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SAFY of Nevada Specialized Alternative – Families and Youth

4285 North Rancho Drive, Suite 130
Las Vegas, NV 89130
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About SAFY of Nevada Specialized Alternative – Families and Youth

Specialized Alternative Families and Youth (SAFY) of Nevada is located in the city of Las Vegas in Nevada. They offer outpatient services focusing on mental health treatment such as substance use disorders.

Inclusive Care for Youth and Veterans in Las Vegas

This facility offers specialized programming tailored to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, children, veterans, seniors, persons with eating disorders and persons with PTSD.

The program employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including activity therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, telemedicine therapy, couples and family therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Client reviews of the program are generally positive. Clients praise the facility’s effective counseling services, and commend the staff’s commitment to helping those unable to help themselves. Some concerns were raised about inefficient administrative processes and lack of communication.

Flexible Payment Options

The facility offers a variety of payment and insurance options, including cash or self payment, Medicaid and state financed health insurance plans other than Medicaid, county or local government funds, state corrections or juvenile justice funds and private health insurance.

The program is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Nevada. They are also an active member of the National Council on Behavioral Health.

Convenient Location for LGBTQ Clients

This facility stands out to me for its proximity to community resources that may support healing or be integrated into outpatient recovery programs. The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada is nearby, providing support and social groups, health and wellness programs and cultural events.

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Latest Reviews

Jacqueline Shorter
3 months ago on Google
5
I have chenque Lee and she one of the best case managers at safe and very helpful I also have Mr. Sparks he one of the most awesome man I know in a very long time be very good with my boys. I would trade him for anyone. I also have deal with Christie a wonderful therapist. I also have dealt with Andrea, which is a wonderful therapist as well. I have dealt with Natalie and she also is wonderful last but not least. I also dealt with Mr. Bill, one of the oldest therapist I know but excellent. I have been with Sari for a very long time and I practically know all the ones that have been there from the beginning I when I started I have been with safy For about 20 years off and on a very wonderful program🙂🙂
Sherry warren
3 months ago on Google
5
Safy is the perfect place to make all children feel at home feel safe feel secure welcome and loved
Dana Rodrigues
1 year ago on Google
5
Melinda Rhodes is the best counselor for my child. She is awesome, kind, understanding and involved. My child is more than just a number. They are very active in helping those that are unable to help themselves. For adoption, foster care or counseling. Wonderful facility and staff.
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Accepted Insurance

Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

SAFY of Nevada Specialized Alternative – Families and Youth works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Staff

William Matt

President & CEO

Nathan Leonhard

Chief of Finance & Business Administration

Faith Shachter, PHR, SHRM-CP

Chief of Human Resources

Tonya Brooks-Thomas, MSSA, LISW-S

Senior Executive Director of Ohio

Amanda Donnelly, JD

Senior Executive Director of Strategic Development & Communications

James J. Pozy

Chairperson, BOD

Charmaine Brittain, MSW, PhD

Vice Chairperson

Elisabeth B. Evensen, PhD

BOD

Contact Information

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4285 North Rancho Drive
Suite 130
Las Vegas, NV 89130

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4.5 (18 reviews)
Ms.So-Fine Jackson
1 week ago
5

Jacqueline Shorter
3 months ago
5

I have chenque Lee and she one of the best case managers at safe and very helpful I also have Mr. Sparks he one of the most awesome man I know in a very long time be very good with my boys. I would trade him for anyone. I also have deal with Christie a wonderful therapist. I also have dealt with Andrea, which is a wonderful therapist as well. I have dealt with Natalie and she also is wonderful last but not least. I also dealt with Mr. Bill, one of the oldest therapist I know but excellent. I have been with Sari for a very long time and I practically know all the ones that have been there from the beginning I when I started I have been with safy For about 20 years off and on a very wonderful program🙂🙂

Marcella
3 months ago
5

Jeanie Huizar Fierro
3 months ago
5

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