If you or someone you know is in crisis
Call or text 988 to connect with trained counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Supporting Washoe County’s Behavioral Health
Washoe County is committed to improving behavioral health outcomes for residents through collaborative efforts with state and community partners.

Someone to contact
988 and crisis call centers provide immediate support and connection for people experiencing crisis.
Someone to respond
Mobile crisis teams and outreach services respond in the community when in-person support is needed.
A safe place for help
Crisis receiving and stabilization options provide alternatives to emergency rooms and jails.
Explore behavioral health initiatives
Crisis Response System
Learn how regional partners are building a coordinated crisis-care network based on national best practices.
View crisis responseChildren’s Behavioral Health Center
Follow progress on the remodeled facility designed to expand youth inpatient behavioral health care.
View project detailsSequential Intercept Model
See how community partners work to improve outcomes across behavioral health and justice systems.
View SIM initiativePolicy Board
Learn about the Washoe Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board and its regional role.
View policy boardData & Reports
Find dashboards, reports, data briefs, and planning documents.
View data and reportsResources & Links
Find crisis lines, mobile crisis teams, treatment and stabilization resources, and partner links.
View resources