFS’ Early Childhood Mental Health Services provide therapeutic support for children birth through 8 years old and their families. Services include family therapy, targeted case management, and day treatment programs designed to strengthen children’s social and emotional well-being. The program partners with caregivers to promote healthy development, build strong family relationships, and support children in managing life’s challenges.

Families can self-refer and do not need a professional referral to access services. Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted, and no-cost options may be available. Services are family-centered, with caregivers actively involved in the therapeutic process. Flexible scheduling and some telehealth options may be available to support accessibility. Our team is trained in trauma-informed and early childhood practices, and we work closely with community partners to provide comprehensive care.