About Adolescent Treatment Center
Adolescent Treatment Center is a residential treatment facility located in Sparks, Nevada, operated as part of the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Children’s Mental Health system. The facility serves as a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) for youth ages 6 to 18 who have been diagnosed with a severe emotional disturbance (SED), providing residential-level psychiatric and behavioral health care within Nevada’s broader System of Care continuum.
Programming at this facility includes individual psychotherapy, group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapy, and psychosocial rehabilitation services. Youth also have access to case management, family psychoeducation, education services, diet and exercise counseling, and psychotropic medication management. Services for the hearing-impaired and suicide prevention services are also available on-site.
As a state-operated program, Adolescent Treatment Center accepts Medicaid and state mental health agency funding, with payment assistance available; families should confirm current eligibility and coverage details directly with the facility before intake.
Quick Facts
- County: Washoe
- Facility Type: Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for children/adolescents; Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)
- Population Served: Youth ages 6–18 with severe emotional disturbance (SED)
- Levels of Care: Residential/inpatient
- Payment Accepted: Medicaid, state mental health agency funds, payment assistance (verify with facility)
- Operated By: Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group does Adolescent Treatment Center serve?
The facility serves children and adolescents ages 6 to 18 who have a severe emotional disturbance (SED) diagnosis.
Is this a state-run facility?
Yes. It operates under the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) as part of the state’s Children’s Mental Health System of Care.
What types of therapy are offered?
Individual psychotherapy, group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma therapy, activity therapy, and behavior modification are all part of the treatment approach.
Does the facility accept Medicaid?
Yes, Medicaid is accepted, along with state mental health agency funds and payment assistance for qualifying families.
Is this a residential program?
Yes, it functions as a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), meaning youth live on-site while receiving care.
What county is the facility located in?
Washoe County, Nevada.
Are services available for children with hearing impairments?
Yes, services for the hearing-impaired are offered at this facility.
Does the program involve families?
Yes, family psychoeducation is part of the treatment model, along with case management to support coordination of care.
Intake Phone Number
775-688-1600
Mental Health Treatment
Yes
Substance Abuse Treatment
No
Methadone Detoxification
No
Buprenorphine used in treatment
No
Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone)
No
Transitional housing or halfway house
No
All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program
No
Individual psychotherapy
Yes
Cognitive/behavior therapy
Yes
Dialectical behavior therapy
Yes
Behavior modification
Yes
Integrated dual disorders treatment
No
Electroconvulsive therapy
No
Psychotropic medication
Yes
Smoking allowed in designated area
No
Smoking allowed without restriction
No
Psychiatric hospital or unit
No
Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
Yes
Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
No
Other residential services (excluding RTCs)
No
Partial hospitalization/day treatment
No
Outpatient mental health facility
No
Multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., residential plus outpatient)
No
Short-term residential
No
Residential detoxification
No
Outpatient detoxification
No
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or vivitrol
No
Outpatient Day treatment or partial hospitalization
No
Intensive outpatient treatment
No
Regular outpatient treatment
No
Hospital inpatient detoxification
No
Hospital inpatient treatment
No
Computerized treatment
No
Intensive case management
No
Chronic disease/illness management
No
Consumer-run (peer-support) services
No
Court-ordered outpatient treatment
No
Diet and exercise counseling
Yes
Family psychoeducation
Yes
Illness management and recovery
No
Integrated primary care service
Yes
Nicotine replacement therapy
No
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
No
Psychosocial rehabilitation services
Yes
Screening for tobacco use
No
Suicide prevention services
Yes
Therapeutic foster care
No
Tobacco cessation counselling
No
Vocational rehabilitation services
No
Crisis intervention team
No
Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
No
Services for the hearing-impaired
Yes
American Indian or Alaska Native languages
No
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
No
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients
No
Clients referred from the court/judicial system (other than DUI/DWI)
No
Seniors or older adults
No
Pregnant/postpartum women
No
Persons with HIV or AIDS
No
Persons who have experienced trauma
No
Residential beds for client's children
No
Persons who have experienced sexual abuse
No
Persons who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
No
Children with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Yes
Persons with serious mental illness (SMI)
No
Persons with Alzheimers or dementia
No
Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
No
Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
No
Transitional age young adults
No
Persons with eating disorders
No
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
No
State mental health authority
No
Other state government agency
Yes
Regional/district or county, local or municipal government
No
State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
No
Private health insurance
No
Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
No
IHS/638 contract care funds
No
Access to recovery (ATR) voucher
No
State mental health agency funds
Yes
State welfare or child and family services funds
No
State corrections or juvenile justice funds
No
County or local government funds
No
U.S Department of VA funds
No
Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
No
Methadone clients only
No
DUI/Serve only DWI clients
No
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
No
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Yes
