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Child Behavioral Health (Ages 4-12)

Please call to schedule your appointment: 775-982-5437

Behavioral health evaluations, therapy, psychiatry and family support for children experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.

When Your Child Needs Extra Support

Children experience emotional and behavioral challenges in different ways. Sometimes concerns show up as anxiety, sadness, difficulty focusing, behavioral changes, school-related challenges or struggles at home. At Renown Children's Hospital, our behavioral health specialists work with children, teens and their families to better understand these concerns and develop a personalized care plan.

Services may include:

  • Behavioral health evaluations
  • Individual, family and group therapy
  • Psychiatry and medication management
  • Family support, education and care coordination

Our goal is to help children build healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional well-being and thrive at home, at school and in their communities.

Teen Behavioral Health (Ages 13-18)

Please call to schedule your appointment: 775-982-5419

Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program. Structured mental health treatment for teens who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy.

When Teens Need More Support

For teens who need more than weekly therapy, intensive outpatient care provides a higher level of treatment without hospitalization. Teens build coping skills, learn to manage emotions and strengthen their mental health while continuing to live at home and stay connected to school and family.

Services may include:

  • Individual, family and group therapy
  • Psychiatry and medication management
  • Behavioral health evaluations
  • Support for anxiety, depression, trauma and stress
  • More structured treatment when additional support is needed

Care is based on each teen's individual needs, with support designed to strengthen emotional well-being, coping skills and healthy development.

Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient Therapy for Kids and Teens

Behavioral Health and Addiction Institute, Kirman Ave
Call to Schedule: 775-982-5419
Our intensive outpatient program provides structured mental health support for kids and teens ages 4–18 who may need more care than traditional outpatient therapy provides.
The program includes group therapy three days a week for three hours each day, along with individual therapy and psychiatry. Most patients participate for six to eight weeks, with treatment personalized to each child or teen’s needs.
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SOAR Early Psychosis Clinic (EPC)

Support Recovery from Psychosis

University Health Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Neil Rd
Call to Schedule: 775-982-7800
The SOAR EPC is an all-inclusive program combing multiple evidence-based treatments including psychiatric care, therapy, and other supports personalized to support and guide individuals and family members when someone is experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Psychosis can occur with a variety of diagnoses including mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, and other disorders.
Parents and son talking to mental health professional

Outpatient Therapy & Counseling

Therapy Support for Kids 4–18

Behavioral Health and Addiction Institute, Kirman Ave
Call to Schedule: 775-982-2862
University Health Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Neil Rd
Call to Schedule: 775-982-7800
Whether your child is navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, school challenges or everyday stress, therapy can provide support and healthy coping skills. Renown’s licensed therapists, psychologists and counselors offer personalized, evidence-based care for children and teens ages 4–18.
Care may include individual therapy, group therapy or family therapy, based on your child’s needs and treatment goals.
Teen talking with therapist

Outpatient Psychiatry

Psychiatric Care for Kids 4–18

Behavioral Health and Addiction Institute, Kirman Ave
Call to Schedule: 775-982-3960
University Health Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Neil Rd
Call to Schedule: 775-982-7800
Psychiatry focuses on diagnosing, treating and managing mental health conditions through personalized care and medication management.
Our psychiatrists work closely with children and teens to understand their needs and develop treatment plans that support long-term mental wellness.
Teens embracing during group therapy session

Autism Assessments

Answers and Support for Families
University Health Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Neil Rd
Call to Schedule: 775-982-7800
Autism assessments can help families better understand a child’s communication, social skills, behavior and development. Our team provides comprehensive evaluations to identify individual strengths and needs and help guide next steps for care and support.
Therapist assessing child with Autism

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Behavioral Health FAQ

Renown Health Behavioral Health Services offers therapy and counseling, psychiatry, addiction medicine, TMS therapy, intensive outpatient programs and crisis support for children, teens and adults.

Our behavioral health team helps guide you through the process, including understanding your needs, coordinating care and connecting you with the right support services.

Our licensed therapists and counselors provide individual, couples, family and group counseling for a variety of emotional and behavioral health concerns.

Our behavioral health teams support patients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, grief, substance use disorders, relationship challenges and other mental health concerns.

Psychiatry services focus on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions through psychiatric evaluations, medication management and ongoing mental health support.

TMS therapy is a noninvasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain associated with mood regulation and depression.

TMS therapy may help patients living with depression who have not found relief with traditional treatments or medications.

Intensive outpatient programs provide structured mental health treatment while allowing patients to continue living at home and maintaining daily responsibilities.

Yes. Renown offers intensive outpatient programs for adults, adolescents and first responders experiencing mental health, trauma or substance use challenges.

The First Responder Outpatient Program provides mental health support designed specifically for first responders experiencing trauma, stress, PTSD and burnout.

Yes. Renown provides evidence-based addiction medicine services, substance use treatment and recovery support tailored to each patient’s needs.

The SOAR Program supports individuals experiencing first episode psychosis through early intervention, treatment coordination and behavioral health support.

The Renown Crisis Care Center provides immediate behavioral health support and stabilization services for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

Yes. Renown’s Consultation and Liaison team provides mental health support for hospitalized patients and coordinates ongoing care after discharge.

Some behavioral health services may require a referral, while others may allow direct intake or scheduling. Our team can help guide you to the right care option.

Behavioral health services are available through the Stacie Mathewson Behavioral Health & Addiction Institute, University Health Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, the SOAR Program and the Renown Crisis Care Center.

ER Wait Times

How are wait times calculated?

Our estimated ER wait times reflect the average time from check-in to being seen by a medical professional during triage, where patients are prioritized based on the severity of their condition.