The Children’s Mobile Crisis Response Team is for rural Nevada youth 18 yrs or younger.

The CARE Team is for rural Nevada adults 18 yrs or older.

 LEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) is a set of evidence-based practices that create therapeutic alliances and trusting relationships with people suffering from severe mental illness. Designed to build and strengthen mutual respect, it helps people who are non-adherent, or partially adherent, to become more cooperative and engaged in treatment and services, including medication, psychotherapy, psychosocial programs, club houses, peer-support, and supervised housing. The mission of The LEAP Institute is to transform the healthcare, educational and government systems by providing evidence-based education, training and ongoing support to individuals and organizations involved in the care and safety of people suffering from severe mental illness, including:

• Mental Healthcare Professionals

• Criminal Justice Professionals

• Peer Support Specialists

• Family Caregivers

We’re excited to share that online donations are now open! Through our new platform on Zeffy, you can make a one-time gift or set up monthly contributions—with 100% of your donation going directly to support our mission. Giving has never been easier, and every dollar makes a difference.

Join us on April 26 for the Ocean of HOPE Gala, an evening of dinner, live music, and community support—all to raise funds for suicide prevention and veteran care. This year, we’re working to send four veterans to a healing retreat in O’Neil Basin. Your ticket makes a difference.

Addiction and mental illness often go hand-in-hand—but treatment rarely addresses both. In this powerful op-ed, Dr. Nora Volkow shares Natalie’s story of long-term recovery made possible only after receiving care for both her meth addiction and undiagnosed ADHD. This piece explores the urgent need for integrated mental health and addiction treatment, and why addressing co-occurring conditions is essential in reversing the overdose crisis.

An elk’s bugle can signal danger, distress, or a call for connection—much like the message behind this powerful mural by Gina Holmberg, created for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Located behind the Silver Dollar Club in Elko, it’s a reminder that it’s always okay to ask for help. Special thanks to Sam Hortiz for supporting mental health in our community.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, laced up, and walked in support of mental health, suicide prevention, and foster youth. This powerful group photo captures the heart of Elko County—standing together to bring hope and healing to our community.

Join us for the 2024 Elko “Walk for Fostering Hope, Health, and Healing” 5K—a community event dedicated to raising awareness and support for mental health and suicide prevention,. Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence helps shine a light on healing and resilience in Elko County. Together, we walk for those who need hope most.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges like grief, depression, anxiety, or emotional distress, the CARE Team for adults is here to help. This state-sponsored program connects rural Nevadans to licensed mental health professionals immediately—by phone or video—at no cost to the caller. In this post, we share how the CARE Team provides fast support, stabilization, and a path to ongoing care when it's needed most.

You don’t have to go through a crisis alone. Help is just three digits away. Dialing 9-8-8 connects you to free, confidential support 24/7 — whether you're in crisis, supporting someone else, or just need someone to talk to. Learn more about how this lifeline is saving lives across Nevada and beyond.

When a child or teen is experiencing a mental health crisis, every moment matters. The Children’s Mobile Crisis Response Team connects families in rural Nevada to licensed mental health professionals who can help stabilize the situation—quickly and at no cost to the family. Learn how this vital service supports youth through anxiety, depression, self-harm, and more.