County:
Name of Organization:
Type of Agency:
State Mental Health Program
Location:
Client Population Served:
Agency wide- children from
birth to 17 years
Early Childhood Mental
Health program sees children from birth to 7 years
Services Provided:
Provides therapy and case
management for children and their families. Play therapy,
individual/group/family therapy, social skills groups, parenting groups, group
education and counseling.
Contact Person:
Joyce Larsen, MFT
Telephone:
(775) 688-1600
Theoretical Orientation:
Behavioral,
cognitive-behavioral, family systems
Specialized Populations/Services:
One-way mirror set up into
children’s group room with speaker system. In-home counseling for families.
Child observation and consultation with community child care providers,
preschool providers, and school district personnel. Sliding scale fees
available. Day treatment offered in cooperation with Child Abuse and Neglect
Prevention Task Force, offering therapeutic day treatment services for children
3 through 5 yrs of age who are identified as the victim of a crime.
Special Remarks:
Site approved as of 2005. Must
complete an interview and application process, which includes fingerprinting
for FBI and background check. Generally have 3-5 interns each year. Supervision
meets BBS standards.
Link to Agency:
None at this time
2005