Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in Nevada

1. Desert Hope Treatment Center

Desert Hope Treatment Center, located in Las Vegas, earned the top spot in our rankings with an overall score of 7.8 points out of 10 possible points. The center provides both residential and outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services to residents of southern Nevada. It received a perfect score in the category of Rehabilitation Services Provided for its extensive medication-assisted treatment and detoxification services utilizing a multitude of medications. The center also received the highest possible score for its wide variety of treatment approaches, including cognitive, dialectical and rational emotive behavioral therapies; brief intervention, anger management, relapse prevention, and several more. Additionally, it earned maximum points in the category of Ancillary Services for its wealth of complementary services intended to promote long-term recovery, such as screening for mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS education and support, social skills development, individual/group/marital/family counseling, and housing assistance, among many more. However, its weakness was in the category of Cost, accepting only private health insurance and self-payment for its services, although it does offer payment assistance and a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 1.25
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 7.15
• Ancillary Services: 10

2. Ridge House

Located in Reno, Ridge House received a score of 6.5 points out of 10 points, giving it second place in our rankings. The center offers outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services to residents of western Nevada; it provides some medication-assisted treatment and accepts patients on opioid medication. It scored highest for its wide selection of ancillary services, offering such services as employment counseling and training, social skills development, tobacco cessation counseling, comprehensive mental health assessments, and many more. The center also scored well for its plethora of special programs that cater to unique populations, such as individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders, members of the LGBT community, pregnant/postpartum women, and veterans, among a wealth of others. Ridge House scored lowest for its limited selection of treatment approaches. However, it does offer key modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation and Matrix Model approaches, relapse prevention, and several more.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 6
• Treatment Approaches: 5.01
• Cost: 6.25
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 8.58
• Ancillary Services: 9.1

3. WestCare Foundation Las Vegas Community Triage Center

With an overall score of 6.4 out of 10 points, WestCare Foundation Las Vegas Community Triage Center earned third place in our rankings. The center offers residential substance abuse rehabilitation services to adults and young adults, which is also its biggest strength due to its comprehensive medication-assisted detoxification and relapse prevention services. It also received a high score for its plentiful ancillary services intended to encourage long-term recovery, such as mental health assessments, assistance with obtaining social services, community outreach, and discharge planning and aftercare, among many more. WestCare’s biggest weakness was in the category of Cost, as its payment options are limited to Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, private health insurance, and self-payment. However, the center does offer payment assistance and a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 5.01
• Cost: 3.75
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 4.29
• Ancillary Services: 7.28

Start by contacting your referral center

In Nevada, the first step is to contact a certified substance abuse treatment program in your region. These programs are administered by the Substance Abuse Prevention And Treatment Agency (SAPTA) through the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health. To find the contact information for the treatment programs in your area, check the treatment provider list.

The purpose of a referral center is to determine what type of help each individual needs, as well as the resources available for each individual. The referral center is also the first point of contact for anyone who may need assistance paying for treatment. To learn if you qualify for low-income Medicaid services, and to determine eligibility, visit the Nevada Medicaid Web Portal.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of Nevada recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Input your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

Nevada ranks among the top 10 states for veterans engaging in binge drinking

According to the CDC, Nevada ranked among the top 10 states in 2017 for veterans who engaged in binge drinking, with a reported 20.5% of veterans in the state taking part in the dangerous behavior that is often linked to PTSD. This percentage is the second-highest of all 50 states; Hawaii reported the greatest percentage of veterans engaging in binge drinking at 21.5%, while Utah was at the bottom of the rankings at 9.1%.

Additional Resources for Parents and Teachers

As mentioned above, the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) funds and administers treatment programs across the state through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency (SAPTA). Each program works with adolescents and adults in a particular region to prevent substance abuse, and each has unique resources for families in the region. To find a program near you, take a look at the SAPTA treatment provider listing. You can also learn about substance abuse treatment and recovery resources for adolescents on the DPBH website.

Mental Health Resources & Treatment

If you or someone you love is suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, or severe anxiety, there are many resources from which to receive help.

Below are a few ways to receive immediate assistance, as advised by MentalHealth.gov:

Emergency Services: If your life (or someone else’s life) is in danger, always start by dialing 911 to gain immediate access to emergency services.

Suicide Prevention: The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 800-273-8255. You can also initiate a private live online chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone immediately. You can also access help with a private online chat or text 838255.

Here are two ways to find a provider of mental health treatment in Nevada:

Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH): The DPBH website has a section dedicated to helping the general public with mental health concerns and a special section devoted to health and wellness programs for adolescents.

Nevada National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The Nevada branch of NAMI provides information on mental health resources across the state and offers a specific section about education programs for families of adolescents and veterans.

Individuals who have both substance use and mental health disorders may benefit from dual-diagnosis rehab facilities. Use the appropriate filter in our tool above to find rehabilitation centers with treatment programs designed to meet the unique challenge posed by co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Contact the appropriate local organization to find an AA or NA meeting near you

The tool below lists the contact information for local organizations that will connect you to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you. Since meeting times and locations change periodically, contact the local groups that coordinate the meetings to ensure that the information is up to date.

Nearly 425,000 Nevadans suffer from mental illness every year

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders. When an individual is afflicted with both of these issues at the same time, health professionals refer to it as co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders or a “dual diagnosis.” Consequently, the prevalence of mental health issues in a given state can also help us to understand the level of substance abuse.

Suicide rates in Nevada are significantly higher than the national average

The Centers for Disease Control reports that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The suicide rate has risen in nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, with that rate increasing by more than 30% in half of all 50 states since 1999. Suicide is an act that is often linked to substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, substance abuse is a primary risk factor for both adults and adolescents who attempt and/or complete suicide, and this is particularly true for at-risk populations.

Furthermore, the relationship between substance abuse and suicide is multi-faceted and complex. Persons who have substance abuse issues typically also carry other risk factors for suicide, including depression, impulsive behavior, and other struggles with relationships, finances, illness, or unemployment that make them more likely to engage in self-harm. Between 1999 and 2016, Nevada witnessed a 1% decrease in the number of suicides. In 2017, Nevada ranked 10th in the country for the number of suicides per 100,000 residents.

Nevada has a much higher opioid prescribing rate than the overall U.S. rate

Prescription drug abuse – particularly in the form of opioids – has become an epidemic in the United States. While it is difficult to estimate how many individuals use these drugs as prescribed and how many abuse them, the Centers for Disease Control has researched the variation in opioid prescriptions between states, establishing a direct connection between an increased level of opioid prescriptions with a greater potential for dependence and abuse. Across the United States in 2017, 191 million prescriptions for opioids were written by physicians, ultimately leading one in four patients who begins long-term opioid therapy to an addiction.

The rate of homelessness in Nevada far exceeds the national average

A high rate of homelessness in an area indicates a greater potential for substance abuse issues. Homelessness has been shown to be linked to substance abuse as both a cause and a result; some individuals become homeless due to a substance use disorder, while other individuals who are already homeless frequently turn to substance use to dull the pain and desperation of their situation.

The 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-in-Time Count reported approximately 552,830 homeless individuals in the United States, the equivalent of 17 of every 10,000 U.S. residents. This number represents a decrease of 4.1% since 2014 when the number of homeless persons in the U.S. was around 576,450. Furthermore, homelessness across the United States has decreased by 15% since 2007, the year that HUD began collecting data on the homeless population.

Drug- and alcohol-induced deaths are slightly lower in Las Vegas than the rate across Nevada