(from: Clark County Children’s Mental Health Consortium)
Questions Every Parent Should Ask
Does my child…
- Often seem sad, tired, restless or out of sorts?
- Spend a lot of time alone?
- Have low self-esteem?
- Have trouble getting along with family, friends and peers?
- Have frequent outbursts of shouting, complaining or crying?
- Have trouble performing or behaving in school?
- Show sudden changes in eating patterns?
- Sleep too much or not enough?
- Have trouble paying attention or concentrating on tasks like homework?
- Seem to have lost interest in hobbies like music or sports?
- Show signs of using drugs and/or alcohol?
- Talk about death or suicide?
If you answered yes to four or more of these questions, and these behaviors last longer than two weeks, you should seek professional help for your child.
How Do I Pay for Mental Health Services?
- Insurance/Private pay: Families may have private health insurance that covers mental health services.
- Sliding fee scale: Some charges are based on a person’s income.
- Medicaid: For this payment type, contact the provider to find out the details.
For more information or referral contact the Neighborhood Family Service Center in your area:
- North: 4538 W. Craig Road, Suite 290, North Las Vegas 89032,
Phone 486-5610
- East: 3075 E. Flamingo, Suite 108, Las Vegas 89119, Phone 486-7500
- West: 6171 W. Charleston, Las Vegas 89146, Phone 486-0000
- South: 522 E. Lake Mead Pkwy., Suite 5 Henderson 89015, Phone 455-7900
- Central: 333 N. Rancho Road, Suite 200, Las Vegas 89106, Phone 455-7200
What is Mental Health?
How a person thinks, feels and acts while faced with life’s situations. Mental Health is how people look at themselves, their lives and the other people in their lives; judge their challenges and problems; and sort out choices. This includes handling stress, relating to other people, and making decisions.
Visit the Related Links webpage for information on Suicide Prevention.
Notice: This site is not intended as a crisis or hotline site.
Local and National crises hotline numbers are below or call 911.
If you are – or someone you know is – in crises, please call:
1-877-885-HOPE (1-877-885-4673)
Nevada Suicide Prevention Hotline
OR
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8244)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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